Children Of The Stars

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season

Children Of The Stars is a documentary from CuriosityStream that explores the fascinating interplay between human evolution, space exploration, and cosmic events. This series of four episodes delves deep into the mysteries of the universe and our place in it, examining how our species has evolved over time and how we have strived to explore the unknown.

The first episode of the series, titled "Genesis", sets the stage by providing a broad overview of the universe and the forces that have shaped it over billions of years. It examines how stars are born, how they evolve, and how they eventually die, leaving behind the building blocks of life. The episode also explores the concept of panspermia, the idea that life on Earth may have originated from microbial life forms hitchhiking on comets or meteorites.

The second episode, "First Steps", focuses on the dawn of human evolution and how our species emerged from the landscape of Africa. It examines the archaeological evidence that has been gleaned from excavations over the past century and how researchers have pieced together the timeline of human evolution. The episode also explores the early technology and tools that our ancestors used to survive in a harsh world, and how these early developments paved the way for the later technological advancements that enabled us to explore space.

The third episode, "The Ultimate Machine", is a deep dive into the human brain and how it allows us to perceive the world around us. It examines the neurological processes that govern our senses, how memories are formed and retrieved, and how we use language to communicate. The episode also explores the concept of artificial intelligence and the challenges of creating machines that can truly think and reason like humans.

The final episode, "New Worlds", explores the future of human evolution and the prospects for space exploration beyond our solar system. It examines the concept of terraforming, the process of transforming hostile planets into habitable environments, as well as the potential for interstellar travel using technologies like warp drive and wormholes. The episode also examines the potential implications of discovering intelligent life elsewhere in the universe and how such a discovery could shape our future as a species.

Overall, Children Of The Stars is a captivating and thought-provoking series that explores the fundamental questions of human existence and our place in the universe. With stunning visuals, expert commentary, and a wide-ranging scope, this series is a must-watch for anyone with an interest in science, astronomy, or human evolution.

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The Future
10. The Future
January 1, 2014
What is our future relationship with our celestial home? Children in Colombia give us their thoughts on life in other planets and we visit Bonampak, an ancient Mayan site, where a father and son convey the importance of maintaining ancestral knowledge and traditions.
Destiny Stars
9. Destiny Stars
January 1, 2014
Astronomy or Astrology? Explore Infiernito, an ancient astronomical observatory of the Muiscas people in Colombia. Understand the vision of the skies held by the Tucanos and Baniwa tribes in the Brazilian Amazon. In Chile, visit the Association of Skeptics who challenge the validity of horoscopes.
Milky Way
8. Milky Way
January 1, 2014
Attend a session of astro-photography in the Spanish Canary Island, and be dazzled by the spectacular images of the Milky Way. Then in the Amazon region of Brazil, an indigenous planetarium works to preserve ancient knowledge of the sky; there is even a road modeled after the stars of the Milky Way.
Southern Cross
7. Southern Cross
January 1, 2014
How do constellations influence us now and in ancient times? Visit Easter Island in Polynesia to discover how the Pleiades Constellation influences the calendar for local people; at the Strait of Magellan learn how the Southern Cross served as a guide for ancient sailors, and more!
Origins Of The Universe
6. Origins Of The Universe
January 1, 2014
How did the Universe and life begin? We visit ALMA, the largest radio telescope in the world, where research is carried out to find out the origins of the Universe. In Chile we witness a dance dedicated to the Big Bang; and the ritual of the Mapuche indigenous people, We Tripantu.
Meteorites
5. Meteorites
January 1, 2014
Across Latin America, meteors have played a role in culture and folk tales. Visit Campo del Cielo, a region in Chaco, Argentina, the site of a 4,000-year-old meteor shower and learn about the significance that the event has up to this day. We also travel to a meteor crater in Chile and more!
Venus
4. Venus
January 1, 2014
Travel to Death Valley, California, to get as close to the atmosphere of Venus as you can on Earth. Then journey into Chichen Itza, Mexico, to explore the knowledge of Venus held by Mayas and jam to rock group, Sak Tzevul, as they sing about Mayan culture in ancient languages, and more.
Mars
3. Mars
January 1, 2014
Explore the likelihood of life on Mars, with NASA's experiments in the Atacama Desert in Chile, the most similar place to the red planet on earth. Meet a Colombian astronaut who was trained to travel to the red planet, and learn about Curiosity, a robotic mission sent to Mars and more!
Moon
2. Moon
January 1, 2014
As we look at the relationship of Latin American cultures with the Moon, we visit the millenary city of Chan Chan, in the North of Peru, built by the Chimu culture to worship the Moon; see how Aztecs in Mexico measured time by the Moon, and look at the Wayu people in Colombia and their Moon rituals.
Sun
1. Sun
January 1, 2014
Travel to Mexico, Colombia and Bolivia to discover how the ancient civilizations of Latin America worshipped and observed the Sun. Among the destinations: experience the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan and a ritual for the Winter Solstice, the Inti Raymi or Feast of the Sun in Tiwanacu, Bolivia.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2014