Series synopsis
NOVA: Treasures of the Earth is an American drama television series that premiered on PBS on April 24, 2018.
Treasures of the Earth: Gems, Metals, and Power is a 3-part series that will take us on a journey deep inside Earth to uncover the mysteries of how these treasures were created, and to explore how they have allowed humankind to progress and build our great civilizations. But even as that quest continues, we are discovering that some of our treasures may soon run out or have unintended consequences that bring new perils. Can our ancient treasures reveal new secrets that will help us solve the pro ...
Premise
Treasures of the Earth: Gems, Metals, and Power is a 3-part series that will take us on a journey deep inside Earth to uncover the mysteries of how these treasures were created, and to explore how they have allowed humankind to progress and build our great civilizations. But even as that quest continues, we are discovering that some of our treasures may soon run out or have unintended consequences that bring new perils. Can our ancient treasures reveal new secrets that will help us solve the problems we face today?
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Debbie Berebichez as Self
- Lung S. Chan as Self
- Lisa Dong as Self
- Aomawa Baker as Self
- Edo Berger as self
- Jeanette Caines as self
- Paul Ekins as self
- Zhiqiang Feng as self
- Janice Gillespie as self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 24, 2018 | April 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gems This program explains the formation, chemistry, variations and allure of the most notable gemstones; diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, jade and opals. |
April 24, 2018 |
| 2 |
Metals Metals: What is it about the nature of metals that have made them a pillar of human civilization? |
April 24, 2018 |
| 3 |
Power Power: Drill underground to see the treasures that power our world—today and into the future. |
April 24, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2018 |
| Status | continue |