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How the Earth Changed History

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2010-2010
1 Season
Documentary

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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.

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Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter

Ali Haleyalur

Self - Master Navigator

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Deep Earth

Crucial mineral resources for human technological development are geologically produced from deep earth trough volcanic and/or seismic activity, especially where tectonic plates meet and clash. Thus most of the cultures producing advanced technology did so using those rich mining areas.

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Awards

2010 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography Factual - nominated
2010 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Director Factual - nominated
2010 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography (Factual) - nominated
2011 - Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Cinematography - Nature - nominated