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History of the World in Two Hours

"13.7 billion years in the making"

2011-10-06 Documentary 2hr 0m

Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on old televisions is background radiation from The Big Bang? That the gold on a wedding ring comes from a star that exploded 5 billion years ago? And, that we're connected to the salt water of the first oceans through the water in our bodies? Our human story is actually 14 billion years old and the clues are all around us. This CGI-driven special will tell the history of our world in two hours, an ambitious story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it’s a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.

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Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on old televisions is background radiation from The Big Bang? That the gold on a wedding ring comes from a star that exploded 5 billion years ago? And, that we're connected to the salt water of the first oceans through the water in our bodies? Our human story is actually 14 billion years old and the clues are all around us. This CGI-driven special will tell the history of our world in two hours, an ambitious story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it’s a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.

  • Released
    2011-10-06
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  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    2hr 0m
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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  • Production
    History

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Douglas Cohen
Director

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Cast

Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Himself - Narrator (voice)
Elise Cantu

Elise Cantu

Sumerian Woman

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History of the World in Two Hours
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