The emergence of Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago coincided with the existence of five other human species, including Homo erectus. The BBC documentary 'Human' presents the most accurate 3D models of these ancient humans using advanced digital techniques and fossil evidence. Among these reconstructions is the face of Homo floresiensis, also known as 'The Hobbit'. The documentary showcases the development of human species and their migration patterns, focusing on the innovative capabilities of Homo erectus, the first to walk upright and master fire.
The result is our best look at Homo erectus, Homo floresiensis, Neanderthals, and the very earliest members of Homo sapiens ever discovered.
Homo erectus was the first human species to exclusively walk upright on two legs like humans do today. Anthropologists believe they lived between 1.89 million and 110,000 years ago.
They were taller than previous hominins, with long legs that made them efficient walkers. Their upright posture also freed up the use of their hands, which allowed big-brained Homo erectus to develop tools and become the first hominin to master fire.
Paleoanthropologist and presenter of the show Ella Al-Shamahi says: 'These are the most scientifically accurate collection of hyper-real 3D models of human species ever put on TV that we know of.
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