How Earth Made Us

Name: How Earth Made Us
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-01-19
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Iain Stewart

Overview

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.

Episodes

S01E01 Deep Earth

January 19, 2010 7.0 60 min

Iain visits an extraordinary crystal cave in Mexico, drops down a hole in the Iranian desert and crawls through seven-thousand-year-old tunnels in Israel. His exploration reveals that throughout history, our ancestors were strangely drawn to...

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S01E02 Water

January 26, 2010 7.0 60 min

Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Visiting spectacular locations in Iceland, the Middle East and India, Iain shows how control over water has been central to...

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S01E03 Wind

February 2, 2010 7.0 60 min

Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Iain sets sail on one of the fastest racing boats ever built to explore the story of our turbulent relationship...

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S01E04 Fire

February 9, 2010 7.0 60 min

Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Iain explores man's relationship with fire. He begins by embarking on an extraordinary encounter with this terrifying force of nature...

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S01E05 Human Planet

February 23, 2010 7.0 60 min

Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Iain explores the most recently established force, humans. It's easy to think of the human impact on the planet as...

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