History of the World in Two Hours
History of the World in Two Hours

History of the World in Two Hours

October 06, 2011 | 120 min

Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on old televisions is background radiation from The Big Bang? That the gold on a wedding ring comes from a star that exploded 5 billion years ago? And, that we're connected to the salt water of the first oceans through the water in our bodies? Our human story is actually 14 billion years old and the clues are all around us. This CGI-driven special will tell the history of our world in two hours, an ambitious story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it’s a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Corey Burton

Naomi Scott

Elise Cantu

Naomi Scott

Robert R. Cargill

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