How Earth Made Us ( How the Earth Changed History )

How Earth Made Us (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: How the Earth Changed History
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2&4 )

Running Time:
294 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2010 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Iain Stewart

Written By:
Iain Stewart

Actors:
Iain Stewart ..... Himself - Presenter (5 episodes, 2010)

Synopsis:

Our planet has amazing power, and yet that's rarely mentioned in our history books. This series tells the story of how the Earth has influenced human history, from the dawn of civilisation to the modern industrial age. It reveals for the first time on television how geology, geography and climate have been a far more powerful influence on the human story than has previously been acknowledged. A combination of epic story telling, visually stunning camerawork, extraordinary locations and passionate presenting combine to form a highly original version of human history.
Discover why societies have succeeded or failed, and how the environment has influenced every aspect of our history from art to industry, religion to war, world domination or collapse. Visiting some of the most iconic places on Earth, How Earth Made Us overturns preconceptions about our civilisations and our cultures to offer a new perspective on who we are today.

In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still interacts with it, and actually increases the importance of such natural resources as minerals and fossil fuels.

The documentary Genesis explores the geological history of the world - how this planet and the rest of the solar system came to be, how the earth changed over millions of years, and how human and animal life altered the globe (and vice versa). Features superb cinematography and special effects.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 21 July, 2011.