How the Earth Changed History (2010)

Name: How the Earth Changed History
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Iain Stewart

Documentary

In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still interacts with it, and actually increases the importance of such natural resources as minerals and fossil fuels.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (832 votes)
Episode average: 8.5 +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Iain Stewart Self - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

8.46 avg 5 episodes 8.6 → 8.4 61 min avg

Consistent

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Deep Earth	8.6	42
2	Water	8.2	43
3	Wind	8.5	40
4	Fire	8.6	41
5	Human Planet	8.4	38