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Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

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1/6. Earthquakes created a huge network of cracks in the ground that have had a huge impact on human history. They are behind everything from catastrophic volcanoes to natural health spas and valuable mineral deposits. Dr Iain Stewart investigates in Greece, Turkey and Jordan.

8.00 2/6. Stewart reveals how geology influenced the Egyptians to build pyramids, the Greeks to build squares and the Romans to build perfect arches. It all comes down to how the rocks were formed millions of years ago.
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Dr. Iain Stewart
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