S10·E5 The Transmission of Roger Bacon
Synopsis
A death ray to combat the Antichrist; the effectiveness of astrology; the bizarre sexual practices of the Brahmins; and the impossibility of a society whose sole aim is money and gain. These are some of the ideas which the eccentric medieval scholar Roger Bacon wanted to transmit to the Pope when he wrote to him in 1268. It is a work which gives us a glimpse of the strange and compelling mental landscape of the Middle Ages.
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When did Season 10 Episode 5 of Timewatch air?
Season 10, Episode 5 ('The Transmission of Roger Bacon') originally aired on March 13, 1991.
How long is Season 10 Episode 5 ('The Transmission of Roger Bacon')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in Timewatch Season 10 Episode 5?
A death ray to combat the Antichrist; the effectiveness of astrology; the bizarre sexual practices of the Brahmins; and the impossibility of a society whose sole aim is money and gain. These are some of the ideas which the eccentric medieval scholar Roger Bacon wanted to transmit to the Pope when he...
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