Mankind Decoded(2013)
Overview
Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.
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12 episodes • 2013
Season 1
12 episodes • 2013
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arms Race | Jan 26, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Lust for Luxury | Jan 26, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Violent Planet | Feb 2, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Connecting the World | Feb 2, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Rise of the Machines | Feb 9, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It | Feb 9, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Fire, Coal, and Oil | Feb 16, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Man and Metals | Feb 16, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Information is Power | Feb 23, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Man and Beast | Feb 23, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Building Earth | Mar 2, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Need for Speed | Mar 2, 2013 | 0.0 |
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