Journeys from the center of the earth [videorecording] : six guided tours through Mediterranean history
Geological events have influenced the way we believe the world around us works. From the birth of Christianity to recent discoveries about the extinction of dinosaurs, geology has played a vital role in our perception of where we came from. Filmed in Greece, Italy and Portugal. Examines how rocks in...
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| Language: | English |
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BBC worldwide,
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| Summary: | Geological events have influenced the way we believe the world around us works. From the birth of Christianity to recent discoveries about the extinction of dinosaurs, geology has played a vital role in our perception of where we came from. Filmed in Greece, Italy and Portugal. Examines how rocks influenced the architectural styles of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Explores the ways in which rocks were formed millions of years ago and how this determined whether they were best suited to be building materials for an Egyptian pyramid, a Greek Parthenon or a Roman Colosseum. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (51 min.): sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Format: | DVD |
| Production Credits: | Produced by BBC Worldwide |
| ISBN: | 15892826 |