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Defeating Gravity
From Big History
A 30-minute history episode from Big History, Season 1, Episode 6.
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Series Progress: Episode 15 of 1883% Completed
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Follow the history of flight from the prehistoric insect to the globalised jet age. How did an aerial view of the world alter mankind's perspective?, The science of flight is examined.
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FAQ
How long is Defeating Gravity?
Defeating Gravity runs for 30m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under history, weather, War, documentary.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 18 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 9 hours 0 minutes (18 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 18 days
3 episodes/day: 6 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (18)
- S01E01 - The Superpower of Salt
- S01E10 - Pocket Time Machine
- S01E11 - Deadly Meteors
- S01E12 - Decoded
- S01E13 - The Sun
- S01E14 - Rise of the Carnivores
- S01E15 - H2O
- S01E16 - Silver Supernova
- S01E17 - The Big History of Everything
- S01E17 - Episodio 17
- S01E02 - Horse Power Revolution
- S01E03 - Gold Fever
- S01E04 - Below Zero
- S01E05 - Megastructures
- S01E06 - Defeating Gravity Viewing
- S01E07 - World of Weapons
- S01E08 - Brain Boost
- S01E09 - Mountain Machines
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