inventions

BBC explores the origins, history and impact of the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). From its Cold-War military origins in the 1950’s, through its modern-day incarnations. (58 min)

Long shrouded in secrecy, the life of Nikola Tesla is illuminated in this film. His achievements are so profound that he was seen as a threat to the world’s economy and many of his inventions are still classified by the U.S. (45 min in 5 segments)

Centred around Leonardo’s greatest masterpiece – the most famous image in the history of art – the Mona Lisa. How and why has it become so famous? (58 min, 6 segments)

The first episode examines the first half of Leonardo’s life, from his birth near Florence to his famous paintings and inventions in the great cities of the Italian Renaissance. (51 min, 6 segments)

The second half of Leonardo Da Vinci’s life, art, science and inventions. (51 min, 6 segments)