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Earth episode 5 - Human -  From Being a Part of Nature to Controlling It

Earth episode 5 – Human

Nature / 11 minutes of reading / / By

Earth episode 5 – Human – Today, Earth stands as a bustling human world, accommodating a staggering population of over eight billion and continuing to grow. As humanity’s presence expands, our influence on shaping Earth’s surface has surpassed that of numerous natural processes. In a captivating expedition, Chris Packham delves into the enthralling twists and turns of Earth’s narrative, tracing the remarkable journey of humankind from merely being a part of nature to becoming its custodians, exerting control over it in unprecedented ways.     This epic tale unfolds with mesmerizing complexity, revealing how we have harnessed the forces of […]

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Earth episode 4 - Atmosphere

Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere

Nature / 7 minutes of reading / / By

Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere – When Earth first coalesced from clouds of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago, it found itself akin to countless other lifeless celestial bodies scattered throughout the vast universe. Devoid of any atmosphere, our young planet appeared as an inhospitable, solitary rock adrift in the vast expanse of the cosmic void. However, this seemingly desolate beginning heralded the commencement of a truly extraordinary era characterized by tumultuous events and cosmic interactions.     As the eons passed, Earth faced an onslaught of asteroid impacts, bombarding its surface with relentless force. These cosmic collisions

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Earth episode 3 - Green

Earth episode 3 – Green

Nature / 8 minutes of reading / / By

Earth episode 3 – Green – Join the intrepid journey led by the indomitable Chris Packham as he unravels the breathtaking narrative of our planet’s evolution – a mesmerizing saga spanning an astonishing 4.5 billion years. From a desolate barren rock to the lush, vibrant green world we call home today, this captivating tale will take you through extraordinary highs and heart-stopping lows, revealing the remarkable tenacity of life itself.     Picture Earth in its infancy, a world submerged in water without a single landmass to be seen. A primordial canvas that held the secrets to the very essence

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Earth episode 2 - Snowball

Earth episode 2 – Snowball

Nature / 10 minutes of reading / / By

Earth episode 2 – Snowball – Over 800 million years ago, in an era preceding the reign of the dinosaurs and well before the advent of any recognizable animal life, our planet embarked on a momentous journey, setting the stage for one of its most dramatic chapters yet. At the heart of this epic transformation lay the awe-inspiring supercontinent Rodinia, which, like a colossal puzzle piece, eventually split apart, ushering in a cascade of earth-shattering events that left an indelible mark on our planet’s climate.     The mighty tectonic forces that had silently built up beneath the Earth’s surface

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Earth episode 1 - The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Earth episode 1 – Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Nature / 10 minutes of reading / / By

Earth episode 1 –  Join renowned naturalist and presenter Chris Packham on an extraordinary and captivating journey as he delves deep into the annals of Earth’s history, unearthing the secrets of one of the darkest periods ever recorded. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the harrowing tale of the worst mass extinction ever witnessed on our planet, an event so catastrophic that it claimed the lives of up to 90% of all species, leaving an indelible mark on the course of life’s evolution.     This awe-inspiring epoch, which unfolded approximately 252 million years ago, brought life to the

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