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How Earth Made Us

★ 7.4 (17 votes) | 2010 | 1h 0m
Documentary
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.

Details
  • Status Ended
  • First Air Date January 19, 2010
  • Last Air Date February 23, 2010
  • Seasons 1
  • Episodes 5
  • Networks BBC Two

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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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