Why Sheep Might Be the Most Important Animal in Human History | Planet Sheep (1/2)

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Sheep are probably the most underestimated animal in the world. Without them, mankind would not be where it is today. Food, clothing – the unpretentious ram has been providing man with all this for eleven thousand years. The animals have made societies grow, they prepared people for culture and to this day they guarantee life and prosperity in many parts of the world. 'Planet Sheep' goes on a search for traces and clues among shepherds and breeders all over the world.

In Europe, the traditional shepherding profession is on the verge of extinction. In the Lüneburg Heath, only a few shepherds are still on the road with their herds of Heidschnucken to preserve the cultural landscape. Though some old shepherding cultures are still alive, in Sardinia as well as in northern Macedonia living the tradition of transhumance of many thousands of animals.

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Chapters
▷ 00:00 - Introduction
▷ 00:52 - Mesopotama
▷ 01:59 - Ethiopia
▷ 15:20 - Turkey & Greece
▷ 25:22 - Agnus Dei, Lambs
▷ 27:36 - Nule, Sheep Milk, Cheese
▷ 40:22 - Heathland in Niederohe, Lower Saxony
▷ 51:35 - Credits


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Original title: Planet Sheep (1/2)
A film by Marvin Entholt
© 2021, Licensed by Albatross

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