Origins: The Journey of Humankind

Origins: The Journey of Humankind: Progress of War

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Origins: The Journey of Humankind

Progress of War

Season 1 | Episode 5 | National Geographic | May 29, 2017

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Statistically, we are less violent as a species than at any time in our history yet we seem to be in a constant state of war. From primitive massacres to modern day superpowers, this is the story of how we have waged war and won peace.

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Statistically, we are less violent as a species than at any time in our history yet we seem to be in a constant state of war. From primitive massacres to modern day superpowers, this is the story of how we have waged war and won peace.

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