Series

The Shape of the World

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Release date: 1991-04-01
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Status: Returning Series

About The Shape of the World

The Shape of the World is a 1991 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Patrick Stewart. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shape of the World in Czech Republic — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Reveals how maps shape not only our sense of geography, but also our social, political, and even religious thinking. In the past, mapmakers have provoked assassinations, won or lost wars, and opened the ways to wealth and power. Today, they help answer the crises of epidemics and climate change. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. Shown over six weeks on PBS, from April 1, 1991 to May 6, 1991, The Shape of the World uses the subject of mostly old maps to cover history, from Eratosthenes, the Egyptian Greek who figured out the circumference of the Earth over 2,200 years ago to modern (in 1990) satellite mapping using computers. The film crews go all over the world, from Portugal to Mexico to the Palio in Siena to the Far East. 3-disc set Released August 2009 The epic tale of mapping the globe, as seen on PBS. Produced in consultation with the British Library and Royal Geographical Society-the world's largest scholarly organization dedicated to the science of geography. "Explores the history of mapmaking with elegance and intelligence" - The New York Times. How do we see the world? Some ancients believed it rode on the back of a turtle. The Greeks viewed it as a sphere and measured it with astonishing accuracy. Today, scientists monitor it from space, detecting complex climate patterns that threaten our survival. Narrated by Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation), this fascinating six-part series traces the history of mapmaking, from crude clay tablets to sophisticated electronic screens. Internationally respected historians, NASA scientists, and other experts explain how humans rely on imagination, observation, and mathematics to create pictures that make sense of our world. Throughout history, maps have served as symbols of wealth and power, tools of conquest and subjugation, and instruments for saving lives. They once held information worth killing for, and now they offer clues that might avert global destruction.

Seasons (1)

Season 16 eps · 1991

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shape of the World in Czech Republic?+

The Shape of the World is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Czech Republic. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shape of the World on Netflix?+

The Shape of the World is not on Netflix in Czech Republic right now.

How many seasons of The Shape of the World are there?+

The Shape of the World has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Shape of the World?+

The Shape of the World stars Patrick Stewart.

When did The Shape of the World come out?+

The Shape of the World is a 1991 web series.

What genre is The Shape of the World?+

The Shape of the World is Documentary series.