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The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements

The collective knowledge of centuries of bold thinkers and tinkerers has constructed the basis of modern chemistry, from early alchemists to those obsessed with the atom itself.

The fascinating history of chemistry is built on the groundbreaking discoveries of curious and bold thinkers from centuries past.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Out of Thin Air

1. Out of Thin Air

Aired: Aug 19, 2015

One of science's great odd couples--British minister Joseph Priestley and Fre...

Episode 2 Unruly Elements

2. Unruly Elements

Aired: Aug 19, 2015

Over a single weekend in 1869, a young Russian chemistry professor named Dmit...

Episode 3 Into the Atom

3. Into the Atom

Aired: Aug 19, 2015

Caught up in the race to discover the atom's internal parts - and learn how t...

Info about The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:History, Biography