How the Earth Was Made: Sahara
Videos are generally available for preview to non-members as short clips. Limited full-length titles are also available. Log In to view the full length title.
Browse Full-length Non-member Titles
As shown on the History Channel. Africa's Sahara Desert is the size of the United States, making it the largest desert in the world. It's also the hottest place on the planet. But now the series of geological discoveries has revealed this searing wasteland hides a dramatically different past. Scientists have unearthed the fossils of whales, freshwater shells, and even ancient human settlements. All clues to a story that would alter the course of human evolution and culminate in biggest climate change event of the last 10,000 years.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 51 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Geology, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: A & E Television Network
- Series: How the Earth Was Made
- Report a Problem
Available Resources
Related Media

How the Earth Was Made: The Grand Canyon

How the Earth Was Made: Vesuvius

How the Earth Was Made: Birth of the Earth

How the Earth Was Made: Sahara

How the Earth Was Made: Yosemite

How the Earth Was Made: The Rockies

How the Earth Was Made: The Ring of Fire

How the Earth Was Made: Everest

How the Earth Was Made: Death Valley

How the Earth Was Made: Mount St. Helens