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Every moment of every day we live in a world created by science. But the story of how we got here is much more than the simple tale of breakthroughs, genius and men jumping out of baths shouting 'Eureka!’ Each episode of History of Science starts with a disarmingly simple question that everyone asks, and then delves into the past, uncovering human stories and recreating the great experiments of the men and women ...

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History of Science
Full episodes
6 VIDEOS

Who Are We?
56:46 Air Date 05/13/12

What is the Secret of Life?
58:48 Air Date 05/06/12

Can We Have Unlimited Power?
58:58 Air Date 04/29/12

How Did We Get Here?
58:58 Air Date 04/22/12

What is the World Made Of?
58:58 Air Date 04/15/12

What is Out There?
59:27 Air Date 04/09/12