Episode guide

Rise of the Continents

Series 1

Rise of the Continents

  • Africa

    An in-depth look at the way that Africa was formed from the wreckage of a lost supercontinent, examining clues in its landmarks that explain its formation.

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  • Australia

    Iain Stewart traces the history of Australia. The journey as a continent has affected the wildlife, developments in modern mining and Aboriginal history.

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  • The Americas

    An in-depth look at the formation of the Americas from the supercontinent Pangaea. Hints of the history are found within Bolivian silver mines and alligators.

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  • Eurasia

    Looking at the formation of the continent of Eurasia. In the Italian island of Stromboli, the ocean floor is vanishing beneath the continent. But why?

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