Box 2

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

This clip discusses how man used his imagination and emotions to alter his environment.

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

This segment talks about the evolution of humans, the importance of language in the development of mankind, and the making of tools for survival.

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.