Chemistry: A Volatile History (2010)

- Genre
- documentary film, documentary television program
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Length
- 1 season, 3 episodes
- Rated
- NR
- Rating
- 6.2 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb

The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary series traces the history of chemistry through the discoveries of its key elements and the scientists behind them. Presented by Jim Al-Khalili, it explores how chemical breakthroughs shaped the modern world.
educationalengaginginformativeclearpacedthoughtfulhistorical
What happens
Chemistry: A Volatile History is a 2010 BBC documentary on the history of chemistry presented by Jim Al-Khalili. It was nominated for the 2010 British Academy Television Awards in the category Specialist Factual. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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