Who were the first people in recorded history?

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Stefan Milo is an archaeology graduate who cites the papers behind each claim on screen and flags where evidence is contested; a long look at where prehistory turns into history.

What you'll learn

Who the first named individuals in recorded history were, from early Mesopotamian and Egyptian records.

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