Connections

A brisk, witty tour through history's odd side paths, making unexpected links feel like a satisfying puzzle you want to follow closely.

Created by

James Burke

Genres

Documentary

Starring

James Burke

Overview

Taking an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention, Connections explores an "Alternative View of Change" that rejects the conventional linear and teleological view of historical progress. To demonstrate this view, Burke begins each episode with a particular event or innovation in the past (usually ancient or medieval) and traces a path from that event through a series of connections to a fundamental and essential aspect of the modern world.

How it feels

Earnest, whimsical, satirical and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Technology, science, education, memory

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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