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Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

  • 2004
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season
  • 10.0/10

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

Latest: Season 1 · 2004

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  1. E1. Risky Rocks

    Sep 21, 2004 · 60m

    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.

  2. E2. Architecture

    Sep 28, 2004 · 60m

    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.

  3. E3. Art

    Oct 5, 2004 · 60m

    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.

  4. E4. Beliefs

    Oct 12, 2004 · 60m

    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.

  5. E5. Water

    Oct 19, 2004 · 60m

    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.

  6. E6. Salt

    Oct 26, 2004 · 60m

    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.