Synopsis

Professor Iain Stewart’s sweeping journey into how the Earth has molded human history continues. Traveling to striking landscapes in Iceland, the Middle East, and India, he demonstrates the vital role water has played throughout human existence. He braves a thrilling flight in a powered paraglider to witness firsthand the freshwater cycle upon which we rely, uncovers how villagers nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas have constructed ingenious living bridges to manage the monsoon season, an