Eons

From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of

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Episodes

  • How Horses Took Over North America (Twice)

    Horses vanished from North America for 10,000 years until a mammal brought them back.
  • When Birds Had Teeth

    How did Archaeopteryx relate to today’s birds? Its teeth provide a major clue.
  • When Fish Wore Armor

    420 million years ago, some fish wore armor – and it may have served a surprising purpose.
  • The Mystery of the Eocene’s Lethal Lake

    In the 1800s, miners found beautifully preserved fossils of animals from the Eocene.
  • When Fish First Breathed Air

    Before a group of fish could live on dry land, they acquired the ability to breathe air.
  • When Insects First Flew

    Insects were the first animals to fly. Scientists are still working on how it happened.
  • FAQs From Our First Year

    To celebrate our first anniversary together, we’d like to answer some of your questions.
  • Where Did Viruses Come From?

    Where did viruses come from and how did they evolve? Are viruses alive?

About Eons

Join hosts Hank Green, Kallie Moore, and Blake de Pastino as they take you on a journey through the history of life on Earth. From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of Dinosaurs” -- right up to the end of the most recent Ice Age.

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