Atlas 4D
Atlas 4D is a Discovery Channel documentary series showcasing the natural beauty of the world with groundbreaking technology. The series consists of three episodes, which feature landscapes that have evolved over millions of years to tell the story of Africa's Great Rift Valley, the Hawaiian Islands and the Mediterranean. Uncovering connections between geology, natural history and indigenous peoples, Atlas 4D reveals how the formation of the Rift Valley forced a crucial evolutionary step for humankind, how an ancient ice age provided Polynesian settlers in Hawaii with a breakthrough technology, and how the spread of Islam sparked the Italian Renaissance in the Mediterranean.
| Episode 1 - The Great Rift Valley |
Episode 1 - The Great Rift Valley
This episode looks at how the Great Rift Valley changed Africa, along with its impact on indigenous animals and people.
Episode 2 - Hawaii
This episode looks at how the Hawaiian island chain was made, its impact on the rest of the world and its natural wonders.
Episode 3 - The Mediterranean
This episode examines how the Mediterranean formed, its impact on wildlife and people of the region, and historical and cultural connections between the ancient and modern societies.
| Related Links |
| How Earth Made Us This is a BBC documentary series presented by Iain Stewart, exploring how geology, geography and climate have influenced and continue to shape human history. |
| The Great Rift Valley - Africa's Wild Heart This is a BBC nature documentary series narrated by Hugh Quarshie, focusing on the landscape and wildlife of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. |
| How the Earth Was Made - Hawaii A look at the geologic puzzle of how the isolated Hawaiian Islands chain was formed and predictions about their future. |
| The First Eden: The Mediterranean World and Man This is a BBC nature documentary series presented by David Attenborough, providing an overview of the history, natural history and archeology of the Mediterranean region. |
