Inland Visions. Episode 1 | RT Documentary

In ancient Greece, amber was believed to light the path to the afterlife. In the Middle Ages, it was thought to cure the plague and detect poisons in food and drink. Today, amber is known for glowing in the dark and subtly changing color over time due to its organic origins—it’s fossilized resin from ancient plants.

Why are the largest amber deposits found on the Baltic coast? How does Baltic amber differ from amber found in Sakhalin, Lake Baikal, Myanmar, or Saxony? And how old is the oldest amber ever discovered? Sean Thomas uncovers the secrets of one of the world’s most captivating natural wonders.