Making North America: Origins -
nova

See the epic 3-billion-year story of how our continent came to be. From palm trees that once flourished in Alaska to huge eruptions that nearly tore the Midwest in two, discover how forces of almost unimaginable power gave birth to North America.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4220

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Sat, Apr 26	1:00 P.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Apr 27	12:00 A.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Apr 27	4:00 A.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Apr 27	7:00 A.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Apr 27	9:00 P.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Apr 28	1:00 A.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Apr 29	7:00 P.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 29	9:00 P.M.	Weathering The Future NH World (11.3)
Wed, Apr 30	12:00 A.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH World (11.3)
Wed, Apr 30	2:00 A.M.	Weathering The Future NH World (11.3)
Wed, Apr 30	8:00 A.M.	Arctic Sinkholes NH World (11.3)
Wed, Apr 30	10:00 A.M.	Weathering The Future NH World (11.3)
Wed, Apr 30	9:00 P.M.	Critical Condition: Health In Black America NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 1	1:00 A.M.	Critical Condition: Health In Black America NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 2	3:00 P.M.	Critical Condition: Health In Black America NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 3	5:00 A.M.	Weathering The Future NH World (11.3)