The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion How did we get here?
The question of our human origins is one of the most controversial science has wrestled with. This is the story of how scientists came to explain the beauty and diversity of life on earth, and reveal how its evolution is connected to the long and violent history of our planet. Featuring ocean adventurers, eccentric French aristocrats, mountain climbers, a secret Victorian publisher with 12 fingers, a ridiculed German meteorologist, and only a brief hint of Charles Darwin. Presented by Michael Mosley ; series producer, Aidan Laverty ; Consultants, Prof Pietro Corsi, Dr Jim Endersby, Dr Patricia Fara.
Primary Title
- The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion
Secondary Title
- How did we get here?
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 19 August 2010
Start Time
- 19 : 09
Finish Time
- 20 : 00
Duration
- 51:00
Episode
- 3
Channel
- TVNZ 7
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- The question of our human origins is one of the most controversial science has wrestled with. This is the story of how scientists came to explain the beauty and diversity of life on earth, and reveal how its evolution is connected to the long and violent history of our planet. Featuring ocean adventurers, eccentric French aristocrats, mountain climbers, a secret Victorian publisher with 12 fingers, a ridiculed German meteorologist, and only a brief hint of Charles Darwin. Presented by Michael Mosley ; series producer, Aidan Laverty ; Consultants, Prof Pietro Corsi, Dr Jim Endersby, Dr Patricia Fara.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Discoveries in science--History
- Science and civilization
- Educational
- Sceince--History.
Genres
- Documentary
- Science
Hosts
- Michael Mosley (Host)
Contributors
- Aidan Laverty (Producer)
- BBC (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Discoveries in science--History
- Science and civilization
- Educational
- Sceince--History.