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The Nature of Things

The Nature of Things

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.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameThe Nature of Things
First Air DateNovember 6, 1960
Last Air DateJanuary 28, 2026
Seasons64
Episodes604
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production Companies
NetworksCBC Television
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