Making North America: Origins
The epic 3 billion-year story of how our continent came to be. From the palm trees that once flourished in Alaska to titanic eruptions that nearly tore the Midwest in two, discover how forces of almost unimaginable power gave birth to North America.
Previews + Extras
Time Travel in the Grand Canyon
S42 E20 - 4m 33s
What does this geological wonder reveal about North America’s deep history?
Secrets of the Ghost Forest
S42 E20 - 3m 7s
Meet the earthquake that drowned the Pacific Northwest.
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