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Inventions That Changed the World

7.520041 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The stories behind some of the most significant inventions which have helped shape the world we live in today.

ProducerMichael Mosley

Where to watch

The Great Courses Amazon ChannelThe Great Courses Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Gun
Jan 15, 2004
E2
The Computer
Jan 22, 2004
E3
The Jet Engine
Jan 29, 2004
E4
The Telephone
Feb 6, 2004
E5
The Television
Feb 12, 2004

Cast

JCJeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
Presenter

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Inventions That Changed the World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Inventions That Changed the World?

Inventions That Changed the World is streaming on The Great Courses in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Inventions That Changed the World on Netflix?

No, Inventions That Changed the World is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on The Great Courses.

Is Inventions That Changed the World on Amazon Prime Video?

Inventions That Changed the World isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Inventions That Changed the World for free?

Inventions That Changed the World is available on The Great Courses in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Inventions That Changed the World?

Inventions That Changed the World has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2004.

Are all episodes of Inventions That Changed the World out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Inventions That Changed the World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Inventions That Changed the World?

No — Inventions That Changed the World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.