The planet's dominant color is often associated with the blue of the oceans, but there was a time when Earth took on a distinct purple hue.
1. The Trouble With Trilobites
Aired: Jun 26, 2017Trilobites' widespread presence across the globe is a key factor in their end...
2. When Did the First Flower Bloom?
Aired: Jul 3, 2017In the Cretaceous Period, a time of unparalleled diversity, ferocity, and pec...
3. The Tully Monster & Other Problematic Creatures
Aired: Jul 11, 2017The fossil record holds secrets about ancient animals that defy conventional ...
4. Stegosaurs: Tiny Brains & Thagomizers
Aired: Jul 17, 2017Next episode explores the extraordinary Stegosaurus, a dinosaur that defies t...
5. What Colors Were Dinosaurs?
Aired: Jul 24, 2017The mystery of dinosaur colors has long fascinated paleontologists, with many...
Aired: Jul 31, 2017The next episode explores the evolution of the sabertooth, a fearsome Ice Age...
7. That Time Oxygen Almost Killed Everything
Aired: Aug 7, 2017Oxygen nearly eradicated all life on Earth 3 billion years ago, in a time whe...
8. The Biggest Thing That Ever Flew
Aired: Aug 14, 2017In a distant past, a massive reptile, rivaling the size of a giraffe, dominat...
9. Dimetrodon: Our Most Unlikely Ancestor
Aired: Aug 21, 2017Dimetrodon's lizard-like appearance and distinctive sail on its back make it ...
10. The Extinction That Never Happened
Aired: Aug 28, 2017The natural world is home to many species thought to be extinct, only to surp...
11. The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws
Aired: Sep 11, 2017The discovery of ancient fossils often defies our understanding of what life ...
Aired: Sep 18, 2017Insects and other arthropods were once much larger than they are today, with ...
13. History's Most Powerful Plants
Aired: Sep 26, 2017The next episode delves into the fascinating story of fossil fuels, specifica...
14. How Did Dinosaurs Get So Huge?
Aired: Oct 2, 2017The next episode delves into the awe-inspiring world of prehistoric giants, e...
Aired: Oct 9, 2017The planet's dominant color is often associated with the blue of the oceans, ...
16. 'Living Fossils' Aren't Really a Thing
Aired: Oct 16, 2017Ancient animals like crocodiles, horseshoe crabs, and tuatara may appear unch...
Aired: Oct 23, 2017In the next episode, we'll explore a fascinating chapter in the history of wh...
18. An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs
Aired: Oct 30, 2017The evolution of our understanding of dinosaurs is reflected in the changing ...
19. A Brief History of Geologic Time
Aired: Nov 6, 2017Next episode, we'll delve into the layers beneath our feet to uncover the cru...
20. The Search for the Earliest Life
Aired: Nov 20, 2017The early Earth's crust, still cooling, and oceans, just emerging, marked the...
21. The Facts About Dinosaurs & Feathers
Aired: Nov 27, 2017Dinosaurs of all kinds and sizes have been found with evidence of fluff or ev...
22. The Last Time the Globe Warmed
Aired: Dec 4, 2017In a world where the Arctic was once a lush rainforest, teeming with life, a ...
23. What Happened to the World's Greatest Ape?
Aired: Dec 11, 2017The next episode explores the fascinating world of Gigantopithecus, the large...
Aired: Dec 18, 2017The next episode delves into the fascinating history of fungi, 420 million ye...
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Seasons: 6
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS Digital Studios
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary
