Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World(2019)
Overview
Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
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Season 1
6 episodes • 2019Avg: 9.0
Season 1
6 episodes • 2019Avg: 9.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Telescope | Apr 21, 2019 | 9.0 |
| 2 | The Airplane | Apr 28, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Robot | May 5, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Car | May 12, 2019 | 9.0 |
| 5 | The Rocket | May 19, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Smartphone | May 26, 2019 | 0.0 |
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