Believers

There are seven billion humans on Earth, spread across the whole planet. Scientific evidence suggests that most of us can trace our origins to one tiny group of people who left Africa around 70,000 years ago. In this five-part series, Dr Alice Roberts follows the archaeological and genetic footprints of our ancient ancestors to find out how their journeys transformed our species into the humans we are today, and how H. Sapiens came to dominate the planet.

Exotic beach locations around the world are visited.

Added footage and other extras enhance episodes of this series, which highlights beach boardwalks and the attractions they have to offer visitors.

A look at daily life at a huge truck stop in Columbia, Mo., and the colorful characters who pass through.

An international team of archaeological experts reveal the true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies, using modern forensic science, they uncover tales of life and death in one of history's most mysterious civilizations.

Stories from some of the country's most hazardous roadways.