The Story Behind This Giant Rock in the Middle of a Field

Devil’s Tower, also known as Mato Tipila or Bear’s lodge, was formed over 50 million years ago. Rising dramatically from the Wyoming plains, this spellbinding monolith is a pillar of Lakota Sioux mythology, and an enduring challenge to rock climbers worldwide. But through thousands of years of human fascination, one critical question remains unanswered: how did it get here?

More Episodes

Why Antelope Canyon Never Looks The Same Twice

What does it mean to preserve a place that is defined by it's impermanence?

This Upside Down Cave Is a Microscopic Warzone

Microbial warfare has been raging for thousands of years deep below the Chihuahuan Desert.

This Volcano Won't Stop Erupting

What does one of Earth's harshest environments teach us about planet survival?

Other Shows You May Enjoy