Deep Time History

Season 1

The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?
3 Episodes
  • Episode 1: The Rise of Civilization
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    Episode 1Episode 1: The Rise of CivilizationAbout 8,000 BC, in a few select places some people begin to experiment with a new way of harvesting energy. They’re growing their own crops. An act so simple, it’s hard to believe it will kick start a revolution. But it will. These are the first seeds, literally, of the rise of civilization.
  • Episode 2: The Age of Discovery
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    Episode 2Episode 2: The Age of DiscoveryColumbus has no idea that because of Earth’s geology and geography he won't get to his destination…or how that epic failure will make his voyage one of the most influential expeditions in the history of humankind. Let's add an asteroid hitting the earth billions of years ago and connect the dots...
  • Episode 3: The Industrial Revolution and Modern Warfare
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    Episode 3Episode 3: The Industrial Revolution and Modern WarfareThe Industrial Revolution and the rise of modern warfare have roots in the depths of time—in the natural process that enriches the soil. How do prehistoric forests link to the development of steam engines, and the rise of modern industry?
Cast of Season 1
  • Jonathan MarkleyNarrator
 
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