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Mankind Decoded

Season 1 Episode 12: Need for Speed

The pursuit of speed and efficiency drives the growth of powerful nations and successful economic systems.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Arms Race

1. Arms Race

Aired: Jan 25, 2013

A major breakthrough in farming sparks a new era, but the crops' sudden failu...

Episode 2 Lust for Luxury

2. Lust for Luxury

Aired: Jan 25, 2013

Desires for luxury and excess sweep the globe, while innovative breakthroughs...

Episode 3 Violent Planet

3. Violent Planet

Aired: Feb 1, 2013

The human species has transformed from a fragile existence to a powerful pres...

Episode 4 Connecting the World

4. Connecting the World

Aired: Feb 1, 2013

In a world where global connections have dissolved traditional boundaries, we...

Episode 5 Rise of the Machines

5. Rise of the Machines

Aired: Feb 8, 2013

The relentless march of technology prompts us to redefine the essence of huma...

Episode 7 Fire, Coal and Oil

7. Fire, Coal and Oil

Aired: Feb 15, 2013

The discovery of fire sparks a turning point in human development, allowing e...

Episode 8 Man and Metals

8. Man and Metals

Aired: Feb 15, 2013

The discovery of metal by ancient humans sparks a groundbreaking transformati...

Episode 9 Man and Beast

9. Man and Beast

Aired: Feb 22, 2013

A pivotal moment in history unfolds as humans and wolves forge an unexpected ...

Episode 10 Information Is Power

10. Information Is Power

Aired: Feb 22, 2013

The foundation of civilization was built on the exchange of ideas, enabling e...

Episode 11 Building Earth

11. Building Earth

Aired: Mar 1, 2013

The next episode delves into the fascinating story of ancient civilizations' ...

Episode 12 Need for Speed

12. Need for Speed

Aired: Mar 1, 2013

The pursuit of speed and efficiency drives the growth of powerful nations and...

Info about Mankind Decoded

Current Status: Ended

Network: H2

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History