The Nature of Things

Season 57

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging.

The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.

Where to Watch The Nature of Things • Season 57

16 Episodes

  • The Wild Canadian Year (1) - Spring
    E1
    The Wild Canadian Year (1) - SpringThe first days of spring sees Arctic fox pups take their first steps and black bear cubs learn to climb trees after the long cold days of winter while female caribou make the dangerous trek to reach their calving grounds.
  • The Wild Canadian Year (2) - Summer
    E2
    The Wild Canadian Year (2) - SummerSummer is the second chapter in the spectacular landmark series THE WILD CANADIAN YEAR, revealing dramatic wildlife stories and showcasing Canadian landscapes at the peak of their splendour.
  • The Wild Canadian Year (3) - Fall
    E3
    The Wild Canadian Year (3) - FallAs fall begins, young northern gannets leap off cliffs, chipmunks gather supplies and prairie rattlesnakes give birth.
  • The Wild Canadian Year (4) - Winter
    E4
    The Wild Canadian Year (4) - WinterLynx hunt hares in the forest while wolves and caribou clash on the tundra.
  • The Wild Canadian Year (5) - Making the Wild Canadian Year
    E5
    The Wild Canadian Year (5) - Making the Wild Canadian YearA behind-the-scenes look at the endurance and technical skills that went into the making of ``The Wild Canadian Year.''
  • Lost Secrets of the Pyramid
    E6
    Lost Secrets of the PyramidThe Great Pyramid of Egypt may be humanity’s greatest achievement. It’s a skyscraper of stone built without computers or complex machinery. Now the secrets of the pyramid could finally be exposed, thanks to a series of astonishing new findings. Egyptologists are unearthing evidence across the country to reveal a story that tells of more than just how Egypt built a pyramid – they are discovering how the pyramid itself changed Egypt and the world. David Suzuki is joining the experts and scientists on the front-line who are unraveling new clues to the world’s greatest ancient mystery.
  • Into the Fire
    E7
    Into the FireInvestigating the powerful secrets of fire.
  • Secrets from the Ice
    E8
    Secrets from the IceMelting ice in the Yukon reveals ancient treasures.
  • What Trees Talk About
    E9
    What Trees Talk AboutTrees have the ability to work together to transform the world.
  • Jumbo: Life of an Elephant Superstar
    E10
    Jumbo: Life of an Elephant SuperstarAn inspection of the bones of 19th-century phenomenon Jumbo the Elephant reveals secrets about the world's first animal superstar.
  • Ice Bridge
    E11
    Ice BridgeIt is widely believed that the first migrants to North America arrived approximately 14,000 years ago, having trekked across a land bridge spanning the Bering Strait from Siberia to Alaska. However, extraordinary new evidence supports an explosive new theory of another trip to the New World.
  • Mommy Wildest
    E12
    Mommy WildestLions, elephants, and baboons: Three sisterhoods of the savannah, where the mothers rule, and the daughters inherit the wilderness.
  • Champions vs. Legends
    E13
    Champions vs. LegendsWhat if the greatest elite athletes – present and past – could compete against each other on a level playing field? If competitive conditions were made equal, would today’s stars come out on top? Or would they be beaten by the heroes of the past? Renowned sports scientist Steve Haake investigates whether today’s winter sports champions are really better than those of the past or whether they get their edge from modern sports technology.
  • The Science of Magic
    E14
    The Science of MagicExplore why magic is a unique tool for gaining new insights into human cognition, neurobiology, and behaviour.
  • Myth or Science: The Power of Poo
    E15
    Myth or Science: The Power of PooIn Myth or Science: The Power of Poo intrepid scientist, Jennifer Gardy, goes on a journey to find out. Her goal: discover whether poo is simply waste to be banished, or a valuable byproduct that has the power to revolutionize our health.
  • The Kingdom: How Fungi Made Our World
    E16
    The Kingdom: How Fungi Made Our WorldHidden from sight is a kingdom that rules life on land. It’s an alien world with the largest and oldest organisms alive today. It is the 5th Kingdom of fungi.

 

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