Inventions That Shook the World(2011)
Overview
A series covering the 20th Century's notable inventions. Each episode covers a decade with great period video footage.
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Season 1
10 episodes • 2011
Season 1
10 episodes • 2011
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 1900s | Dec 13, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The 1910s | Dec 6, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The 1920s | Aug 31, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The 1930s | Aug 24, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The 1940s | Aug 17, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The 1950s | Aug 10, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The 1960s | Aug 3, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The 1970s | Jul 27, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The 1980s | Jul 20, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The 1990s | Jul 13, 2011 | 0.0 |
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