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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 6 MIN

A Short History of the World Chapter 3 - The Beginnings of Life

from The H. G. Wells Library · host H. G. Wells

In which we explore the ancient and intricate Record of the Rocks, deciphering the vast stretches of geological time that predate the memory of man and unveiling the earliest glimmers of life through the preserved remnants of simple marine creatures. The narrative gently considers the humble origins of life in the seas, the dominance of small shellfish and zoophytes, and the limitations of the fossil record in capturing the full abundance of vital beings that once thrived unseen.

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In which we explore the ancient and intricate Record of the Rocks, deciphering the vast stretches of geological time that predate the memory of man and unveiling the earliest glimmers of life through the preserved remnants of simple marine creatures. The narrative gently considers the humble origins of life in the seas, the dominance of small shellfish and zoophytes, and the limitations of the fossil record in capturing the full abundance of vital beings that once thrived unseen.

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