What Was The Earth Like 1 Billion Years Ago?

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Researched and Written by Leila Battison
Narrated and Edited by David Kelly
Thumbnail Art and Art by Ettore Mazza
Art by Khail Kupsky
Maps by Adriano Bezerra
If you like our videos, check out Leila's KZbin channel:
/ @somethingincredible
Music from Epidemic Sound and Artlist, stock footage from Videoblocks.
Image Credits:
Gruinard Island By Kevin Walsh from Oxford, England - www.flickr.com/photos/8662458..., CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Isle Royale By Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - Lake Superior Shore at Isle Royale National Park, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Copper By James St. John - Copper and silver (Mesoproterozoic, 1.05-.1.06 Ga; Isle Royale Number 3 Mine, Houghton County, northern Michigan, USA), CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
By James St. John - Copper crystals (Mesoproterozoic, 1.05-1.06 Ga; Franklin Jr. Mine, Hancock, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA), CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Laurentian Mountains By Josyan Pierson - www.josyan.ca, CC BY 2.5, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Great Rift Valley By Redgeographics - Map produced from scratch using public domain source data, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Amethyst By JJ Harrison (jjharrison.com.au/) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Great Lakes By Philroc - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Eukaryotes By Picturepest - Amöbe mit einverleibtem Rädertierchen - Fokalebene 3, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Cells Ojima K, Lin Z, de Andrade I, Costa M, Mermelstein C, CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Beyeler J, Schnyder I, Katsaros C, Chiquet M, CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Eukaryotic cells by Alexander Klepnev, CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Cyanobacteria Asai H, Iwamori S, Kawai K, Ehira S, Ishihara J, Aihara K, Shoji S, Iwasaki H, CC BY 2.5 creativecommons.org/licenses/... via Wikimedia Commons
Red Algae By Dagoberto E. Venera-Pontón, William E. Schmidt and Suzanne Fredericq - [1] doi:10.3389/fmars.2019.00652, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
By Eric Guinther at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
By Emoody26 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Bacteria Fontana C, Lambert A, Benaroudj N, Gasparini D, Gorgette O, Cachet N, Bomchil N, Picardeau M, CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/... via Wikimedia Commons
Bicellum images By Authors of the study: Paul K. Strother, Martin D. Brasier, David Wacey, Leslie Timpe, Martin Saunders, Charles H. Wellman - www.cell.com/current-biology/..., CC BY 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Somerset island By LawrieM - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Bangiomorpha images courtesy of Professor Nicholas J Butterfield
Image of Black Sea Wreck courtesy of Dr. Rodrigo Pacheco-Ruiz/Black Sea MAP
Back arc basin By Zyzzy2 at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

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[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

No matter how neutral we try to be, we always end up using language suggesting that life was somehow _trying_ to come into being - as if _will_ enters the picture, but there can be no "will" without mind or consciousness. Hence, repeatedly, circumstances worked to allow life to begin, then morph, endure something impossible, then morph again, until at last a super creature appeared, the cherry on top of the earth cake - homo sapien s. At least we seem to think we're god's magnum opus. This elusive chemical spark that gave birth to life is perhaps the only thing that keeps me believing in a creator, but not worshipping said Creator, b/c he made His babies and walked out, such the Dead Beat that he must be - brilliant scientists though - an emotionless savant of a god.

[@thelaughinghyenas8465]

@@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 , I prefer to enjoy marvels rather than quibble. This video series is unbelievably beautiful, from the depth of knowledge to the stories to the photography to the wonderful narration. I can't think of a better series for teaching this scientific subject that I have ever seen. Likewise, I prefer to enjoy all the life around me. Life is rich and ancient, how ancient we don't even know. Is there hard evidence of a creator? No. Is there hard evidence of the non-existence of a creator that lurks somewhere, somewhen in the multiverse? No, there isn't. You declare "the only thing that keeps me believing in a creator, but not worshipping said Creator, b/c he made His babies and walked out, such the Dead Beat that he must be." What is your scientifically demonstrable evidence that the creator hasn't been watching over us and working with this planet literally for billions of years? It doesn't exist, just as there currently is no scientifically accepted evidence of life on other worlds. Declare that there is definitely no life anywhere else in the universe, and people will consider you illogical and almost certainly a nut job. Declare that there definitely is no loving creator that continues to guide this world and people think you're "edgy." I submit that both declarations are equally unscientific.

