Journey back to 19th century England and discover the story of Michael Faraday, a boy raised in poverty who would go on to innovate the motor and generator. His groundbreaking theories on electricity and his exploration of magnetic fields transformed society, setting the stage for future pioneers in advanced technology and instant communication. Faraday's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a scientific giant illustrates the power of curiosity and perseverance in shaping the modern world.
Show
Cosmos
Episode
S01E10
Air Date
May 11, 2014
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Standing Up in the Milky Way
S01E02
Some of the Things that Molecules Do
S01E03
When Knowledge Conquered Fear
S01E04
A Sky Full of Ghosts
S01E05
Hiding in the Light
S01E06
Deeper, Deeper, Deeper Still
S01E07
The Clean Room
S01E08
Sisters of the Sun
S01E09
The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth
S01E10
The Electric Boy
S01E11
The Immortals
S01E12
The World Set Free
S01E13
Unafraid of the Dark