200,000 Years In 1 Hour

Buckle up for a high-speed, one-hour animated tour of human history, from our very first steps in East Africa to today’s global civilization. Kurzgesagt takes you through every major milestone—cave art, migrations out of Africa, the rise of agriculture, epic sea crossings into Oceania, and the dawn of cities—chapter by chapter, second by second.

Sponsored by GiveWell (first-time donations matched up to $100), this video also plugs a 2024 calendar, quirky merch, Patreon perks, subtitle contributions, and a full soundtrack. Dive in, support the Bird Army, and experience 200,000 years in just 3,600 seconds!

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