The Comet That May Have Nearly Wiped Out Humanity

Around 12,800 years ago, Earth may have experienced a catastrophic event powerful enough to reshape climate, wipe out massive animals, and possibly reset early human civilization. Some scientists believe the cause came from space. In this episode of GL Deep Dives, we explore the controversial theory that a fragmented comet struck Earth at the end of the last Ice Age — triggering massive fires, sudden cooling, global disruption, and the disappearance of entire ecosystems. Was this event respon...