AirDate: 1/1/2000 |
Overview: Before the rise of civilisations, before history began.. Prehistoric man’s fascination for the stars above, ticking time eternal.. dance of Gods.. Early man’s true genius and fascination expressed in ancient monuments and myth throughout the world.. Since modern computer programmes are able to unveil the skies of the past, we are beginning to explore the incredible extent to which ancient man was fascinated by the cosmos above.. At the same time we loose sight of the stars.. The glory of the Milky Way is obscured by light pollution.A modern tragedy.. As we turn the lights on, are we blinding ourselves? |