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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

Season 1 Episode 6: The Smartphone

The evolution of the smartphone is a fascinating story that spans centuries, from ancient Roman fire signals to modern brainwave-controlled devices.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Telescope

1. The Telescope

Aired: Apr 21, 2019

Brilliant minds of the past, including Galileo and Edwin Hubble, revolutioniz...

Episode 2 The Airplane

2. The Airplane

Aired: Apr 28, 2019

Explore the innovative minds behind the history of flight, from Leonardo da V...

Episode 3 The Robot

3. The Robot

Aired: May 5, 2019

Next episode, discover the fascinating history of robots, from ancient Rome t...

Episode 4 The Car

4. The Car

Aired: May 12, 2019

Embark on a thrilling journey through 9,000 years of automotive evolution, tr...

Episode 5 The Rocket

5. The Rocket

Aired: May 19, 2019

The next episode delves into the fascinating evolution of the rocket, tracing...

Episode 6 The Smartphone

6. The Smartphone

Aired: May 26, 2019

The evolution of the smartphone is a fascinating story that spans centuries, ...

Appearances

Jim Al-KhaliliJim Al-Khalili
Saul DavidSaul David
James MeigsJames Meigs

Creators

Ben HardingBen HardingDirector
Sean SmithSean SmithDirector

Info about Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History

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