Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

20041h

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

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2004

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1. Risky Rocks

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.

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2. Architecture

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.

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3. Art

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.

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4. Beliefs

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.

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5. Water

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.

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6. Salt

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

Photo of Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart

Himself - Presenter

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