Doco & Discussion. The Origins of Humankind: Journey to the First Civilisation

Join us for a thought‑provoking evening as we screen and discuss The Origins of Humankind: A Journey to the First Civilization, a recent documentary (1.5M+ views) that traces human evolution from early hominins four million years ago to the emergence of Homo sapiens and the first complex societies.This session is ideal for people who enjoy big‑picture thinking: anthropology, archaeology, deep history, and the philosophical questions that arise when we ask where we came from — and what that means for where we’re going.
What the Documentary Explores
A sweeping narrative of human origins, covering:the rise of early hominids
the emergence of tool use, language, and symbolic culture migration waves out of Africa; the development of agriculture and early city; the birth of civilisation and collective Identity. It blends scientific research, digital reconstructions, and narrative storytelling to make ideas of the past accessible and engaging.

What We’ll Do
Private group viewing of the full documentary
Open discussion guided by key themes such as:

• How do we define “civilisation”
• What shaped the human mind and social behaviour
• How migration and adaptation forged our species
• What deep history reveals about today’s cultural and political tensions
• How scientific narratives influence our understanding of identity

Audience reflections — questions, critiques, and insights welcome
Each theme is a natural springboard for deeper exploration, such as human evolution, early migration, or the origins of civilisation.