Ella Al-Shamahi
Ella Al-Shamahi is an explorer, palaeoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist turned TV presenter, who has fronted science and archaeology programmes on the BBC, Channel 4 and beyond. With an adventurous spirit and unafraid to get her hands dirty, Al-Shamahi has led expeditions in challenging and unpredictable locations like Yemen and Somaliland. In 2015 she was given the prestigious title of National Geographic Explorer.
She has been announced to present “Human,” a major five-part BBC Studios and PBS series. This exciting series uses a combination of archaeology, travelogue and reconstruction to tell the story of how we became modern humans. Al-Shamahi will follow in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors — visiting historical sites to meet experts who can help her unlock the secrets of our deep past.