Synopsis
Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
Series Information
- First Aired
- 2019
- Last Aired
- 2019
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode Length
- 60 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Network
- PBS, BBC Four
- Status
- Ended
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (6 votes)
Top Cast
Jim Al-Khalili
Self - Presenter
Patrick Stewart
Narrator (voice)
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