Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

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Until recently, electricity was seen as a magical power. It could slay the living, revive the dead, and even bend the laws of nature. It is now the lifeblood of the modern world, fueling our lives and underpinning every aspect of technological advancement. Without it, we would be lost. Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force.

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S1 AFL. 1 - Spark
15 december 2011
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The first scientists who started to unlock the mysteries of electricity studied its curious link to life, built instruments to create it, and even tamed lightning itself.
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S1 AFL. 2 - The Age of Invention
15 december 2011
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Scientists’ discovery that electricity is connected to magnetism transformed the world, allowing us to generate a seemingly limitless amount of electric power.
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S1 AFL. 3 - Revolutions and Revelations
15 december 2011
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After centuries of experiments, a new age of understanding dawned with the discovery of electric fields and electromagnetic waves. Today, new breakthroughs await.
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