Just when you thought Morgan Freeman and David Attenborough had cornered the market on all things science-y, another educational series promises to dig deep into the mysteries of Our Fascinating Planet. The eight part series features renowned author, educator and television presenter Ted Rimmarniet (Demetri Martin) explaining the many interesting facets of science that have excited humans since the beginning of time. Some of the subjects covered in the series include Space, Energy, The Brain and The Earth. The first two episodes explore our questions about space, taking a look at everything from the Big Boom to the history of our propulsion into the vast sky. Some of the esteemed and informed guests included in the Space episodes are Professor Gore Muskhope of Space Polytechnic (Al Madrigal) and Esther Plumb, Professor of Astro Cosmology (Charlyne Yi). New episodes of Our Fascinating Planet release each Wednesday for free on Go90. Watch the first two episodes NOW care of Funny Or Die.
Our Fascinating Planet (Space Pt 1 – “Journey to the Heavens”)
Our Fascinating Planet (Space Pt. 2 – “Arrival in the Heavens”)
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