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The Universe

The Universe

Description: In the years since man first ventured into space, scientific discoveries have had a dramatic impact on mankind's perception of both the universe and the human race's relationship to it. This ambitious series examines the known universe and the speculative worlds that may lie out there beyond the edge of the unknown.
Genre: Documentary, History
Year Released: 2007
Number of seasons: 8
Number of episodes: 90
First episode air date: May 29, 2007
Narrated By: Erik Thompson
Network: History

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