Season 1
Season 1
The Link
Episodes
S1 · E1 · 25/05/2012 · 44 min
From Swords to Spy Planes
The technological links that led to the Predator UAV range from swords to beer and freezers.
S1 · E2 · 01/06/2012 · 44 min
From Aqueducts to Oil Rigs
Roman cement leads to the automated control systems used on the world's deepest offshore oil rig.
S1 · E3 · 08/06/2012 · 44 min
From Fireworks to Forensics
The links between ancient Chinese alchemy and the latest technology in crime fighting.
S1 · E4 · 15/06/2012 · 44 min
From Ploughs to Super Cars
Technology is all around us. From computers to cameras, cell phones to satellite navigation—our dependence on technology has never been greater.
S1 · E5 · 22/06/2012 · 44 min
From Waterwheels to Mega Jets
Waterwheel innovations link to one of the world's most complex aircraft, the Boeing 777.
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