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The power to see into the future with computers originally rested with priest-astronomers who knew the proper times to plant and harvest. The constellations influenced life spectacularly, particularly when the ailing Caliph of Baghdad was cured by an astrologer using Greek lore. His ancient medical secrets were translated and spread throughout Europe, ushering in an era of scientific inquiry. The need for more precise measuring devices in navigation gave rise to the pendulum clock, the telescope, forged steel and interchangeable machine parts-the basis of modern industrial system.
- Released: Jan 01, 1970
- Runtime: 00:50:60 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: James Burke
- Network: BBC One
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Se-1 Ep-1. The Trigger Effect 1978-10-17
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Se-1 Ep-2. Death In The Morning 1978-10-24
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Se-1 Ep-3. Distant Voices 1978-10-31
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Se-1 Ep-4. Faith In Numbers 1978-11-07
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Se-1 Ep-5. The Wheel of Fortune 1978-11-14
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Se-1 Ep-6. Thunder In The Skies 1978-11-21
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Se-1 Ep-7. The Long Chain 1978-11-28
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Se-1 Ep-8. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry 1978-12-05
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Se-1 Ep-9. Countdown 1978-12-12
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Se-1 Ep-10. Yesterday, Tomorrow, and You 1978-12-19
