Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Cast: Natalie Silverman
16+HDCC
10 episodes
1. Fast FoodCheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?16+CC22minMay 22, 2020
2. The Space RaceFifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?16+CC23minMay 22, 2020
3. The Rise of ChinaIn the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was the rest of the world so slow to notice its rise to the top?16+CC23minMay 22, 2020
4. PlasticsPlastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7.8 billion tons of waste. Are plastics a miracle or a catastrophe?16+CC21minMay 22, 2020
5. Oil and the Middle EastOil has brought great wealth to the Middle East and ignited major wars. Is it a blessing or a curse for the region, as well as the rest of the world?16+CC22minMay 22, 2020
6. RobotsWe share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?16+CC22minMay 22, 2020
7. FeminismFeminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?16+CC24minMay 22, 2020
8. Nuclear PowerOver 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown, are we playing with fire?16+CC22minMay 22, 2020
9. AIDSNearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and activism, how far have we come in finding a cure and battling the stigma?16+CC22minMay 22, 2020
10. GeneticsDNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. But in our rush to decode DNA, are we leaping before we look?16+CC21minMay 22, 2020
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Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Marc Tiley
- Created by
- Kate Hampson
- Studio
- ITN Productions
Maturity rating
16+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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