Rise of the Continents
The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.
Cast: Iain Stewart
Season 1
4 episodes
1. AfricaCharting the formation of Africa through its pyramids, diamonds and wildebeest.0CC50minJun 9, 2013
2. AustraliaExploring Australia's creation through platypus, Aboriginal songlines and opal mines.0CC50minJun 16, 2013
3. The AmericasNew York's skyline and alligators offer clues to how North and South America were created.0CC50minJun 23, 2013
4. EurasiaHow India moved to join the Himalayas and how other continents will be joined with Europe.0CC50minJun 30, 2013
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Rise of the Continents
The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Iain Stewart
- Studio
- Science Channel, BBC
