Who are we? Where do we come from? These are two of the biggest questions facing scientists today. This collection of short programs gives a broad understanding of the multi-branched theory of human evolution, the major geological eras in earth's history and the various scientific methods used for fossil dating. A great resource for viewers seeking a scientific understanding of how Earth and its life forms evolved.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 09, 2014. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Geological Timescale: Hadean Era (1:52) -- Archean Era (1:01) -- Proterozoic Era (0:53) -- Paleozoic Era (1:17) -- Mesozoic Era (1:16) -- Cenozoic Era (1:22) -- Radio Carbon and Other Dating Techniques: Carbon Dating (4:10) -- Absolute Dating (2:47) -- Fossil Dating (1:10) -- The Hominid Chronology (1:31) -- Australopithecus (1:08) -- Paranthropus (1:19) -- Homo (3:28) -- Credits: Evolutionary Biology Essentials (0:07).