The search for fossils has led to numerous mysteries, including the 270-million-year-old Helicoprion, a sea creature that once thrived in the oceans surrounding the ancient supercontinent of Pangea.
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
