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First Horse Warriors

Season 46, Episode 9 of 23

Horse riding played a key role in human expansion and civilization. But when and how did people first master these animals? Scientists use archaeology and genetics to uncover clues about the first horse riders and how they shaped the world.

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4/16/2020
8 a.m.
4/16/2020
noon
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