[@horsetuna]

Weird that the first article about the black seas Greek name calls it The Hospitable. But all the other articles match what you say.

[@ariblue400]

@HistoryoftheEarth I'll patiently wait until you made a video about the elusive and immensely interesting Ediacaran biota

[@thelaughinghyenas8465]

@@ariblue400 , While I really look forward to seeing the Ediacaran done right by this channel, every production has been gold.

[@memepope7478]

These videos are so comfy. Sometimes you just want to put on some science and chill, it’s no fun if the video is 10 minutes and you gotta be picking something else soon. 42 minutes of high quality content and you can actually relax.

[@a5c0]

I agree. I hate the 10-15 minute mark that most channels target.

[@cnacma]

Yep. My favorite thing to relax at night is to turn on science documentaries and build my city in cities skylines. This channel is amazing.

[@Oberon4278]

Science and Chill 👌 my only problem here is that it's about biological weapons. Or it starts that way. Few things are more horrifying.

[@tamirisgaelzer1902]

Exactly

[@MantraHerbInchSin]

I agree. This is great stuff, I love Earth history. SFIA has long episodes as well, I recommend

[@thommyneter168]

The sun is still a deadly laser!

[@octopusmime]

✨now you can eat sunlight✨

[@WeHateYeiur]

i love bill lol

[@Da1FooGuy]

Not anymore there's a blanket

[@finisheddayz5929]

The sun is a terrorist giving peaceful people of earth cancer... We should build our own laser to destroy The Sun!!!!

[@death_witch]

We actually have a laser thats 1/10th the power of the sun. Freakishly terrifying

[@ElMarcel1982]

it is called Black sea from Ottoman customs, as they identified the cardinal directions with colors, and black stands for north. Westerners adopted Ottoman naming for the Red (south) sea as well. Great work, thank you so much!

[@Emiko0807]

The ancient Chinese also associated directions with colour: East blue/green, South red, West white and North black/dark. I do wonder if that's something inherited from the Chinese or if we're looking at concurrent culture evolution.

[@Saka_Mulia]

A billion years ago is about 4.3 Galactic years. That amount of time always breaks my brain. We are such a “day and years” species, it's unfathomable to me how researchers can even begin to comprehend the enormous temporal distance. Great vid!

[@normwolfer5024]

It's easy. They just make it all up.

[@slo911video]

The Galactic Year is fascinating. This video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2adqynn9B4Zsk discusses how the galactic arms in our galaxy might have great effects on our solar system and earth, every few hundred million years.

[@maryann2628]

A galactic year varies for some reason sometime 220 millions year sometimes 280 million years i believe its 250 millon years ago because its easier and in the middle of the range of galactic year and divides without decimals in 1,000

[@MrJumper1956]

They can’t the ice age is still in their heads!

[@nostalgiabynicola9158]

💯

[@Hot_Hard_Cowboy]

I am a chemist and astronomer at heart, but I must admit, these videos you make really peak my interest in geology and biology immensely .

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Pique

[@hwplugburz]

Same here actualy 👍

[@brenlocke4092]

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[@voidremoved]

Im a prophet and I just clicked cause the thumbnail mentioned Eden. It is curious to see how sinners and deceivers try to explain things out of the Bible. The supernatural is real, Eden is not of this earth. Eden is more like Dr Who's booth but without the footprint

[@marcorodrigues8303]

E tbm em psicologia há Prison em Ghost pra Trump e os Demais Mentais vai ser bom . pra eles vamos ver como se sai . tem muito que não acredita mais real tbm isso na América. 😌😆❤️#

[@karlsson8439]

36:40 I understood that reference! nice one. the quality of the video is excellent as usual for your channel. I am always happy to see a new one in my inbox.

