How Humans Became White?
For 99% of human history, every human on Earth had dark skin. Then, only a few thousand years ago, something extraordinary happened: a group of humans gradually transformed into the light-skinned populations we recognize today. But this shift didn’t happen for aesthetic reasons — it was a brutal evolutionary adaptation to one of the most dangerous forces on the planet: sunlight.
This documentary uncovers the true scientific story of how humans became white — a story shaped by migration, climate, ancient diets, and the harsh physics of UV radiation. From the first Homo sapiens leaving Africa to the farmers who settled in Ice Age Europe, each step pushed human skin through one of evolution’s most dramatic transformations.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why the first humans evolved dark skin — and why it was essential for survival
• How moving north into low-UV climates forced bodies to lighten their skin
• The genetic mutations that created pale skin, blue eyes, and lighter hair
• Why ancient European hunter-gatherers were dark-skinned for thousands of years
• How farming diets triggered one last evolutionary push toward lighter pigmentation
A calm, atmospheric journey into the science of human skin — and the long, unexpected path from our dark-skinned ancestors to the pale-skinned populations of the far north.
#HumanEvolution #SkinColor #Anthropology #Genetics #HistoryOfHumans #BeforeCities
Before Cities helps you fall asleep while learning about the world before buildings, cars, or even farms. In each quiet video, we talk about cavemen, early humans, and what life was like thousands of years ago. You’ll hear true stories about how people made fire, hunted animals, used stone tools, and survived in the wild—all told in a calm, slow voice with soft background sounds.
To get the best sleep, lie down in bed or on the couch, turn off the lights, and let your mind travel back in time. Our videos are made to help you relax, learn something new, and fall asleep more easily.
Don’t forget to subscribe and come back often, listening to the same calm voice each night can help your body know it’s time to rest.
For 99% of human history, every human on Earth had dark skin. Then, only a few thousand years ago, something extraordinary happened: a group of humans gradually transformed into the light-skinned populations we recognize today. But this shift didn’t happen for aesthetic reasons — it was a brutal evolutionary adaptation to one of the most dangerous forces on the planet: sunlight.
This documentary uncovers the true scientific story of how humans became white — a story shaped by migration, climate, ancient diets, and the harsh physics of UV radiation. From the first Homo sapiens leaving Africa to the farmers who settled in Ice Age Europe, each step pushed human skin through one of evolution’s most dramatic transformations.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why the first humans evolved dark skin — and why it was essential for survival
• How moving north into low-UV climates forced bodies to lighten their skin
• The genetic mutations that created pale skin, blue eyes, and lighter hair
• Why ancient European hunter-gatherers were dark-skinned for thousands of years
• How farming diets triggered one last evolutionary push toward lighter pigmentation
A calm, atmospheric journey into the science of human skin — and the long, unexpected path from our dark-skinned ancestors to the pale-skinned populations of the far north.
#HumanEvolution #SkinColor #Anthropology #Genetics #HistoryOfHumans #BeforeCities
Before Cities helps you fall asleep while learning about the world before buildings, cars, or even farms. In each quiet video, we talk about cavemen, early humans, and what life was like thousands of years ago. You’ll hear true stories about how people made fire, hunted animals, used stone tools, and survived in the wild—all told in a calm, slow voice with soft background sounds.
To get the best sleep, lie down in bed or on the couch, turn off the lights, and let your mind travel back in time. Our videos are made to help you relax, learn something new, and fall asleep more easily.
Don’t forget to subscribe and come back often, listening to the same calm voice each night can help your body know it’s time to rest.