making up guide reviews: BBC | Chemistry: A Volatile History | Ep1 Discovering the Elements (6 of 6)

Aired January 21, 2010 on BBC Four (Episode 1/3) - Play all videos: bit.ly - The explosive story of chemistry is the story of the building blocks that make up our entire world - the elements. From fiery phosphorous to the pure untarnished lustre of gold and the dazzle of violent, violet potassium, everything is made of elements - the earth we walk on, the air we breathe, even us. Yet for centuries this world was largely unknown, and completely misunderstood. In this three-part series,

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