[@MarsJenkar]

Yeah, when I heard that one, I had to stop the video just so I could compose myself. Was _not_ expecting a shout-out to Bill Wurtz there.

[@ajakethompson]

I had to pause and appreciate the reference. Also I was just on bill’s channel yesterday. Hmm despite the fact that I have been subscribed to this channel for a while maybe that reference and the associated comments about it and me watching Bill’s new videos yesterday triggered the algorithm to put this near the top off my home page today.

[@AlexYurian]

Was about to type it. Was not expecting that kind of reference here lol

[@zackkertzman7709]

I still go back rewatch that video from time to time... Pure gold.

[@rainthefemboi]

He said the funny!

[@DavidRutten]

The writing, narration and production quality on these videos is absolutely stunning. It leaves 99% of TV documentaries in the dust.

[@iLikeMyOwnPosts]

I remember when both of the channels started. Came right out of the gate with high quality, epic content. I believe I have watched every one twice, and many of them I have seen more than once. Thank you for making these videos.

[@MaxUgly]

If you watched "every one twice"... How are only some "more than once"?... Tricky... lol

[@Deeplycloseted435]

He has a huge library of history channels/videos as well. Just look through the community/channels tab. All good stuff.

[@Maliique]

Ditto

[@scarlettsteele7999]

Same here!

[@Yonggbaek]

Wait.. 🤨

[@damiannewman77]

I'm not quite ready to watch this yet, it's a bed time thing, but I can't tell you how excited I am that it's droped 😃 this and history of the universe are by far and away my favourite channels!

[@bjornopjemic]

Same as the daily videos of Anton Petrov!

[@HissoriRenda]

Yeah I fall asleep to every new episode, rewatch in the morning

[@Jumptownwore]

Tjen You Are doing it wrong;) when he posts a video, that is when You go to bed.

[@redplanet7163]

@@HissoriRenda Same here. I'll probably fall asleep to this off and on for the next few months. Then one day I'll actually watch it and be surprised by how much of this I already know 🤣🤣🤣

[@successmeditations110]

Probably best not to watch this one before sleeping.

[@hannahbrown2728]

Ive been in love with this channel for months. Its got a non intrusive and short intro thats so rare. Often times most channels their intro feels 5x louder. Then the writing is just stellar. Hearing shit like "...the sun was still a deadly lazer." fucking cracks me up, every episode is captivating and theres that bit of humor mixed in too. Amazing work, thanks!

[@fuckhandsmcmike6738]

“ The sun is a deadly laser” The way I looked up from painting my nails when you said that-

[@quinius173]

The sun is a deadly lazer 🤣 36:40

[@peterplotts1238]

Leila Battison is an excellent researcher and writer. Thanks.

[@HyzersGR]

Whoever writes and narrates and edits these are brilliant. Both the terrestrial channel and the cosmic one

[@dadrising6464]

voices of the past is great aswell ;)

[@dannydevito2244]

What’s the cosmic one?

[@northstarpheonix]

@@dannydevito2244 History of the universe.

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[@VoicesofthePast]

Yaayyy

[@rycolligan]

I'm really impressed with the narrative progression of this series. Ms. Battison did an excellent job with the script for this episode. Thanks for all your work to the whole team.

[@ddd228]

I liked the video without sound.

[@Phyx1u5]

its like he's reciting a beautiful 42 minute long poem. excellent content. thank you.

[@randomfaux9647]

imagine this guy being your spouse, how often you would be having a conversation with him, and then waking up with only a memory of a half of a conversation... It would be rough

[@TDREXrx9]

Underrated comment of the year!

[@andrearupe8094]

Hmn? Oh- sorry honey, I nodded off again. No no you're not boring, just overwhelmingly cozy

[@Darthbelal]

This guy is good. He takes a bunch of disparate facts and weaves them into a single, coherent tome highlighting the complexity of life and how it came to be what it is. Synergy at its finest.....

