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New scientific investigations from across the globe help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women in SECRETS OF THE DEAD "Lady Sapiens." The latest research separates fact from fiction and sheds new light on our ancient foremothers. For more than a century and a half, experts uncovered and analyzed ancient human remains to understand the story of the earliest Homo sapiens species but focused primarily on the male half of the species.
Through advanced science, such as microtomography – using X-rays to recreate virtual 3D models – as well as comparing the body of a modern-day female javelin-thrower to an ancient female spear-thrower, SECRETS OF THE DEAD’s revelations defy previous understanding of the power dynamics of ancient society.
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SECRETS OF THE DEAD is a production of The WNET Group. Stephanie Carter is executive producer. Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.
