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Once Upon a Time... The Objects
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Once Upon a Time... The Objects

2024-02-07 · 7 min / episode · ★ 9.0

Animation · Kids · Documentary · Family

Did you know that behind a soccer ball, glasses or a spoon lie treasures of inventiveness and thousands of years of history? Each episode of this new series looks at an object. Through its creation and its developments, through the ages and civilizations, we approach all sciences, from physics to philosophy, including history. Each object of our daily life is the result of a long process and conceals a rich history of knowledge and human adventures. Never again will you look at your stairs, your pants or a computer the same way...

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Creators
Albert Barillé, Hélène Barillé
Production companies
Procidis, Samka Productions, RTS, TV5 Monde, PROCIREP, Angora Production
Countries
France
Status
Returning Series

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Jean-Claude DondaJean-Claude DondaMaestro (voice)

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