Life is hard for Homo erectus, whose biggest challenge is to find enough food. At some point, one thing becomes very clear: It's better to hunt as a team!

In this episode of our journey through time, we meet the Neanderthals, who roamed the European continent for around 65,000 years before disappearing almost without a trace. They lived as clans of hunter-gatherers, and knew how to make tools and fire.

The Neanderthals discover that tools can be made from stones, new hunting methods are discovered, and the many different clans try to resolve disputes through negotiation.

The banished hunter finds a mate and is accepted into his new family as an equal. But there is someone who does not like that at all...

The Neaderthals discover that fire makes meat taste better than ever! As time goes on, they also refine their hunting techniques and even work out how to lay rather sophisticated traps.

The climate is getting colder, the animals are disappearing, and the Neanderthals are gradually running out of food. Times are tough, and the Neanderthals are being forced to do whatever they can to survive.

The cold weather and a shortage of food eventually drove the Neanderthals to extinction, clearing the stage for Cro-Magnons, our direct ancestors. But you'll have to wait for the next episode to find out more about that!

A circus tent full of sustainability experts: This image was presented today to journalists in Frankfurt-Ginnheim, as 300 fourth graders from Frankfurt primary schools celebrated the graduation ceremony of the first Frankfurt "School Year of Sustainability" in the children's Zarakali Circus.

At more than 500 meters, Ulrichstein is the town in the state of Hessen with the highest elevation and, thus, an ideal location for harnessing the wind. Satisfying Germany's demand for energy in the new energy economy is the subject of this informative clip from the highland region of Vogelsberg. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The search for the true love: More and more singles are trying out online dating agencies and according to them, with success. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In this edition of rheinmaintv, electric cars are carefully examined. Since they don’t use carbon-based fuels, they are much better for the environment, and although they are still a dream of the future, they may replace fuel-driven cars one day.

It's off to the frosty winter vineyards of Rheingau: ice wine is risky venture, but if successful, a single bottle can yield up to 400 euros! Watch the ice wine harvest in action and see how it's done. Prost! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The candy shop ‘Dulce’ in Sachsenhausen has put a new star in Frankfurt’s ice cream heaven. Bourbon Whiskey Vanilla, the perfect ice cream for the cold days of autumn.

Saint Christopher – the patron saint of travelers – is on a mission advocating more respect on our busy streets. In this episode he has an gentle admonition for cyclists.

Paul, the border collie, needs lots of activity or he’ll become bored. This is why his owner brought him to the animal shelter. Pet Protection Services Hennef are trying to find him a new home.