Secrets of the Stone Age

2000•2h 32m

Documentary

Anthropologist and author Richard Rudgley sets off on an epic journey back in time and around the world to discover the real roots of civilization.

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Production

Granada Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 10, 2000

Last Aired

January 24, 2000

Networks

Channel 4

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Wisdom of the Stones

Air date: 2000-01-10

Richard searches for evidence of writing, medicine and architecture from the Neolithic Age.

Frozen in Time

Air date: 2000-01-17

Richard finds evidence of beauty, social complexity and technological skill in the Ice Age

The Human Story

Air date: 2000-01-24

What can we learn from our Stone Age ancestors?

Cast

Richard Rudgley

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