BBC Documentaries - 2018x184 - Mechanical Monsters- Followmy.tv

Simon Schaffer tells the stories behind some of the most extraordinary engineering wonders of the 19th century. These were enormous feats of technology which transformed everyday life but also had the capacity to challenge the Victorians' faith in God, their place in the universe and their hopes for the future. Through stunning images of these beautiful creations, this film investigates the origins of our love-hate relationship with technology.