Geologist Dr Iain Stewart presents a series showing how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean.
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Iain Stewart
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6 episodes • 2004
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Risky Rocks | Sep 21, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Architecture | Sep 28, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Art | Oct 5, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Beliefs | Oct 12, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Water | Oct 19, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Salt | Oct 26, 2004 | 0.0 |