Human Origins

Overview

Take a tour through the Smithsonian's Hall of Human Origins. More than 285 early-human fossils and artifacts from 48 different countries tell the story our six-million-year-old history. Discover how we came to be the conscious, adaptable species we are today as host Susan Spencer explores how we've evolved in order to survive an era of dramatic climate change. Will our greatest human trait, our adaptability, be enough to ensure our continued survival?