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Prehistoric Astronomers
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Prehistoric Astronomers

Jan 1, 2007
0h 51m
★ 10.0

Overview

Cave paintings and lunar calendars exist in the caves and remains of prehistoric hunters studied recently. What if Prehistoric Man were clever enough to develop in depth scientific knowledge? As unlikely as it may seem, new data tend to prove that Prehistoric Man actually invented Astronomy!

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Bonne Pioche Productions

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