Genius of the Modern World
Series Overview
Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Thu, Jun 16, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Freud”
Bettany Hughes travels to Vienna on the trail of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Upshal
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Genius of the Modern World about?
Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.
How many seasons does Genius of the Modern World have?
Genius of the Modern World comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Genius of the Modern World?
Key cast members in Genius of the Modern World include Bettany Hughes.
Who created or directed Genius of the Modern World?
Genius of the Modern World was developed and directed by Not specified.