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Rise of the Continents

Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our life today.

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  • How Earth Made Us

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  • The greatest mountain range on Earth—Eurasia

    Duration: 3:18
  • The eternal flames—Eurasia

    Duration: 5:06
  • Fishing for karimeen—Eurasia

    Duration: 2:59
  • The Grand Canyon - a portal through time—The Americas

    Duration: 1:56
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  • On location: Eurasia—Eurasia

  • On location: The Americas—The Americas

  • On location: Australia—Australia

  • On location: Africa—Africa

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