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The Nature of Things

1960 Documentary

Rating

7.1/10

Popularity

6

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.

Details

Status

Returning Series

Release date

11/6/1960

Last air date

3/4/2026

Seasons

64

Episodes

617

Origin country

CA

Vote count

8