The Secret of Drawing is a four-part mini-series from 2005 by the BBC about the history of drawing and how it has been and still is an integral part of our lives. Whether it be the telling of stories, creating technical plans for architecture, or as a tool of exploration, drawing is an important part of the human experience. Parts 2, 3, and 4 are available on Google video, but unfortunately I cannot find part 1 right now. Video after the cut.

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Colourful Notions is an excellent documentary program, for designers and nerds alike, that aired on the BBC television show Horizon in 1984. It explores what colour is, how the human eye interprets it, and how colour is transmitted via RGB channels through your television or computer monitor. The video is after the cut.

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Remember Pangaea? That “super continent” from your Earth Science class? Well it turns out there might be another explanation for continental drift. Legendary comic book artist Neal Adams is promoting a new theory that the Earth is actually growing; and he does so very convincingly. He has put together several videos that display what is called “spreading”, which appears to show the outward growth of multiple planets and moons. Prepare to be dazzled.