Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This part shows the transformation of man from a nomadic being to settling in communities and establishing agriculture.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This program discusses the impact on human civilization of the plow, the domestication of draft animals, the cultivation of wheat, and the creation of irrigation systems.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This segment looks at the transformation of elements and in particular the use of copper and mercury for practical and ceremonial objects.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This part of the series discusses gold and oxygen and about how to measure and characterize elements.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This episode discusses the evolution of mathematics and its relationship to musical harmony, early astronomy, and perspective in painting.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This segment presents the history of man's early study of astronomy.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This segment focuses on Galileo's contributions to astronomy, as well as his trial.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This segment discusses the formulation of Isaac Newton's scientific laws and their impact on society.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This segment shows how Albert Einstein's theory of relativity dismantled Newton's description of the universe.

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This episode looks at the industrial and political revolutions of the 18th century as agents of social change. Bronowski focuses on how the steam engine led to the development of the railway and helped make England the mercantile capital of the world during the 19th century.