Rise of the Continents

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.

Documentary

Seasons

Africa

1. Africa

Air Date: 2013-06-09

Charting the formation of Africa through its pyramids, diamonds and wildebeest.

Australia

2. Australia

Air Date: 2013-06-16

Exploring Australia's creation through platypus, Aboriginal songlines and opal mines.

The Americas

3. The Americas

Air Date: 2013-06-23

New York's skyline and alligators offer clues to how North and South America were created.

Eurasia

4. Eurasia

Air Date: 2013-06-30

How India moved to join the Himalayas and how other continents will be joined with Europe.

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Rating

7.9/10

Release Date

2013-06-09

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Science Channel

Science Channel

BBC

BBC