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Series showing how rocks shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. Dr Iain Stewart examines how geology took a role in determining the beliefs of ancient civilisations.

Geologist Dr Iain Stewart presents a series showing how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. His whistle-stop tour takes in familiar tourist destinations in Greece, Italy and Portugal, but provides a unique geologist's insight which can't be found in the guidebooks.

Rocks played a crucial role in determining the beliefs of ancient civilisations, but they are also a major influence on how we understand our planet today. From the spread of Christianity to recent discoveries about the extinction of dinosaurs, geology has played a vital role.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 22 Aug 201316:15

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterIain Stewart
ProducerPaul Olding

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Sep 200801:30
  • Fri 16 Jan 200911:00
  • Thu 22 Aug 201316:15