PBS Eons

1. The Trouble With Trilobites

Trilobites' widespread presence across the globe is a key factor in their end...

2. When Did the First Flower Bloom?

In the Cretaceous Period, a time of unparalleled diversity, ferocity, and pec...

3. The Tully Monster & Other Problematic Creatures

The fossil record holds secrets about ancient animals that defy conventional ...

4. Stegosaurs: Tiny Brains & Thagomizers

Next episode explores the extraordinary Stegosaurus, a dinosaur that defies t...

5. What Colors Were Dinosaurs?

The mystery of dinosaur colors has long fascinated paleontologists, with many...

6. The Story of Saberteeth

The next episode explores the evolution of the sabertooth, a fearsome Ice Age...

8. The Biggest Thing That Ever Flew

In a distant past, a massive reptile, rivaling the size of a giraffe, dominat...

9. Dimetrodon: Our Most Unlikely Ancestor

Dimetrodon's lizard-like appearance and distinctive sail on its back make it ...

10. The Extinction That Never Happened

The natural world is home to many species thought to be extinct, only to surp...

11. The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws

The discovery of ancient fossils often defies our understanding of what life ...

12. The Age of Giant Insects

Insects and other arthropods were once much larger than they are today, with ...

13. History's Most Powerful Plants

The next episode delves into the fascinating story of fossil fuels, specifica...

14. How Did Dinosaurs Get So Huge?

The next episode delves into the awe-inspiring world of prehistoric giants, e...

15. When The Earth Was Purple

The planet's dominant color is often associated with the blue of the oceans, ...

16. 'Living Fossils' Aren't Really a Thing

Ancient animals like crocodiles, horseshoe crabs, and tuatara may appear unch...

17. When Whales Walked

In the next episode, we'll explore a fascinating chapter in the history of wh...

18. An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs

The evolution of our understanding of dinosaurs is reflected in the changing ...

19. A Brief History of Geologic Time

Next episode, we'll delve into the layers beneath our feet to uncover the cru...

20. The Search for the Earliest Life

The early Earth's crust, still cooling, and oceans, just emerging, marked the...

21. The Facts About Dinosaurs & Feathers

Dinosaurs of all kinds and sizes have been found with evidence of fluff or ev...

22. The Last Time the Globe Warmed

In a world where the Arctic was once a lush rainforest, teeming with life, a ...

23. What Happened to the World's Greatest Ape?

The next episode explores the fascinating world of Gigantopithecus, the large...

24. When Giant Fungi Ruled

The next episode delves into the fascinating history of fungi, 420 million ye...