[@raphaelklaussen1951]

The voice is of a professional speaker, not the content producer. =)

[@VoicesofthePast]

Nope, it's the guy who edits it too (for this video at least) but written by Leila Battison. Also its me

[@raphaelklaussen1951]

@@VoicesofthePast Your voice is very nice, one of the nicest I have heard, up there with Morgan Freeman's.

[@Darthbelal]

@@VoicesofthePast Okay, can I say that the collaborative effort that produced this high quality video is very much appreciated?

[@eternalstudent7461]

​@@VoicesofthePastHi, and thank you! A question for you, please: As our Earth once had shorter days, I'm curious whether Earth's revolution speed also was different in the past... and btw with faster rotation, there would be more days in a year, either way 🙂 But I often ponder our counting of billions of years, it's almost like the description of sums of money from the distant past, how it's necessary to adjust the numbers in order to have it relatable in terms of today's standards of monetary value. I'd really like to know whether Earth's revolution rate has changed over the course of our tiny but very long history of existence 🙂

[@kma3647]

Watching these videos brings out in me the little boy who loved dinosaurs! These videos have a way of bringing together so much of what I've learned in countless biology, chemistry, geology, etc classes over the years all with the poetry and calming sense of wonder of an old Jacques Cousteau or David Attenborough film. You guys are inspiring future generations with this work!

[@M4st3rDuck]

One of my favorite things about this channel and history of the universe is the story at the beginning that is written so well that I forget for a moment what I was originally watching until the Segway happens, and then gets woven into the main topic later. I swear these ~45 minutes always pass too quick and leave me yearning for more. Keep fueling our curiosity!

[@spockskynet]

Am I the only one that finds that annoying? It just makes half the video seem off topic.

[@shgds]

​@@spockskynethave to agree but this is the only channel i've found that talks about topics im interested in as in depth as i'd like unfortunately

[@matthewpollock9685]

36:39 A brilliant tip of the hat to one of the greatest pieces of media ever created. Well done.

[@Bloodknok]

Wonderful stuff, again. The Grenville Orogeny is one of my favourite geological periods, and it’s interesting to see it within a wider global context

[@noided583]

I genuinely don't understand how this channel doesn't have more subscribers. The overall quality of each subsequent video goes from strength to strength, truly superb. The absolute marvel that this content is available to so many people for free cannot be understated. Well done, History of the Earth, this channel is a fucking gem

[@texmj123]

I sarcastically don't understand

[@kenhiett5266]

I understand.

[@jeffwads]

For some reason, you are assuming that most people even think about reality or nature. Most do not. They think about how some burger is going to taste or what Brittney's new song is going to be.

[@sirsherlock3550]

Personally, I'm not in to fiction.

[@MaxBrix]

By definition average is mediocre. About 1/2 of people are below average.

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

36:39 Don't for one second think I missed that Bill Wurtz reference, you clever narrator you.

[@jwc449]

Leila has been doing a great job at writing all of these

[@noeldenever]

I've been watching this every night since it was posted. It's fascinating how the little pieces (Gruinard Island, copper deposit at Isle Royal, shipwreck at the Black Sea) tie in with the main topic. As usual, superb writing and A++ delivery. It's everything I need to have fun and relax at the end of a long day. Thank you very much ❤

[@kylerosenberg2508]

micropaleontology is so underrated. Glad this channel exists, even though we're on the brink of focusing on plants and metazoans.

[@noneofyourbizness]

brilliantly and masterfully scripted. as a sparsely educated layman i've had and continue to have many critical links in my understanding of our planet revealed and explained here. very grateful to all behind this exceptional channel.

[@marcorodrigues8303]

Viu aí como psicológico mental ele se abriu e contou a verdade virou uma Leyd 😌🐩😆#

[@DS-ys8mz]

I wish this guy would narrate on audible , I would listen to him read the telephone book.

[@StaticBlaster]

Thanks for all of these detailed videos of our planet's geological history. It's very informative and enjoyable to contemplate on.

