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The Measures

In the 18th century, two astronomers venture from the Mediterranean to the English Channel to measure the meter's length, uncovering the roots of the metric system in the process.

Two eighteenth century astronomers embark on a journey to determine the true length of the meter, tracing the origins of the metric system from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel during the tumultuous French Revolution.

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Originally Released: United States, Oct 01, 2014

Production Countries: United States, France

Genres:Documentary, History