The Scientific Revolution unfolds in Europe, fueled by the Catholic Counter-Reformation, as pioneering discoveries and innovative thinking gradually erode the Church's influence and question long-held beliefs about the universe.
1. The Way We Are: It Started with the Greeks
Aired: Mar 19, 1985The next episode delves into the rich cultural heritage of Ancient Greece, ex...
2. In the Light of the Above: Medieval Conflict - Faith and Reason
Aired: Mar 26, 1985Ancient Islamic Spanish libraries are discovered, completely transforming Eur...
3. Point of View: Scientific Imagination in the Renaissance
Aired: Apr 2, 1985The next episode explores how perspective techniques transformed European cul...
4. A Matter of Fact: Printing Transforms Knowledge
Aired: Apr 9, 1985The advent of mass printing revolutionizes Europe, breaking free information ...
5. Infinitely Reasonable: Science Revises the Heavens
Aired: Apr 16, 1985The Scientific Revolution unfolds in Europe, fueled by the Catholic Counter-R...
6. Credit Where It's Due: The Factory and Marketplace Revolution
Aired: Apr 23, 1985The Western world experiences a significant transformation in economic ideolo...
7. What the Doctor Ordered: Social Impacts of New Medical Knowledge
Aired: Apr 30, 1985The next episode delves into the delicate balance between medical advancement...
8. Fit to Rule: Darwin's Revolution
Aired: May 7, 1985The next episode explores the profound impact of Charles Darwin's evolutionar...
9. Making Waves: The New Physics - Newton Revised
Aired: May 14, 1985The lines between cutting-edge engineering and revolutionary scientific break...
10. Worlds Without End: Changing Knowledge, Changing Reality
Aired: May 21, 1985James explores how cultural differences influence the scientific method, high...
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Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Genres:Documentary, History
