Journeys from the Centre of the Earth — Season 1
About this season
Geologist Dr Iain Stewart presents a series showing how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean.
Episodes (6)
1. Risky Rocks
Aired 21 September 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. Architecture
Aired 28 September 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. Art
Aired 5 October 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. Beliefs
Aired 12 October 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. Water
Aired 19 October 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. Salt
Aired 26 October 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.