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Chemistry: A Volatile History

Discovering the Elements (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary
In this series, Jim al-Khalili takes the viewer on a journey through the history of modern chemistry, from the age of the alchemists, through to the present day. This 3-part series encompasses the early alchemical age of secrecy and ...See moreIn this series, Jim al-Khalili takes the viewer on a journey through the history of modern chemistry, from the age of the alchemists, through to the present day. This 3-part series encompasses the early alchemical age of secrecy and discovery, the early advances toward a scientific understanding of the elements, and finally to the establishment of a standardized system of chemical notation and categorization, while also introducing the viewer to many historically significant contributors to the discipline of chemistry that we know today. Written by George H. See less
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Director
Jon Stephens
Producer
Jon Stephens
Composer
Ty Unwin
Cinematographer
Graham Smith (photography)
Editor
Rod McLean
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Updated Jan 21, 2010
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Jan 21, 2010 (United Kingdom)

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