Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped the human story in extraordinary ways. While Mankind takes us on an epic, chronological journey from the emergence of man to the present day, Mankind Decoded views our evolution from a thematic perspective, across all eras, and shows how these universal forces have made us who we are today.
The implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; survival leads us to new technologies which transform our existence; our need for food brings forth civilisation; a desire for luxuries changes our world; astonishing global stories and surprising connections – Mankind Decoded reveals our secret history.