[@EUROWEFILMS]

Fantastic, if only this production was available in my youth certainly my life would have taken a different route, thank you so very much.

[@RaptorMocha]

I got unreasonably happy when he said “The sun is a deadly laser”

[@Saka_Mulia]

Absolutely brilliant research and narration. Subscribed and binge-watching.

[@imyourmaster77]

This channel always gives me chills. I love everything about our world. Times might be hard but life is beautiful.

[@Richardj410]

Just found your channel and I love it. Now I'll have to go back to the beginning to watch them all. Thank you for taking the time to make these.

[@harrietharlow9929]

So glad you mentioned the Midcontinental Rift System. It certainly helped Lake Superior become what it is.

[@VOMITQUEEN]

The way these videos are told is just…. masterful storytelling

[@jeffmcclure2603]

Again; a work of art. Wonderful storytelling skills mixed with great filmed editing and science. You’re setting the mark here. These each take an incredible amount of time, effort and retakes, I’m sure. Many thanks

[@joz6683]

Excellent, just finished watching this. I had been waiting for more content and excited for this since the posting saying new content. I have cast this to the main T.V as soon as I could. This like all your content deserves a larger screen a cup of tea and some biscuits...

[@sabrinafelber]

Thank you great content! The narration is spot on and the editing is beautiful!

[@CyberOfficer]

I remember smoking a joint for the first time in years and coming across the “what was earth like 4 billion years ago” back when it was first posted. Oh my god i hadn’t had such distinct and amazing visuals in my head… like ever. Thank you for the work you put into these videos. I love watching your videos late at night in a dark room… phone screen off, and just drifting into “that” space. Thanks for clearing and easing my ruthless mind. I don’t have many things that help me anymore. Music doesn’t help anymore. I lost my bestfriend last year (22 years old.) My endless thoughts have drove me to suicide 4x in 2021. I’m not here for sympathy, or to say that you saved me… but i’m just here to say thank you for these fascinating videos. Thanks for turning the volume down on my brain and for turning sleepless nights into wild dreams and peaceful nights. Keep these videos coming! Please 💕

[@philipmcdonagh1094]

These videos and a joint is kind of like Laurel and Hardy. Useless on their own.

[@SharonD369]

The quality of these uploads are absolutely outstanding, I love the channel 👌

[@ColleenJousma]

this whole serious will be interesting to watch from start to finish when it's done. I've watched each one and have learned so much. Thank you to everyone involved.

[@paultheaudaciousbradford6772]

Love your stuff! Always well researched and well presented. Thank you for making us all a little smarter.

[@sadwingsraging3044]

Excellent work as expected by the entire crew. Might I suggest a video detailing all known Cratons and their present locations with the history of each from creation?

[@harrietharlow9929]

That would be fabulous. I second that!

[@globalsurfer]

This is the most articulate video narration with the most adjectives I have ever had the privledge to observe and listen to! Well done!

[@johngraves6878]

Impeccable work that rises from geology to spirituality. Written, edited and scored with great sensitivity. David is superb.

[@entropytango5348]

Once again, beautifully written and presented, thank you

[@riseofthemachine2623]

Thank you for a year of simply extraordinary History of the Earth documentaries. I think I can speak for others in the hope that your carry on with these wonderfully produced pieces.

[@rickkarrer8370]

I just discovered, and am loving, this channel. I would love to see your stuff in HDR. It doesn't even have to be 4K, just that HDR would look amazing.

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The visuals!! Best video on your channel so far; absolutely stunning work!!

[@earthling99]

I LOVE it!! Always learning new stuff while super relaxed! Thank you so much!

[@susanharris5926]

Really enjoyed this video. If you wrote it and/or edited it, brilliant job!

[@NathanWostrel]

Thanks for the continued amazing content. I am always thrilled to see a new video on the History of the Earth.

[@felixthecat3n2]

Without doubt, this channel is as good as any BBC or professionally produced commercial content. The narration alone sets it apart from its rivals. An extraordinary piece of work, of which the channel owner should be immensely proud. Thank you so much.

