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Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

2004•1h 0m
Documentary

Geologist Dr Iain Stewart presents a series showing how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 21, 2004

Last Aired

October 26, 2004

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Risky Rocks
Air date: 2004-09-21
Series showing how rocks have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. Geologist Dr Iain Stewart reveals how earthquakes created a network of underground cracks.
E2
Architecture
Air date: 2004-09-28
Series showing how rocks have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. Geologist Dr Iain Stewart reveals how rocks influenced the Egyptians to build pyramids.
E3
Art
Air date: 2004-10-05
Series showing how rocks have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. Dr Iain Stewart explains how geology has influenced the history of art, from cave painters on.
E4
Beliefs
Air date: 2004-10-12
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.
E5
Water
Air date: 2004-10-19
Geologist Dr Iain Stewart presents a series showing how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. This edition looks at water.
E6
Salt
Air date: 2004-10-26
Dr Iain Stewart shows how rocks have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. Salt has played a crucial role in everything from ice ages to the preservation of food.

Cast

Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart

Himself - Presenter

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