Once Upon a Time... The Objects(2024)

Once Upon a Time... The Objects is a documentary series that traces the hidden histories behind everyday items. Each episode examines a single object—from a soccer ball to a spoon to a computer—revealing how it evolved across centuries and civilizations. The series weaves together physics, philosophy, history, and human ingenuity to show that nothing in our daily lives is simple. A pair of glasses, a staircase, or your trousers each carry stories of invention, discovery, and cultural development. By exploring the long process behind familiar things, the series transforms how you see the world around you, uncovering the rich knowledge and adventure embedded in objects you've never thought twice about.