Alie Ward takes us on a journey through history, connecting events, objects and people to the characteristics of the modern world, while pointing to the future they lead to.

Presenter Alie Ward takes us on a wild, twisting journey through human history, connecting seemingly unrelated events, objects and people to the most intriguing phenomena of the modern world. Tracing these connections reveals deep insight into the nature of change and points a finger to the future of our species.