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All Episodes of Deep Time History

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All Episodes of Deep Time History

The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?
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Season 1

  • Episode 1: The Rise of Civilization
    8.2/1033 votes

    Episode 1: The Rise of Civilization

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/22/2016

    About 8,000 BC, in a few select places some people begin to experiment with a new way of harvesting energy. They’re growing their own crops. An act so simple, it’s hard to believe it will kick start a revolution. But it will. These are the first seeds, literally, of the rise of civilization.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2: The Age of Discovery
    8.4/1025 votes

    Episode 2: The Age of Discovery

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2016

    Columbus has no idea that because of Earth’s geology and geography he won't get to his destination…or how that epic failure will make his voyage one of the most influential expeditions in the history of humankind. Let's add an asteroid hitting the earth billions of years ago and connect the dots...

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 3: The Industrial Revolution and Modern Warfare
    8.0/1026 votes

    Episode 3: The Industrial Revolution and Modern Warfare

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2016

    The Industrial Revolution and the rise of modern warfare have roots in the depths of time—in the natural process that enriches the soil. How do prehistoric forests link to the development of steam engines, and the rise of modern industry?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown