History of Life: A Study in Evolution

History of Life: A Study in Evolution (2011)

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History of Life: A Study in Evolution will explore the history of life from its humble beginnings as single-celled organisms, to its great blossoming and proliferation which took place over the course of eons. Through vivid 3D computer imagery, we will resurrect the ancient creatures that once ruled the earth and chronicle their rise and fall. Also, we will examine how plant life evolved and changed, and learn how the dinosaurs first took flight to become the ancestors of modern birds. We will unravel the greatest mysteries of life, such as how creatures moved from the sea to land, as well as the origins of mating and sex.

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Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Life's Great Journey / EpilogueNov 30, 2011
S01E05Extinction: An End and a New BeginningNov 29, 2011
S01E04Strategy for the Other Half, MatingNov 28, 2011
S01E03The Landing: From Sea to Land and BackNov 23, 2011
S01E02Flight: The Story of the FeatherNov 22, 2011
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Also known as

  • The 4-Billion-Year Secret of Life
  • 생명, 40억 년의 비밀 (Korea, Republic of)
  • 생명 40억년의 비밀 (Korea, Republic of)

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