The First Eden (1987)
David Attenborough presents the history and natural history of the Mediterranean lands.
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1. The Making of the Garden1987-03-08 · 55mDavid Attenborough travels from France to Syria to explore the Mediterranean. The opener charts the creation of the sea's basin and surveys the area's wildlife, including chameleon
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2. The Gods Enslaved1987-03-15 · 55mChanging attitudes toward animals. Included: the worship of bulls and birds in ancient Egypt; the use of animals in spectator sports during the Roman Empire. Also: a visit to Crete
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3. The Wastes of War1987-03-22 · 55mDavid Attenborough visits Jordan, Spain, Italy and Malta. Included: the Arabs' passion for horses, which were the key to the spread of Islam in Spain; the devastation of forests in
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4. Strangers in the Garden1987-03-29 · 55mHow pollution and exploitation, including oil spills and sewage dumping, have endangered wildlife and the Mediterranean terrain. Also: visits to areas where animals still live safe
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