Overview

• New promotional images for BBC’s 'Human' series employ photogrammetry, fossil data and DNA analysis to produce scientifically accurate 3D reconstructions of our ancestors.
• The models bring to life four hominin species—Homo erectus, Homo floresiensis (nicknamed 'the Hobbit'), Homo neanderthalensis and the earliest known Homo sapiens from Jebel Irhoud.
• These visualizations reflect breakthroughs in ancient DNA sequencing, fossil discoveries and island dwarfism research that reshape our understanding of human diversity.
• Presented by paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi, the five-episode series traces evolutionary milestones from 1.89 million years ago to our rise as the sole surviving human species.
• 'Human' premieres on July 14 on BBC Two, with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer from launch day.