How We Invented the World

How We Invented the World (2012)

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How We Invented the World is the ultimate action-packed, hi-energy, landmark series that examines the four inventions that define the modern world - mobiles, cars, planes, and skyscrapers -celebrating the people and connections that made them possible. Each playing a crucial role in where we are now in the 21st Century - able to travel the globe, to talk to one another at any time at the push of a button, to live in huge cities, to commute, to capture the world we live in, making the fantasies we create come to life. This four-part series lifts the lid on how these iconic inventions came to be. Showcasing the people who have shaped our lives in ways that they could have never imagined or anticipated, this series reveals stories of human ingenuity, extraordinary connections, unprecedented experimentation and jaw-dropping accidents that created the world as we know it.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E05GunsDec 3, 2012
S01E04CarsNov 26, 2012
S01E03AeroplanesNov 19, 2012
S01E02SkyscrapersNov 12, 2012
S01E01Mobile PhonesNov 5, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did How We Invented the World premiere?

How We Invented the World premiered on January 15, 2012.

What is How We Invented the World about?

How We Invented the World is a TV show that explores the most influential inventions in history and the people behind them.

Who narrates How We Invented the World?

How We Invented the World is narrated by British actor Rory Kinnear.

How many episodes are there in How We Invented the World?

How We Invented the World has six episodes in total.

What are the titles of each episode in How We Invented the World?

The titles of the six episodes in How We Invented the World are "Cars," "Planes," "Ships," "Skyscrapers," "Smartphone," and "Internet."

What is discussed in the "Cars" episode of How We Invented the World?

The "Cars" episode of How We Invented the World talks about the history of automobiles and how they changed human mobility.

Who is interviewed in the "Ships" episode of How We Invented the World?

In the "Ships" episode of How We Invented the World, maritime historian Ian Friel is interviewed.

What is the focus of the "Smartphone" episode of How We Invented the World?

The "Smartphone" episode of How We Invented the World focuses on the history and impact of mobile phones and smartphones.

What is the length of each episode in How We Invented the World?

Each episode in How We Invented the World is approximately 46 minutes long.

What are some of the inventions discussed in the "Planes" episode of How We Invented the World?

The "Planes" episode of How We Invented the World discusses the Wright brothers' first flight, commercial airlines, wartime planes, and supersonic jets.

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