Rise Of The Continents Episode Guide

Find out more about the continents' formation in each episode of Rise Of The Continents.

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Episode 1 - Africa

An in-depth look at the way that Africa was formed from the wreckage of a lost supercontinent, examining clues in its landmarks and mineral wealth that explain its formation
Episode 2 - Australia

An in-depth look at the history of Australia. The journey as a continent has affected the wildlife, developments in modern mining and Aboriginal history.
Episode 3 - The Americas

An in-depth look at the formation of the Americas from the supercontinent Pangaea. Hints of the history are found within Bolivian silver mines and alligators.
Episode 4 - Eurasia

Looking at the formation of the continent of Eurasia. In the Italian island of Stromboli, the active volcano shows that the ocean floor is vanishing beneath the continent.

Episode 1 - Africa