Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

A brisk, wonder-filled tour of human ingenuity that makes familiar objects feel newly astonishing and leaves you curious about the world.

Created by

Ben Harding

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jim Al-Khalili, Patrick Stewart, Robert Ryan

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Technology, science, exploration, ambition

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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