Rise of the Continents

Rise of the Continents

2013
1 Season
7.9
Documentary

The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.

Episodes

Africa
E1Jun 9, 201350m

Africa

Charting the formation of Africa through its pyramids, diamonds and wildebeest.

Australia
E2Jun 16, 201350m

Australia

Exploring Australia's creation through platypus, Aboriginal songlines and opal mines.

The Americas
E3Jun 23, 201350m

The Americas

New York's skyline and alligators offer clues to how North and South America were created.

Eurasia
E4Jun 30, 201350m

Eurasia

How India moved to join the Himalayas and how other continents will be joined with Europe.

Top Cast

Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter