The Nature of Things (1960)
The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
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- 1 1. Equus: The Story of the Horse - Origins2018-09-23A journey around the world and back in time to discover why horses and humans make perfect partners.
- 2 2. Equus: The Story of the Horse - First Riders2018-09-30Travel back to the moment humans tamed the horse, and learn how horsepower made history.
- 3 3. Equus: The Story of the Horse - Chasing the Wind2018-10-07How did humans save the wild horse from extinction? And how did we create over four hundred specialized breeds today?
- 4 4. A Day in the Life of Earth2018-10-14From volcanoes to earthquakes & dust migration to meteorites — scientists reveal how much the Earth changes in 24 hours.
- 5 5. The Real T.Rex2018-10-21Join an investigative journey around the world to uncover the mysteries of the most famous dinosaur super-predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- 6 6. The Memory Mirage2018-10-28Can we trust what we remember about our own lives? Memory scientists say most memories are full of distortions and errors.
- 7 7. Spying on Animals2018-11-04A look at how innovations in remote unmanned cameras let us bear witness to animal behaviour 24/7 - almost anywhere on earth.
- 8 8. The Genetic Revolution2018-11-11Trailblazing scientists are making ground-breaking discoveries in the rapidly evolving world of genetic engineering.
- 9 9. Stay-at-Home Animal Dads2018-12-02From emus to penguins, meet some of the most devoted stay-at-home animal dads on the planet.
- 10 10. Food for Thought2019-01-06When it comes to diet, we swallow a lot of advice. Food for Thought sorts through the latest science to create a new recipe for health.
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11. The Wonder of the Northern Lights2019-01-13The aurora borealis delights and amazes us, but we're just beginning to understand its beauty.
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