Patented: History of Inventions
History
There's a theory that the invention of paint had something to do with the dawn of humanity. We are on a never-ending quest to create brighter, better colours. From grinding rocks, to crushing bugs, concocting chemicals and now manipulating nanotubes - a mind-boggling array of beautiful pigments and dyes litter our history.
Today's guest is Kassia St Clair, author of international bestseller The Secret Lives of Colours.
Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long
Air Conditioning
Baby Formula
Measurements
Sign Language
Mummies
Cryonics: Living Forever?
Video Games
Drone Delivery
Warships with Dan Snow
Special Effects
The Invention of Sex Toys
Lunar Rover
Plastic Surgery
Daylight Saving Time
Coronation Chicken
Coffee
Tattoos
The Telescope
UFOs
The Aeroplane
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