How Earth Made Us
In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still interacts with it, and actually increases the importance of such natural resources as minerals and fossil fuels.
First Aired
January 19, 2010
Last Aired
February 23, 2010
Original Language
en
Popularity
0
Type
Miniseries
Official Website
Production Companies
BBC
ZDF
BBC Worldwide
National Geographic
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
Our planet has amazing power, and yet that's rarely mentioned in our history books. This series tells the story of how the Earth has influenced human history, from the dawn of civilisation to the modern industrial age. It reveals for the first time on television how geology, geography and climate have been a far more powerful influence on the human story than has previously been acknowledged. A combination of epic story telling, visually stunning camerawork, extraordinary locations and passionate presenting combine to form a highly original version of human history.
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