Explore the secrets behind four chilling inventions, from Edison’s role in creating the electric chair to the link between the Civil War and the Ouija board. Learn the stories of the inventors whose million-dollar ideas shook the world.
Meet four inventors whose extraordinary vision changed the way we look at the universe and beyond. Discover how an office worker’s arthritis led to the photocopier, and hear the little-known story of the 14-year-old farm boy who invented the TV.
Get the inside scoop on the illicit origins of four inventions with criminal ties: the Tommy gun, the home alarm, cash registers, and the toothbrush. Meet the brilliant minds willing to do anything to bring their innovations to the world.
Get to know the inventors who set out to get rich or die trying. Celebrate the pioneers whose revolutionary ideas of lightweight body armor, firefighter masks, modern anesthesia, and the wingsuit altered history and made millions in the process.
Unlikely inspirations, fortunate accidents, and unwavering dedication characterize the stories of four innovations that transformed transportation and ushered in the modern age.
Uncover the true stories behind four gadgets, including the coil-spring mattress, a seed-planting device, and the 3D printer, that made history while making millions for their inventors.
Ben Goold
Producer
Jane Root
Tim Evans
David Royle
Charles Poe
