

How We Invented The World (2012)
Overview
How We Invented the World is the ultimate action-packed, hi-energy, landmark series that examines the four inventions that define the modern world - mobiles, cars, planes and skyscrapers -celebrating the people and connections that made them possible. Each playing a crucial role in where we are now in the 21st Century - able to travel the globe, to talk to one another at any time at the push of a button, to live in huge cities, to commute, to capture the world we live in, making the fantasies we create come to life. This four part series lifts the lid on how these iconic inventions came to be. Showcasing the people who have shaped our lives in ways that they could have never imagined or anticipated, this series reveals stories of human ingenuity, extraordinary connections, unprecedented experimentation and jaw dropping accidents that created the world as we know it.
Where to watch How We Invented The World
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Thirteen | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | Auto Motor und Sport | — | — |
| Sweden | Tele2 Play | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists How We Invented The World in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is How We Invented The World about?
How We Invented the World is the ultimate action-packed, hi-energy, landmark series that examines the four inventions that define the modern world - mobiles, cars, planes and skyscrapers -celebrating the people and connections that made them possible. Each playing a crucial role in where we are now in the 21st Century - able to travel the globe, to talk to one another at any time at the push of a button, to live in huge cities, to commute, to capture the world we live in, making the fantasies we create come to life. This four part series lifts the lid on how these iconic inventions came to be. Showcasing the people who have shaped our lives in ways that they could have never imagined or anticipated, this series reveals stories of human ingenuity, extraordinary connections, unprecedented experimentation and jaw dropping accidents that created the world as we know it. How We Invented The World is a Documentary series, first aired on 2012-11-05, 1 season and 5 episodes.
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In the United States, How We Invented The World streams on Thirteen. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
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