The next episode delves into the fascinating history of fungi, 420 million years ago, when a giant species emerged, feeding on the dead and gradually becoming the largest living land organism. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the crucial role fungi played in paving the way for life on land.
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
