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History of the World in Two Hours
History of the World in Two Hours
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  2. History of the World in Two Hours

History of the World in Two Hours

2011
2h
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

2h

Where to Watch

Streaming availability by country

Provider type

Streaming

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History Vault
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Storyline

"13.7 billion years in the making"

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h
Oct 6, 2011
Digital Release
Oct 6, 2011
Languages
English
Director
Douglas Cohen
Production
History
History
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Elise Cantu

Sumerian Woman

Robert R. Cargill

Himself

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