[@Familylawgroup]

I really enjoy this channel and I am impressed with the depth of research evident in the script. Does anyone know what teams are behind the research, writing, and voice work? I would love to give credit where credit is due. Have I overlooked a prior “who we are and what and why we do this channel” type video? If so, can someone comment with the link to such a bio video? If you haven’t produced such a thing, I would like to propose, for your future consideration, a BTS showing us how much time and research goes into these videos, as well as the animations and scenic shots.

[@souldavidthompson4854]

That was fascinating! I learned so much about a period of Earth's history I knew little about -- thank you 🙏

[@blob5907]

props to the cameraman who recorded the earth a billion years ago for us to watch.

[@Sawyer_LH]

36:41 loved the Bill Wurtz reference

[@mandyb8675]

"the sun is still a deadly lazer" listening to this while driving and had a chuckle from that.

[@charlesjmouse]

Always excellent, and written with a touch of poetry. Thank you.

[@samf313]

Another fascinating and immaculate video from you all, the talent of everyone, from the writers, to the editors, to the narrator, everything is simply perfect and makes for my favorite content on this site. Thank you all again for such an amazing video!

[@Rafaga777]

As always top notch quality. What a pleasure to watch. Please keep on the good work. Much appreciated.

[@ChadieRahimian]

Every time I watch a video from your channels I am short of crying because of how beautiful and impressive they are. The story progression, attention to details and amount of information includes is unbelievable. I would have liked to support you somehow but can't find any patreon link or such in your description.

[@Emily-ck9ji]

These videos have quickly made this channel one of my favorites to watch out for. The quality of the editing, the scripts, the narration, the delivery of information - perfect.

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E Claro 😌 tudo e possível au que crer .no Cristo Jesus do Calvário e na sua Ressurreição. 🤗😇👼🤴#

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I love these videos. They are informative, interesting, and calming.

[@fritz4860]

Bro, your voice is so calming, I literally fall asleep to these, and even when I don't I still love the sheer volume of info you tell. Thank you!

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

These are so very well-made that I come back to watch them every so often, simply for enjoyment. Thank you for these videos! ❤️❤️

[@felipericketts]

Love your stories! They provide a glimpse into the amazing history we are all a consequence of. Thanks :-)

[@prairierider7569]

James Webb is now in space and doing its thing! I can’t wait for exploratory ships to go to Enceladus and Europa to find out how complex life may be on them!

[@HughJorgan1]

Those first Webb photos are mind boggling. Apparently we’re looking over 13 billion years back in time. And I agree…it’ll be fascinating when we start exploring Europa’s ocean for life.

[@prairierider7569]

@@HughJorgan1 the last picture of the farthest galaxy was created only a couple hundred million years after the Big Bang! How rad! Now if we could somehow prove the multiple universe theory 100% that would be out of this world

[@ruipais8328]

Appreciate the text and the voice, the images depict the content in an amazing rich graphic way, and is dotted with modern findings, history, discoveries, that substantiate the historical content, teaches us more about modern science and scientists, and add comfort and warmth to the whole story. I am amazed, could not imagine a better accomplished show. Thank you very much to all the team involved.

[@ifihf]

Fabulous documentary, thoroughly fascinating! Many thanks.

[@thedirty530]

These videos are phenomenal! The combination of landmasses and the corresponding development of organisms included together is so hard to come by. Simply Amazing!

[@naes6843]

This explanation of just how and where “life” came from, is simply the very best explanation I’ve ever seen. The writing is super and narrated by a gentleman of wonderful abilities was a gift. Thanks so much. Dave in Phoenix Arizona

[@geoffharmer1366]

Another great episode, keep up the great work.

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The best all-rounded channel ever!. Don't ever stop making these videos, please.

[@adastra5346]

Absolutely awesome job...... love this channel.

[@defyboom1153]

All these complex and billions of years and i’m here to comment on this brief history of our world, i feel so humbled to exists and share my opinion

[@fern3436]

I just found your channel but I'm already in love. This and the "Fall of Civilizations Podcast" are awesome for long car rides.

