40, 000 years ago the steppes of Eurasia were home to our closest human relative, the Neanderthals. Recent discoveries have proven that they were cultured, technologically savvy and more like humans than we ever imagined! Let us find out how they disappeared…In Part 1 of Neanderthal Apocalypse, we look at how the Neanderthal physique and hunting techniques could have contributed to their demise. What role did muscle mass play in surviving harsh winter months?