Documentary, Stories from the Stone Age (2004) First Farmers part 1 br br Stone Age First Farmers br "Stories from the Stone Age" is a three-part documentary series that explores the pivotal transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled farming communities, marking the decisive move to agriculture. br The series, produced in 2004, utilizes detailed re-enactments and interviews with archaeological experts to take viewers on a journey alongside our ancestors as they crossed into the dawn of civilization. br It examines the beginnings of animal domestication, permanent settlements, and the discovery of metals, all of which set the stage for the world's first civilizations. br br The series delves into the reasons behind this profound shift, questioning why some ancestors never adopted farming and why some communities continue hunting and gathering even after contact with farming societies. br It highlights that this transition began around 12,000 years ago, with evidence from sites like the Danube Iron Gates and Jericho, where early farming and selective crop breeding are documented. br The documentary also touches on the social changes that followed, such as the rise of elites and the development of trade networks, which eventually led to the need for writing. br br While the series is praised for its ability to convey the revolutionary nature of this period and make viewers feel immersed in prehistoric life br , it has also been criticized for being outdated, with some claims about the timing and location of key events being incorrect by the time of its production. br Despite this, it remains a significant exploration of the Neolithic Revolution, a transformation that fundamentally reshaped human society.