Treasures of the Earth
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Treasures of the Earth

PRIMETIME EMMY® winner
Season 1
Explore how precious gems, metals, and energy resources are forged under extraordinary circumstances deep within the Earth, and discover how their unique properties have helped lift humanity from the Stone Age to the stars.
IMDb 8.720163 episodesTV-G
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Gems

    November 1, 2016
    53min
    TV-G
    Gemstones like diamonds, rubies, opal and jade are, for many, the ultimate treasures. Discover how these precious stones are forged deep within the earth, learn the secrets of their sparkle, and see how they may also reveal answers to some of the biggest questions in the field of geology.
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  2. S1 E2 - Metals

    November 8, 2016
    53min
    TV-G
    Discover how the unique properties of metals have made them a pillar of human civilization.
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  3. S1 E3 - Power

    November 15, 2016
    53min
    TV-G
    Drill down to discover how Earth’s natural treasures provide bountiful energy to power our modern world yet are also driving us to seek new, cleaner alternatives that can help us keep the lights on.
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