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Best Episodes of Ancient Earth
The Dawn of Mammals
S2 Ep3
7.6
27th Mar 2018
Thanks to new technologies combining genetics, ethology, geology and even particle physics, paleontologists can now recreate the missing branches of the tree of life. Because of this, it has been discovered that prehistoric mammals were more varied and numerous than previously thought.
The Mystery of the Feathered Dragons
S2 Ep2
7.6
27th Mar 2018
Thanks to new technologies combining genetics, ethology, geology and even particle physics, paleontologists can now recreate the missing branches of the tree of life. Now, paleontologists can show that there were far more feathered dinosaurs than previously believed.
Worst Episodes of Ancient Earth
The Cretaceous
S1 Ep3
6.6
9th Mar 2017
The Cretaceous was the golden age on ancient Earth. Magnificent and terrifying dinosaurs like Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus ruled the land. But they were all wiped out in an instant by one of the most powerful impacts our Earth has ever endured -- a collision with an asteroid.
The Permian
S1 Ep1
6.9
9th Mar 2017
Planet Earth was inhabited by many wondrous creatures throughout the Permian period. Massive geologic changes finally allowed life to thrive on land and sea, producing voracious saber-toothed carnivores like Gorgonopsid and the terrifying 40-foot shark Helicoprion. But it couldn't last forever.
Ancient Earth Episode Guide
The Permian
S1 Ep1
6.9
9th Mar 2017
Planet Earth was inhabited by many wondrous creatures throughout the Permian period. Massive geologic changes finally allowed life to thrive on land and sea, producing voracious saber-toothed carnivores like Gorgonopsid and the terrifying 40-foot shark Helicoprion. But it couldn't last forever.
The Triassic
S1 Ep2
7.1
9th Mar 2017
After the Permian period, the epic saga of evolution and extinction on Earth produced the world's first dinosaurs, plesiosaurs and pterosaurs. They dominated land, sea and air until another period of extreme volcanism generated vast waves of lava and toxic gas and killed roughly 75% of all species.
The Cretaceous
S1 Ep3
6.6
9th Mar 2017
The Cretaceous was the golden age on ancient Earth. Magnificent and terrifying dinosaurs like Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus ruled the land. But they were all wiped out in an instant by one of the most powerful impacts our Earth has ever endured -- a collision with an asteroid.
Ancient Earth is an original CuriosityStream documentary series running for 2 seasons. Each season comprises of 3-3 episodes, respectively that feature stunning animations in Ultra HD 4K quality.
The 1st season sheds light on the kind of life that existed in the Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.
The 2nd season is about some crucial moments in the evolution of life: the disappearance of the giant insects, the rise of the feathered dinosaurs, and the dawn of the mammals.
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The best rated episodes of Ancient Earth are:
The Dawn of Mammals S2E3 rated 7.6
The Mystery of the Feathered Dragons S2E2 rated 7.6
The lowest rated episodes of Ancient Earth are:
The Cretaceous S1E3 rated 6.6
The Permian S1E1 rated 6.9
The first episode of Ancient Earth aired on March 09, 2017.
The last episode of Ancient Earth aired on March 27, 2018.
