Your Ancestors Were Drinking Before They Were Even Human

What if humanity's relationship with alcohol began millions of years before humans even existed? The story of drinking doesn't start with breweries, wine, or civilization. It begins nearly 10 million years ago, when our primate ancestors searched forest floors for naturally fermented fruit. Modern science suggests that attraction may have shaped our evolution long before agriculture, cities, or even Homo sapiens. In this documentary, we explore the fascinating evidence behind the Drunken Monkey Hypothesis, the discovery of 13,000-year-old beer at Raqefet Cave, the mysteries of Göbekli Tepe, and the groundbreaking archaeological research of Patrick McGovern. You'll also discover how beer may have influenced the rise of farming, why ancient Egyptians paid workers with beer, and why alcohol became one of the oldest technologies in human history. Whether you're interested in human evolution, archaeology, anthropology, ancient civilizations, biology, or history, this documentary uncovers one of humanity's oldest and most surprising instincts. #HumanEvolution #History #Archaeology #AncientHistory #Documentary