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How We Invented The World

20121 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

How We Invented the World is the ultimate action-packed, hi-energy, landmark series that examines the four inventions that define the modern world - mobiles, cars, planes and skyscrapers -celebrating the people and connections that made…

ProducersJane Root·Sarah Davies

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Mobile Phones
Nov 5, 2012
E2
Skyscrapers
Nov 12, 2012
E3
Aeroplanes
Nov 19, 2012
E4
Cars
Nov 26, 2012
E5
Guns
Dec 3, 2012

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How We Invented The World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How We Invented The World?

How We Invented The World isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is How We Invented The World on Netflix?

No, How We Invented The World is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is How We Invented The World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How We Invented The World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch How We Invented The World for free?

How We Invented The World isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in How We Invented The World?

How We Invented The World has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of How We Invented The World out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of How We Invented The World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of How We Invented The World?

No — How We Invented The World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.