Episodes

8 episodes in this season

The Splendor of the Pharaohs

96 min

The Extraordinary Story of Life

103 min

Everest, the Great Challenge

106 min

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The Fire

106 min

Neanderthals, a Drama From 35,000 Years Ago

109 min

Diamonds, Pearls and Gold

120 min

In the Hell of Volcanoes

120 min

Pompei, Countdown

119 min

Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

TV Series

20011h 46m9.2

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The Fire

Season 1 · Episode 4 · Apr 28, 2001

Fire has been a protagonist of human history; from the first prehistoric fireplaces, born about 400 thousand years ago, to the flames of space rockets, it has always accompanied man in his daily life and in his undertakings. The episode also illustrates, above all, the risks that fire entails: fires, burns, explosions. And he will explain what are the best ways to fight it. In the house, in the car, wherever the flames develop. Alberto Angela travels to various places where fire is the protagonist, also following the special fire departments in their interventions and demonstrations. We will see spectacular images of fires and men intent on putting them out. We will talk about the chemistry of fire, the mistakes to avoid, and how to behave in an emergency. Many people, for example, have died trapped in the car due to failure to provide assistance: the fear that the tank will explode keeps many people from providing help when the car catches fire.

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Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

TV Series

20011h 46m9.2

Documentary

Now playing

The Fire

Season 1 · Episode 4 · Apr 28, 2001

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