
Prehistoric Astronomers (2007)
Overview
Cave paintings and lunar calendars exist in the caves and remains of prehistoric hunters studied recently. What if Prehistoric Man were clever enough to develop in depth scientific knowledge? As unlikely as it may seem, new data tend to prove that Prehistoric Man actually invented Astronomy!
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Budget | $0.00 |
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Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.0143 |
Directed By
Stéphane Bégoin
Vincent Tardieu
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