Genius of Inventions, The

Synopsis: This series takes twelve inventions and explores how they have changed the way people live. They explain how these inventions came about, from sparks of genius to steady incremental improvements, and separate myth from reality in the lives of the great inventors.

The series starts with the story of power and three of the most transformative inventions of all time; the steam engine, the electrical generator and the steam turbine. The second programme reveals the fascinating chain of events that made global travel possible. In episode three, the team explores how the electric telegraph, the telephone and wireless communication transformed the way we speak to each other. Finally the series looks at a defining characteristic of our times; the ability to see and record live events anywhere in the world.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2013
Notes: Each part is also available to buy separately [£195.00 + VAT, + P&P].
Subjects: Science; Technology
Keywords: Industrial Revolution; Internet; inventions; steam engines; steam power; telecommunications; television; turbines

Name: BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning
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Notes: The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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