the history of molecules

Here's a link to a new part of the RSC website that Mr Bach put me on to. It's a set of short podcasts that gives a brief history of some well known, and in many cases controversial compounds, eg. TNT, nitrous oxide, kevlar and many recreational drugs such as cocaine and LSD.

history of molecules 

Each week a leading scientist or author tells the story behind a different compound or molecule.

They can be played online or downloaded as podcasts. And they're pretty good.


The RSC have a similar set of podcasts for the elements in the periodic table as well.

history of elements