Movies and TvShows featuring "history-of-science" theme.

Manhattan follows a group of scientists working on the top-secret Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico during World War II. The show explores their personal lives, relationships, and the moral implications of creating a weapon that has the power to destroy entire cities.

Marie Curie is a biographical drama that tells the story of Marie Curie, a remarkable scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. The movie explores her personal and professional life, her struggles and achievements, and the impact she had on the world of science.

Measuring the World is a movie that tells the story of two renowned scientists, mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Set in the 19th century, the film follows their separate journeys to measure and understand the world around them, showcasing their groundbreaking contributions to science and exploration.

Afternoon detention with Ms. Foxtrot leads to magical, educational, and extremely gross journeys.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? is a documentary that delves into the life and mind of Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist and philosopher. Through animated interviews and discussions, the film explores topics such as language, cognition, and the nature of reality.

Discover the fascinating history of electricity in this informative and compelling TV show. From the initial discovery of electricity to its modern-day applications, explore the profound impact it has had on our society and the world.

For as long as Hank has hosted Crash Course, he's wanted to host a series about the history of science. We've been asking big questions for a really long time and we've all wanted to explore how we've sought to answer those questions through the centuries. Questions like, "What is stuff?" and "Where are we?" have inspired people all over the world to investigate. So lets dive in and see how we, as a people, have tried to figure this stuff out.

Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.

At the beginning of 2009, in the midst of the financial crisis, "Satoshi Nakamoto" put Bitcoin into circulation. He created the first decentralised and reliable cryptocurrency. In 2011 he disappeared. The Mystery of Satoshi tells the exciting history of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, from the perspective of its mysterious creator.

Three individuals from different backgrounds engage in a deep philosophical conversation about life, society, and the nature of the universe. As they explore various concepts and ideas, they challenge each other's perspectives and try to find common ground.

An American television miniseries produced by PBS in 1992 featuring some of the then-modern theories about dinosaurs and how they lived.

The Day the Universe Changed is a TV show that delves into the intertwining of science, philosophy, and history, showcasing how new ideas and discoveries shaped and transformed the world we live in. Through reenactments and educational insights, it explores the profound influence of these disciplines on society.

Searching for Skylab, America's Forgotten Triumph is a compelling documentary that explores the historical significance of Skylab, the first space station launched by NASA. Through interviews, archive footage, and expert analysis, the film delves into the unsung heroes and groundbreaking experiments conducted aboard Skylab, shedding light on its role in shaping the future of space exploration.

The Entire History of the Universe (or History of the Universe) is a YouTube channel with a simple, if ambitious aim: to tell the story of how our universe began, grew, and will grow for trillions of years to come. Started by David Kelly, the joint creator behind History of the Earth and Voices of the Past (with his brother Pete Kelly, creator of History Time and the other “History Brother”), History of the Universe is based out of Spain. But David is English. Inspired by Cosmos and BBC´s long running Horizon series, our aim is to convey how wild our universe is on the largest and smallest scales, in a way that is understandable to anyone.

Cured is a documentary that explores the history of homosexuality as a mental disorder and the long journey towards gay rights. It delves into the scientific and social aspects surrounding this classification, from propaganda to prejudice, and highlights the activism that led to the eventual removal of homosexuality from the list of mental disorders.

The documentary tells two very different human fates in the 1920s Soviet Union. Nikolai Vavilov was a botanical genius, Trofim Lyssenko was an agronomist who made great promises and fake inventions. Each of them tried to solve the country's nutritional problem, but only one succeeded.