
Birth of Europe
Between volcanic eruptions and asteroid impacts, examine the prehistoric origin, evolution and turbulent history of human civilisations in Europe. Understand how the history of Europe shaped the modern continent.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- National Geographic Channel
- Documentary
Between volcanic eruptions and asteroid impacts, examine the prehistoric origin, evolution and turbulent history of human civilisations in Europe. Understand how the history of Europe shaped the modern continent.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Water
Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Explore how the colossal fury of water and ice has shaped Europe over thousands of years. Intrepid geologists venture deep into Europe's past and deep underground to discover that much of her foundations were created by ancient seas. Europe was once a frozen continent covered by ice, kilometres thick. Mountain ranges have been eroded by great rivers and then deposited as new lands hundreds of kilometres away.
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