[@isaacnewtonstolemyjoy]

Yall make me so interested in the universe 😍 First you make me fall for math (changed my major to math partially because of HOTU) and now you were able to keep me awake *and interested* in biology. Love your guys' work so much ❤

[@UnityAndFreedom]

This content is what makes the Internet a great place to be. What mastery over storytelling! Along with the emotion that slowly envelops us, the journey makes us float through the ever-fleeting passage of Time. This is incredibly beautiful! Thank you so much, sir, for such a high quality post! Happy to be alive and privileged to know who we are and how we have been. 26:54 "Somewhere, on this miserable planet, there is, a glimmer, of hope"

[@dennisnicholson952]

This was pretty interesting especially the section on the shipwrecks that are remarkably well preserved by the anaerobic nature of the Black Sea's depths. I recall seeing, quite a few years ago, a National Geographic documentary featuring Dr. Robert Ballard of Titanic fame as he discovered one of these shipwrecks and marveled at its state of preservation. Perhaps it won't be possible to answer this question here but have any of these vessels been brought to the surface for preservation and/or further study?

[@noeldenever]

TED-Ed made a video about this around 3 months ago, check it out. The ships are too fragile to be brought up. And exposing them to oxygen in the surface can't be beneficial, since it's the anoxic condition that preserves them in the first place. We can only take samples and leave them where they are. Such a fascinating study.

[@coltonross2227]

Just found this channel and subscribed near instantly! Great content, production, and narration.

[@polfosol]

I want to listen to this guy like, forever. Thanks to my favorite channel for providing another brilliant video

[@shobanaraghuveeran]

I am grateful to come across this wonderful KZbin channel, the content is awesome, and the style of narration is simply superb! Yet another great video!!

[@fnutarf2085]

excellent video, as usual, only wish I could have used it in my school essay earlier

[@TanteDani1]

Yay, new content! Love this channel ❤

[@FelixIsGood]

As always the video is top notch, your channel deserves much more subscribers.

[@phoenix3992]

These produce in me a feeling of such profound beauty I'm compelled to comment. I really appreciated how new the evidence presented in this video was. I'd heard of Bangiomorpha. But Bicellum brasieri was unfamiliar to me. Thank you for the insight.

[@anthonytaylor5835]

I was a space guy and thought the Earth was boring to learn about. Since watching these videos, I can’t get enough of it. Perfect narration and beautiful video. Thank you! Anyone else impressed with History of the Earth?

[@mikemm8549]

Amazing work! Keep it up

[@madrigale6396]

Isle Royale and Lake Superior are simply amazing. Im glad to see it get love here

[@fionagibson7529]

Would it be possible for this video to get subtitles? It’s very interesting and I want everyone to be able to watch it.

[@Great_Olaf5]

Is this the same thing that resulted in the telluric iron deposit in Greenland? You mentioned minerals dividing up and flowing towards the surface, and I know that elemental iron is extremely rare, IIRC that one deposit is the only telluric iron deposit known, with the vast majority being mineralized rust from the Great Oxygenation.

[@emmanuelpower2439]

Really like the clarity and the pace of the commentary. Very intelligently produced.

[@TheOGLemonduck]

These are the only videos on KZbin that I can fall asleep to. So calming yet so interesting

[@Space_Aquila]

This is really well made, sometimes I forget I am still on KZbin when I see Videos like this one.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

And then you read the comments?

[@daniell1483]

It is strange to imagine a version of Earth so different from the one we know today. No fish, no reptiles, no birds, no mammals, no complex life at all. Just thousands of tiny stepping stones that enable endosymbiosis.

[@roblestako8221]

Not even microbes wow

[@jamesherbie4670]

This kind of stuff freaks me out. I feel so small and insignificant compared to the forces of the universe

[@rowbot5555]

Well then it's a good thing you don't have to deal with the whole universe, humans will probably never even leave the inner solar system for another century or two. Much less think about the vast expanses of space, for now it's better to focus on what you can do to make our tiny little corner of the universe a better place