Crash Course: History of Science

1. Intro to History of Science

A fascinating journey through the history of science unfolds, revealing human...

2. The Presocratics

The relentless pursuit of understanding existence has driven human innovation...

3. Plato and Aristotle

Ancient philosophers laid the groundwork for scientific breakthroughs by sepa...

4. India

The next episode delves into the lasting impact of Socrates, a groundbreaking...

5. The Americas and Time Keeping

Ancient Greece's hidden figures and unconventional ideas come to light in the...

6. Roman Engineering

Roman engineering thrived on practicality and efficiency, resulting in remark...

7. The Medieval Islamicate World

Roman Engineering's innovative approach emphasized practicality and problem-s...

8. Medieval China

The next episode explores how Islamicate scholars significantly contributed t...

9. Ancient & Medieval Medicine

Ancient China's ingenuity enabled the taming of rivers for irrigation, foster...

10. Alchemy

The next episode delves into the mysteries of medicine, exploring the fundame...

11. Cathedrals and Universities

The next episode explores the intriguing world of real alchemists, skilled pr...

12. The Scientific Revolution

The next episode explores the medieval era, a time of limited knowledge creat...

13. The New Astronomy

The next episode delves into the pivotal moments that shaped scientific histo...

14. The Scientific Methods

The next episode delves into the fascinating story of a Danish nobleman who c...

15. The New Anatomy

Scientists have employed various methods to advance their understanding of th...

16. The Columbian Exchange

Exploring the mysteries of life, Hank delves into the significance of a book,...

17. Newton and Leibniz

The next episode delves into the transformative Age of Exploration, a pivotal...

18. The New Chemistry

The next episode delves into the remarkable life and scientific achievements ...

19. Biology Before Darwin

The traditional notion of a unified Scientific Revolution is challenged by th...

20. Earth Science

The next episode explores the scientific pursuit of defining life, tracing th...

21. The Industrial Revolution

The next episode delves into the mysteries of Earth Science as natural philos...

22. Darwin and Natural Selection

The next episode delves into the double-edged sword of industrialization, exa...

23. Eugenics and Francis Galton

The next episode delves into the concept of "Survival of the Fittest", tracin...

24. Micro-Biology

The buzz surrounding Darwin's theory of evolution sparks a mix of fascination...

25. Genetics - Lost and Found

The next episode delves into the realm of microbiology, exploring the crucial...

26. Thermodynamics

The next episode delves into Gregor Mendel's remarkable story, showcasing his...

27. Electricity

The next episode explores the fascinating history of Thermodynamics, followin...

28. Ford, Cars, and a New Revolution

The breakthroughs in harnessing electricity's energy were made possible by th...

29. Cinema, Radio, and Television

The American Revolution's early stages exhibit stark contrasts with its latte...

30. The Mind/Brain

The next episode explores the complex workings of the human brain, a mysterio...

31. Marie Curie and Spooky Rays

The next episode delves into the remarkable story of Marie Curie, a pioneerin...

32. Einstein's Revolution

Albert Einstein's groundbreaking discoveries revolutionize the field of physi...

33. The Atomic Bomb

Einstein's mission to warn the US President about the necessity of creating a...

35. Genetics and The Modern Synthesis

Exploring the synergy between Darwin's evolution and Mendel's genetics, this ...

36. The Computer and Turing

The rapid development of computing technology during World War Two was driven...

37. Air Travel and The Space Race

The next episode explores the Space Race, a pivotal period marked by intense ...

38. Ecology

The next episode explores the fascinating convergence of biology, earth scien...

39. Controlling the Environment

The quest for ecological balance has brought both triumph and unintended cons...

40. Biotechnology

The secrets of DNA are slowly uncovered, revealing a complex story of scienti...

41. Bodies and Dollars

The next episode delves into the explosive growth of the pharmaceutical indus...

42. The Century of the Gene

The pursuit of eternal life and a disease-free existence, once a tantalizing ...

43. The Internet and Computing

The next episode delves into the significant impact of computing on biotechno...

44. Life and Longevity

The next episode delves into the possibilities of technology to prolong human...

45. Climate Science

Next episode, Hank delves into the origins of climate science and its contemp...

46. The Limits of History

The conclusion of our History of Science series shines a light on the often-o...