Library of Secrets LIVE! (Cheltenham Science Festival)

Prof. Jim Al-Khalili and Dr. Andrea Sella are on hand to introduce a sold-out crowd at the Cheltenham Science Festival to the history of science from the Middle Ages, in Muslim Civilization, that has a huge but hidden impact on modern science.

This event was part of the Cheltenham Science Festival and took place on the 12th of June 2011, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

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The award-winning educational film "1001 Inventions and The Library of Secrets" starring Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley in the role of The Librarian is part of the world-renowned "1001 Invention" global touring exhibitions. This astounding movie provides an eye-opening introduction to the 1001 Inventions initiative and is the official introduction for the exhibition. View our YouTube channel to watch the original film in widescreen HD.

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[2eelShmeal]

I love Jim. But for some reason I have an irresistible urge to pat his head like Benny Hill used to do to the old man on his show.

[bengura]

good explanation