The history of our world in 18 minutes

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October 5, 2014 classic TED Talk David Christian: The history of our world in 18 minutes 17:40 minutes · TED2011 Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of the cosmic timeline. Watch now »     Playlist of the Day Ancient clues Fascinating talks by archaeologists and evolutionary biologists about humanity's beginnings and journey. Watch » 5 TED Talks · Total run time 1:32:41 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read TED's magazine of ideas at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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