Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

Season 1

2004 · 6 episodes · 6h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Risky Rocks

   21 Sept 2004 · 60 min

   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. 2

   2. Architecture

   28 Sept 2004 · 60 min

   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. 3

   3. Art

   5 Oct 2004 · 60 min

   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. 4

   4. Beliefs

   12 Oct 2004 · 60 min

   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. 5

   5. Water

   19 Oct 2004 · 60 min

   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. 6

   6. Salt

   26 Oct 2004 · 60 min

   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.