The initial settlers of this island, confronted with lava-riddled rocks and iguanas that bore a striking resemblance to dinosaur descendants, dubbed it the "Island of the Damned."
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Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people has long intrigued scientists. They became Muslims long before the Islamization of Africa, and their language, Swahili, is infused with Arabic.
For thousands of years, men have painted no less than 35,000 rock paintings on the walls of these caves.
Life can be rocky on coastlines pounded by the sea amazing communities of creatures whose lives are ruled by the relentless changing tides live clinging to the rocks, or seeking refuge in its crevasses.
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This is the frontier between two worlds, the water's surface.
This Spanish island was made a biosphere reserve over 25 years ago and is now inhabited by animals and plants that can be found nowhere else in the world.
A look at how plants and animals living on Provence's garrigue and steppes withstand the scorching heat of the Mediterranean from spring until high summer.
The Great Barrier Reef is a living, breathing organism supporting the the richest, most complex ecosystem on the planet.
A place influenced by the humid and cold northern weather, but also by the Mediterranean heat and sun.
Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people has long intrigued scientists. They became Muslims long before the Islamization of Africa, and their language, Swahili, is infused with Arabic.
The Chachapoyas were long considered the fiercest warriors of the Andes. Described as ruthless decapitators, they were said to engage in terrifying worship of the dead practices.
Located in the South of England, Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous and most enigmatic prehistoric monuments.
Beautiful golden sands washed over by glassy, placid... or furious seas.
With the latest film-making technology, Sir David Attenborough uncovers the unseen natural treasures of Singapore and explores how the wildlife has adapted to the human world.
Filmed over the course of a year, this series takes you into the secret lives of hidden wildlife in the 16 hectares of forest in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
On the Mediterranean island farthest from any mainland, where many flightless animals died out we discover for every body a story never told before.
The Chachapoyas were long considered the fiercest warriors of the Andes. Described as ruthless decapitators, they were said to engage in terrifying worship of the dead practices.
Located in the South of England, Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous and most enigmatic prehistoric monuments.