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The Ascent of Man

The Hidden Structure

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

Available for years

'When Prometheus brought fire to man, he gave him life.'

Fire and flame are the elements of magic and of science as Dr Bronowski examines man's probing of the hidden structure below the visible world.

The programme follows the beginnings of chemistry: from the techniques of ancient metallurgy in China and Japan to the mystical searchings of the alchemists. Show less

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