The history of our world in 18 minutes - David Christian
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Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of the cosmic timeline.
After the fourth threshold, David Christian talks about rocky planets (like Earth). What is so significant about these types of planets?
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