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WETA+Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World online in HD.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Jim Al-Khalili, Patrick Stewart
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-04-21 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS, BBC Four |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (6 votes) |
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Telescope (2019-04-21) — Meet the brilliant minds throughout history, from Galileo to Edwin Hubble, responsible for creating the telescope. Today, their invention allows humanity to reach the furthest limi
- E2: The Airplane (2019-04-28) — Take to the sky with the dreamers whose work gave humans the ability to fly. From Leonardo da Vinci's "flying machines" to the modern commercial plane, without these inventions, we
- E3: The Robot (2019-05-05) — Learn how robots were first conceptualized in ancient Rome and see how their use has evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba. Then, take a sneak peek at what
- E4: The Car (2019-05-12) — Go for a ride through the 9,000-year history of the car, from its roots in dogsleds to Henry Ford's affordable and assembly line-built Model T, and meet the scientists working on t
- E5: The Rocket (2019-05-19) — Learn the explosive history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China, to its use as a weapon of war, to how adding hydrogen allowed it to carry astronauts all the way to the
- E6: The Smartphone (2019-05-26) — Dial in to the fascinating history of the smartphone, from its roots in Morse Code to 2007, when Apple unveiled the first-ever iPhone. Plus, see how the next generation of smartpho
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Where can I watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
