Rise of the Continents

7.9
201350m

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.

Production

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2013

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1. Africa

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

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2. Australia

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

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3. The Americas

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

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4. Eurasia

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

Cast

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Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter

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