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First Horse Warriors

Season 46 Episode 9 | 53m 9s | Video has closed captioning.

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

Aired: 05/15/19

Expires: 05/14/22

Rating: TV-PG

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