NOVA - S02E06: The Men Who Painted Caves

Name: The Men Who Painted Caves
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1974-12-08
Duration: 55 min

Dec 08, 1974DocumentarySeason 2, Episode 6

Just why did Cro-Magnon man living in France's Dordogne Valley some 15,000 years ago take time out from the desperate business of survival to paint pictures in inaccessible corners of his cave dwellings? NOVA joins French and American archeologists as they piece together the lifestyle of these hunters of the last great Ice Age, and try to interpret the meaning of their cave art.

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NOVA S02E06 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "The Men Who Painted Caves" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1974-12-08, this episode is part of Season 2 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Just why did Cro-Magnon man living in France's Dordogne Valley some 15,000 years ago take time out from the desperate business of survival to paint pictures in inaccessible corners of his cave dwellings? NOVA joins French and American archeologists a...