Big History, Introduction by Bill Boland

Big History the story of everything. Every chemical element and life form on our planet today is part of a 13.82 billion year story which began with the Big Bang.  The Big History narrative then moves through "thresholds of complexity" that include the formation of stars and galaxies, the birth of our solar system and Earth, the evolution of life, the rise and migration of humans across the planet, their civilizations, transition into the modern, industrial age and concludes in the present moment.  Big History provides a perspective like no other and tells a story that truly belongs to everyone. All in 25 minutes.