A Journey Through 4.5 Billion Years of Earth's History in 1 Hour

Embark on an epic, hour-long musical journey through the 4.5 billion-year history of our planet. This video from Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell beautifully visualizes Earth's incredible story, from its fiery birth to the emergence of humankind. Witness the formation of the moon, the "lava hell" of the Hadean Eon, and the very first signs of life. The narrative unfolds to cover the Great Oxidation Event, the rise and fall of supercontinents, and the revolutionary "invention" of sexual reproduction. You'll experience the planet freezing over during the Cryogenian Period, the explosive diversification of life in the Cambrian Explosion, and the colonization of land by plants and vertebrates. The story continues with the reign of the dinosaurs, their eventual extinction, and the rise of mammals, culminating in the brief but impactful history of our own species.

This video is a passion project perfect for background listening, studying, or simply marveling at the immense history of our world. If you're interested in a more in-depth exploration, the creators also have a "timeline of evolution poster" available.