Series
Mankind: The Story of All of Us
Documentary
"Mankind : The Story of All of Us" is an epic 12-hour television event about the greatest adventure of all time—the history of the human race. It takes 10 billion years for the ideal planet to form and 3 billion more for the right conditions to emerge before it finally happens: mankind begins. From there unfolds a fast-paced story told here through key turning points—stepping stones in our journey from hunter-gatherer to global citizen. It’s a tale of connections—why some ideas take hold and spread around the globe, and how the lives of people in one part of the world are shaped by events in another.
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Seasons & episodes
1Inventors18 Nov 2012 · 44m · ★ 8.0On a unique planet, a unique species takes its first steps: Mankind begins. But it's a world full of danger.
2Iron Men18 Nov 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0A mysterious band of pirates plunders the Mediterranean coast - leaving destruction in its wake. Empires fall, but out of the chaos, we discover iron. Armed with this wonder metal, ordinary folk can overthrow tyrants and build a new world order.
3Empires25 Nov 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0The crucifixion of Jesus gives birth to global religion, but Christianity may never have happened without the Roman Empire: the Roman Empire's vast network of roads and shipping lanes allows goods and ideas to flow across three continents, allowing Jesus' message to transform Mankind around the world.
4Warriors25 Nov 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0When Rome is sacked by barbarians, Europe enters a Dark Age. But from the fringes of the old empire, two new forces remake the world. The Arabs, funded by a gold rush, unite under the banner of Islam.
5Plague2 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0Genghis Khan, the bloodiest warlord in history, sweeps south from Mongolia into China and creates a mighty empire. He leaves 40 million dead bodies in his wake. But a greater killer stalks Mankind - the Plague.
6Survivors2 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0Gold from Africa kickstarts the rebirth of Europe. Money flows into Venice, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to take risks. In China, a new weapon, the gun, allows a peasant uprising to unify the country.
7New World9 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0The Aztecs have built a mighty empire that dominates Central America. But it will be destroyed because of a domino effect. 7,000 miles away in modern-day Turkey, the great trading center of Constantinople is overrun by an Islamic army.
8Treasure9 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0In the Andes, the Spanish open up the largest silver mine in the world and mint millions of pesos de ocho (pieces of eight). These coins transform the global economy. They fill the treasure chests of pirates.
9Pioneers11 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0Mankind embarks on a new age of exploration and tames the wilderness. In North America, Siberia and Australia ancient traditions are swept away in the name of commerce and science.
10Revolutions11 Dec 2012 · 60mTwo great revolutions entwine. The American Revolution inspires dreams of political and personal liberty. The Industrial Revolution replaces muscle power with machines, freeing Mankind from nature's limits.
11Speed18 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0The end of the Civil War allows Mankind to go into overdrive. This is an age of innovation, transformation and mass production. People believe that `Anything, everything, is possible.
12New Frontiers18 Dec 2012 · 60m · ★ 8.0Mankind takes on godlike powers: to feed billions of people, reshape the landscape, re-engineer the human body. The greatest power of all was unleashed over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Details
- First aired
- 18 Nov 2012
- Last aired
- 18 Dec 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- History
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 19 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Amazon Prime Video
HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel
HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Cast
Josh BrolinSelf - Narrator
Richard MachowiczSelf - Military Expert & Former Navy Seal
Jim MeigsSelf - Editor-in-Chief, Popular Mechanics
Mehmet OzSelf - New York Presbyterian Hospital
