The First Brain – How And When Did It Evolve?

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THE FIRST BRAIN
10:00 – Part 1 – What Is A Brain?
28:08 – Part 2 – How Did Brains Evolve?
49:41 – Part 3 – When Did Brains Evolve?

Researched and Written by Leila Battison
Edited by James Devonport
Audio & Additional Editing by Pete Kelly
Narration by David Kelly
Thumbnail Art by Ettore Mazza

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