The next episode explores the fascinating origins of fossil fuels, specifically coal, which is formed from the remains of ancient plants that thrived on Earth millions of years ago, including some unusual and widespread species.
1. The Trouble With Trilobites
Aired: Jun 26, 2017Trilobites are renowned globally due to their ubiquitous presence throughout ...
2. When Did the First Flower Bloom?
Aired: Jul 3, 2017The Cretaceous Period saw an explosion of dinosaur diversity, with species be...
3. The Tully Monster & Other Problematic Creatures
Aired: Jul 11, 2017The fossil record holds secrets of bizarre creatures that defy conventional a...
4. Stegosaurs: Tiny Brains & Thagomizers
Aired: Jul 17, 2017The next episode delves into the fascinating world of Stegosaurus, a dinosaur...
5. What Colors Were Dinosaurs?
Aired: Jul 24, 2017The age-old mystery of dinosaur colors has long fascinated paleontologists, l...
Aired: Jul 31, 2017A fearsome Ice Age cat, the size of a modern-day tiger, Smilodon, boasted a p...
7. That Time Oxygen Almost Killed Everything
Aired: Aug 7, 2017A catastrophic event 3 billion years ago threatened to eradicate all life on ...
8. The Biggest Thing That Ever Flew
Aired: Aug 14, 2017In the next episode, we'll be exploring a fascinating piece of prehistoric hi...
9. Dimetrodon: Our Most Unlikely Ancestor
Aired: Aug 21, 2017Dimetrodon's unique lizard-like appearance and distinctive sail on its back m...
10. The Extinction That Never Happened
Aired: Aug 28, 2017The world of natural history is home to many living organisms that were once ...
11. The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws
Aired: Sep 11, 2017The search for fossils has led to numerous mysteries, including the 270-milli...
Aired: Sep 18, 2017In the next episode, we'll explore a fascinating era when insects and arthrop...
13. History's Most Powerful Plants
Aired: Sep 26, 2017The next episode explores the fascinating origins of fossil fuels, specifical...
14. How Did Dinosaurs Get So Huge?
Aired: Oct 2, 2017The allure of extinct dinosaurs lies in the mind-boggling fact that behemoths...
Aired: Oct 9, 2017In a world where the dominant color is not blue, but rather a vibrant purple ...
16. 'Living Fossils' Aren't Really a Thing
Aired: Oct 16, 2017Ancient-looking animals like crocodiles, horseshoe crabs, and tuatara may see...
Aired: Oct 23, 2017In a shocking twist, scientists have discovered evidence that whales once had...
18. An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs
Aired: Oct 30, 2017The evolution of dinosaur knowledge is reflected in the development of dinosa...
19. A Brief History of Geologic Time
Aired: Nov 6, 2017Next episode's overview: By examining the layers beneath our feet, geologists...
20. The Search for the Earliest Life
Aired: Nov 20, 2017Life emerged on Earth over 4 billion years ago, amidst a scorching hot crust ...
21. The Facts About Dinosaurs & Feathers
Aired: Nov 27, 2017Next episode, we'll dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs and feathers...
22. The Last Time the Globe Warmed
Aired: Dec 4, 2017In a bygone era, the Arctic was transformed into a vibrant rainforest, teemin...
23. What Happened to the World's Greatest Ape?
Aired: Dec 11, 2017Gigantopithecus, the largest great-ape to have ever existed, offers valuable ...
Aired: Dec 18, 2017A massive fungal creature evolved 420 million years ago, feeding on dead matt...
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Seasons: 6
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS Digital Studios
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary
