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S2·E6 The Men Who Painted Caves

Episode
Season 2, Episode 6
Air Date
December 8, 1974
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 8, 1974 55 min
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Synopsis

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 6 of NOVA air?

Season 2, Episode 6 ('The Men Who Painted Caves') originally aired on December 8, 1974.

How long is Season 2 Episode 6 ('The Men Who Painted Caves')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in NOVA Season 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 hunte...

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