Horizon · S7 · E31
The Savage Mind
Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
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Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
Season 7
1Just Another World
60 minJan 5, 1970
This episode of Horizon centers on the study of the moon rock samples brought back to the earth by the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.
2Henry Royce, Mechanic
60 minJan 12, 1970
Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
3A Disease of Our Time - Stress
60 minJan 19, 1970
This is the first part of a two-part episode on diseases afflicting people today. Horizon looks at the issue of stress on the body.
4A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
60 minJan 26, 1970
This is the second part of a two-part episode on diseases afflicting people today. Horizon looks at the causes of coronary heart disease and modern techniques of treatment and cure.
5Sex and Sexuality
60 minFeb 2, 1970
Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
6Whose Coast?
60 minFeb 16, 1970
In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
7A Much Wanted Child
60 minFeb 23, 1970
This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
8The Expert Witness
60 minMar 2, 1970
Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
9After the Iron Age
60 minMar 9, 1970
A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
10Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
60 minMar 16, 1970
This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
11The World Outside
60 minMar 23, 1970
Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
12In the Beginning was the Word
60 minMar 30, 1970
This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
13The Drifting of the Continents
60 minApr 13, 1970
A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
14A Case of Priority
60 minApr 20, 1970
This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
15The Fretful Elements
60 minApr 27, 1970
This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
16One Man's Meat
60 minMay 11, 1970
An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
17Only Skin Deep
60 minJul 6, 1970
On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
18Wolves and Wolfmen
60 minJul 13, 1970
This a a report by Horizon on the research in the USA and Canada into the habits of the wolf in its natural surroundings and in captivity.
19A Measure of Uncertainty
60 minAug 10, 1970
Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
20The Manhunters
60 minAug 17, 1970
Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
21Don't Get Sick in America
60 minAug 24, 1970
In this episode, Horizon reports on how the TV series "Man and Science Today" compares the British National Health System with the private health system in the USA.
22Crown of Thorns
60 minAug 31, 1970
The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
23Noah's Ark in Kensington
60 minSep 7, 1970
Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
24Virus
60 minSep 14, 1970
This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
25Water, Water
60 minSep 21, 1970
Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
26All Creatures Great and Small
60 minSep 28, 1970
In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
27A Child for a Lifetime
60 minOct 5, 1970
Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
28Something for Our Children
60 minOct 12, 1970
Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
29Million Ton Tanker
60 minNov 2, 1970
This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
30The Insect War
60 minNov 9, 1970
Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
31The Savage Mind
60 minNov 16, 1970Now viewing
Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
32Tanks
60 minNov 23, 1970
This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
33Mind the Machine
60 minNov 30, 1970
In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
34Square Pegs
60 minDec 7, 1970
Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
35Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
60 minDec 14, 1970
Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
36The Man who Talks to Frogs
60 minDec 21, 1970
Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
37The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
60 minDec 28, 1970
This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.