Chemistry: A Volatile History

Just 92 elements make up the world, but the belief that were only four - earth, fire, air and water - persisted until the 19th Century. Professor Al-K...

Professor Al-Khalili looks at the 19th century chemists who struggled to impose an order on the apparently random world of the elements. From working...

Professor Al-Khalili uncovers tales of success and heartache in the story of chemists' battle to control and combine the elements, and build our moder...