Nearly two centuries ago, researchers made a groundbreaking revelation: electricity is intrinsically linked to magnetism, another fundamental force of nature. In this episode, Jim explores how understanding and harnessing this connection revolutionized our world, paving the way for the generation of vast amounts of electric power. This newfound energy could be used to operate machinery, enable long-distance communication, and illuminate our homes. Itβs a tale of how scientists and engineers unraveled the mysteries of electricity during an incredible century filled with innovation and discovery.
Show
Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Oct 13, 2011
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise)
S01E01
Spark
S01E02
Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment)
S01E02
The Age of Invention
S01E03
The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)
S01E03
Revelations and Revolutions
S01E04
Revenge and Remorse (The Guilty Alibi)
S01E05
Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood)
S01E06
Testimony of Evil (Dead Men Don't Laugh)