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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 10 of 10

Quick Summary

Recent evidence indicates that the Vietnam War pilot may have returned to the civilian life carrying a secret cargo. Scientists are now today analysing this still possible artefact as a potential missing link in the broader story of human evolution.

About This Program

Rock Apes of Vietnam is a television programme presented as an episode within its series. Classified under the genre of an episode, the show focuses on a specific investigative narrative. It forms part of a broader programme lineup, offering viewers a concise, self‑contained segment that delves into a particular historical mystery. Recent findings suggest that a pilot who served during the Vietnam War might have flown back to his home country carrying an undisclosed load. This alleged secret cargo, hinted at by newly uncovered evidence, raises questions about what was transported and why it was kept hidden. The revelation centres on the pilot’s possible involvement in smuggling unknown material. Scientists and researchers are now using this hint as a starting point to search for a presumed missing link in the story of human evolution. By tracing the origins and nature of the cargo, they hope to identify a specimen or artifact that could fill a gap in the evolutionary record. The investigation hinges on the pilot’s alleged haul. The episode follows these experts as they examine the cargo’s potential relevance to evolutionary theory. Their efforts aim to determine whether the material could represent a transitional form bridging known species. Throughout the programme, the investigative team pieces together clues from the pilot’s flight, the secret load, and the broader implications for understanding humanity’s past.

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Runtime60 mins