A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind.

Documentary. Digitally remastered videodisc release of the 1974 television series. A co-production of the BBC and Time-Life Films.

[Disc 1] v. 1. Lower than the angels ; v. 2. Harvest of the seasons -- [disc 2] v. 3. Grain in the stone ; v. 4. The hidden structure ; v. 5. Music of the spheres -- [disc 3] v. 6. Starry messenger ; v. 7. Majestic clockwork ; v. 8. Drive for power -- [disc 4] v. 9. Ladder of creation ; v. 10. World within world ; v. 11. Knowledge or certainty -- [disc 5] v. 12. Generation upon generation ; v. 13. Long childhood.