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Rise of the Continents

Rise of the Continents

Documentary 2013

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Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our life today.

Documentary 2013

Starring Dr Iain Stewart, Professor Iain Stewart

EPISODE 1

Africa

Geologist, Professor Iain Stewart investigates the creation of the continents. In this episode he shows how the continent of Africa was formed from the wreckage of a long lost supercontinent. He discovers clues in its spectacular landmarks, mineral wealth and iconic wildlife, that help piece together the story of Africa's formation.
EPISODE 2

Eurasia

Two hundred million years ago the continent we know as Eurasia didn't exist. Prof Iain Stewart shows that where the South of Eurasia is today there was once a ninety-million-square-kilometre Ocean known as the Tethys. It is the destruction of the Tethys Ocean that holds the key to Eurasia's formation. However, the formation of Eurasia is just the beginning of the story.
EPISODE 3

The Americas

Professor Iain Stewart uncovers clues hidden within the New York skyline, the anatomy of American alligators and inside Bolivian silver mines, to reconstruct how North and South America were created. We call these two continents the New World, and in a geological sense they are indeed new worlds, torn from the heart of an ancient supercontinent - the Old World of Pangaea.
EPISODE 4

Australia

Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the mysterious history of Australia, and shows how Australia's journey as a continent has affected everything from Aboriginal history to modern day mining, and even the evolution of Australia's bizarre wildlife, like the koala.

About

Rise of the Continents

DOCUMENTARY

Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our life today.

Information

Studio: Discovery Networks
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013
Rated: A