James Burke embarks on a 10-part journey through the history of science and technology, beginning with "The Trigger Effect".
Exploring the diverse trajectories of technological progress and their profound impacts on Western culture.
Aired: Nov 29, -1A blackout in New York City sets off a chain of unpredictable occurrences, re...
Aired: Nov 29, -1Next episode, we'll uncover the surprising ways Ancient Egyptian traders cont...
Aired: Nov 29, -1The next episode explores the groundbreaking technological developments that ...
Aired: Nov 29, -1The next episode delves into the transformative period between the Middle Age...
Aired: Nov 29, -1The next episode delves into the Wheel of Fortune's rich history, tracing its...
Aired: Nov 29, -1The unusually cold climate of the 13th century in Europe had a profound impac...
Aired: Nov 29, -1Materials discovered by accident can have a profound impact on the world.
Aired: Nov 29, -1Food preservation takes center stage in the next episode, exploring the evolu...
Aired: Nov 29, -1Thomas Edison's pioneering work in motion pictures is explored in the next ep...
10. Yesterday, Tomorrow and You
Aired: Nov 29, -1The next episode investigates the key motivators of change, analyzing their p...
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If the Chinese invented everything, why didn't they rule the world instead of Europe?
