In this lesson, we will see just how old "old" is. The basic divisions of prehistory will be discussed, and each category will be defined and its specific characteristics delineated. Once these categories are clear, we will discuss the difficulties of studying a prehistoric civilization.

Join host Emily Graslie on the road for a fun and fascinating journey around the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska to explore 2.5 billion years of Earth's history.

An early Irish text called The Book of Invasions is the basis for this truly unique look back at the origins of Ireland and its people. In equal parts weird, fascinating, and humorous, this text tells of one-armed pirate giants, descendants of Noah, a tribe of sorcerers, and six full-scale takeovers of Ireland.

Ireland is steeped in myth, its ancient history shrouded in mystery. Investigate the origins of civilization in Ireland by visiting several ancient sites, including Newgrange and the great Hill of Tara. See what the beautiful ruins can tell us about the Celtic people, their religion, and some of the marvelous myths of Irish history.

Dated to the late Stone Age, Stonehenge may be the best-known and most mysterious relic of prehistory. Every year, a million visitors are drawn to England to gaze upon the famous circle of stones, but the monument's meaning has continued to elude us. Now investigations inside and around Stonehenge have kicked off a dramatic new era of discovery and debate over who built Stonehenge and for what purpose.. How did prehistoric people quarry, transport,...

Embark on a prehistoric adventure with this collection of storybook videos featuring dinosaurs! Delight in the hilarious escapades of dinosaurs big and small as they navigate through school days, bedtime routines, and unexpected adventures, all brimming with charm, laughter, and valuable life lessons.

How did the mixing of prehistoric human genes lead the way for survival of our human species?. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light to 200,000 years of human history detailing how early humans thrived from all around the globe.

Niagara Falls is the story of an extraordinary ecosystem, larger than the state of Texas. Through the eyes of passionate scientists and naturalists, we uncover a complex world forged by stone and powered by water. In this realm, tiny shrews hunt in freezing-cold rivers, snowy owls stalk their prey from ice flows, and prehistoric snapping turtles brave a perilous overland journey.

In this 2022 re-release GroundUP Music and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema present a 1920's science fiction classic with a new score by Sirintip. The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.

When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough to interbreed — and both created artifacts of similar complexity. But as more and more Homo sapiens moved into Europe, the balance of power shifted. Neanderthals were overwhelmed. Ever since, we’ve had Europe and the rest of the world to ourselves.