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Big History S1E2 — Horse Power Revolution
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Big History•Season 1•Episode 2

Horse Power Revolution

6.9/10 · 25 votesNov 2, 201322 min

Ranked #3 of 17 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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The horse has been a revolutionary animal in unexpected ways. It has changed how we speak, what we wear, and sets the hidden limit for the size of our most massive empires. It's a story that spans the cosmos, from the Big Bang, to the

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Episode Summary

"Horse Power Revolution" is episode 2 of Big History season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 25 votes, ranking #3 of 17 episodes this season (season average 6.5). It aired on November 2, 2013.

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