Rise of the Continents (Season 1)

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.

  • Poster for Africa

    Africa (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2013-06-09

    Runtime: 50 min

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

  • Poster for Australia

    Australia (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2013-06-16

    Runtime: 50 min

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

  • Poster for The Americas

    The Americas (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2013-06-23

    Runtime: 50 min

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

  • Poster for Eurasia

    Eurasia (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2013-06-30

    Runtime: 50 min

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

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