How the French Revolution transformed Paris into a global scientific powerhouse
In short: Beyond the political chaos, the French Revolution turned Paris into an unprecedented centre for scientific discovery. This video explores how a small group of researchers revolutionised fields from physics to biology.
Professor Steve Jones leads a tour through Paris, moving from the Eiffel Tower to the Champs Elysees and the Tour de France route. He examines how a specific group of talented men and women fundamentally changed the landscape of science during this era, while also noting that some of these contributors faced significant personal costs.
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