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BBC and Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. In this episode, Iain sets sail on one of the fastest racing boats ever built to explore the story of our turbulent relationship with the wind. Travelling to iconic locations including the Sahara desert, the coast of West Africa and the South Pacific, Iain discovers how people have exploited the power of the wind for thousands of years.
The wind is a force which at first sight appears chaotic. But the patterns that lie within the atmosphere have shaped the destiny of continents, and lie at the heart of some of the greatest turning points in human history. Segment 1 (10:20 min)
this sounds really interesting…i’ll be back to view….
Yep, it’s a neat series… The first one, Deep Earth, is still the best I think. That’s the one that has the caves with giant crystals…
Wind power is our future.
New found respect for the wind after watching this. Didn’t really appreciate the power of the wind in shaping Australia’s barrenness until now…
Yes, it’s true for me as well. Wind is often the overlooked alternative power…