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  • Nova Human: Neanderthal Encounters (Season 52, Episode 14)
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    TV Episode | Documentary

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Human: Neanderthal Encounters (Season 52, Episode 14)
TV-G
TV Episode | Documentary
For hundreds of thousands of years, Neanderthals thrived across Europe. Then, Homo sapiens arrived. Explore the surprising encounters between these two human species that has reshaped our understanding of early human history.
Director
Naomi Austin
Producers
Kristine Allington (producer) | Michael H. Amundson (producer) | Chris Neighbors (producer) | Caitlin Saks (producer)
Composer
Paul Saunderson
Cinematographers
Brendan McGinty | Oliver Schofield
Casting Director
Bonnie Rodini
Production Designer
Kerry Von Lillienfeld
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 1, 2025
Release date
Oct 1, 2025 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 23 wins & 68 nominations

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5 cast members
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