Introduction

This series explores forces that have shaped human history in extraordinary ways.

It explores how natural forces have compelled mankind to adapt through time, or die, how new technologies have transformed people’s existence, and how the need for food brought forth civilization. Among the topics covered are the genesis of the arms race, how modern transportation and communication make the world more connected, and how the discovery of fire changed the world.

Also known as Secret History of Humans (UK new title).

Outline

Through 12 surprising influences, H2 holds the key to unlock our secret history. As every tool, innovation and thought unfolds from the wheel to the Internet, the Vikings to Amelia Earhart and Stonehenge to soaring skyscrapers, Mankind Decoded deconstructs the Mankind series, exposing how each element unites us and affects our world.

Mankind Decoded Series

• Episode 01: Arms Race.
• Episode 02: Lust for Luxury.
• Episode 03: Violent Planet.
• Episode 04: Connecting the World.
• Episode 05: Rise of the Machines.
• Episode 06: Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It.
• Episode 07: Fire, Coal and Oil.
• Episode 08: Man and Metals.
• Episode 09: Man and Beast.
• Episode 10: Information Is Power.
• Episode 11: Building Earth.
• Episode 12: Need for Speed.

Production & Filming Details

• Narrator(s):
  • Eric Meyers.
• Director(s):
  • Hugh Ballantyne … (unknown episodes).
  • Nick Green … (unknown episodes).
  • Virginia Quinn … (unknown episodes).
  • Lucy van Beek … (unknown episodes).
• Producer(s):
  • Paul Cabana … executive producer: H2 (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Tim Conrad … series producer (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Ben Goold … executive producer (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Jane Root … executive producer (11 episodes, 2013).
  • John Verhoff … executive producer: H2 (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Ann Williams … archive producer (7 episodes, 2013).
  • Robert Heading … archive producer (5 episodes, 2013).
  • Michael Lewis … archive producer (4 episodes, 2013).
  • Sid Bennett … edit producer (2 episodes, 2013).
  • Nick Kenton … edit producer (2 episodes, 2013).
  • Celia Lowenstein … edit producer (2 episodes, 2013).
  • Lee McNulty … edit producer (2 episodes, 2013).
  • Nick Clarke Powell … edit producer (2 episodes, 2013).
  • Andrew Saunders … edit producer (2 episodes, 2013).
• Writer(s):
• Music:
  • Tom Howe … (10 episodes, 2013).
  • Edward White … (8 episodes, 2013).
• Cinematography:
  • Joel Devlin … (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Michael Epple … (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Simon Fanthorpe … (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Rob Goldie … (11 episodes, 2013).
  • Michael Snyman … (11 episodes, 2013).
• Editor(s):
  • Hugh Williams … (1 episode, 2013).
  • Gillian Abraham … (unknown episodes).
  • Simon Ardizzone … (unknown episodes).
  • Jenn Feray … (unknown episodes).
  • Rod Iverson … (unknown episodes).
  • Andy Mortimer … (unknown episodes).
  • Kieran Smyth … (unknown episodes).
  • Oli Symonds … (unknown episodes).
• Production:
  • Nutopia.
• Distributor(s):
  • History Channel (2013) (USA) (TV).
• Release Date: 26 January 2013 to 02 March 2013.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Running Time: 30 minutes (per episode).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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