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The film examines the origins of time measurement in prehistoric societies, focusing on how early humans organized their social and religious lives around time. It discusses the establishment of the 60-minute hour and the 60-second minute, tracing the evolution of timekeeping instruments from sundials to mechanical clocks.
The documentary illustrates the impact of these developments on daily activities, including agriculture and modern technologies like geolocation and credit card transactions. It emphasizes the historical synchronization of clocks and its significance in contemporary life.
Why Watch
- •See how ancient Greece shaped modern timekeeping.
- •Find out the role of clocks in agriculture.
- •Meet the evolution of timekeeping from sundials to atomic clocks.
Did You Know
•The 60-minute hour and 60-second minute were established in ancient times.
•Sundials and mechanical clocks significantly influenced daily activities.
•The film covers time measurement from ancient Rome to the 1900s.
Perfect For
History of scienceTime measurement enthusiastsTechnology and society