James Burke was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, and was educated at Maidstone Grammar School, and at Jesus College, Oxford, where he earned an M.A. degree in Middle English. Upon graduation he moved to Italy, where at the British School in Bologna he was lecturer in English and director of studies, 1961–63. He also lectured at the University of Urbino. Thereafter he was head of school at the English School in Rome, 1963–65. He was also involved in the creation of an English–Italian dictionary, and the publication of an art encyclopedia.
"When you read a book, you hold another's mind in your hands."
"Illegal firearms are a much more pervasive problem than they used to be,"
"It was an unintentional consequence of development. Each individual developer made the decision on their own."
"I think it's pretty cutting edge. San Bernardino County in California visited us about it. I have had calls from Holland and South Africa."
"We used beach access as a metaphor for this issue. People for the most part can stroll around and use the beach. We think the preserves should have the same thing."
"We only had a brief time to talk, ... He accepts responsibility for what he did, and is terribly, terribly sorry for what he did. In addition to Casey being hurt, now his parents are being punished for what he did."
"From the standpoint of Ben, obviously Ben did what he did ... but we believe there were errors in both the evidence and the legal instructions to the jury, ... We respect the jury's findings, but feel the decision was flawed."
"It's really too early to tell. We'd like to see the numbers for the next month, month and a half before we can figure out why they are riding the bus."
"Now, too many ships were being lost like that, ... because they were lost, like that. But with the highly profitable American colonies waiting to be exploited, this was just the time for investors to be sinking their money into transatlantic transportation that wasn't sinking. So a very large prize was offered for anybody who could come up with safer ways of getting places. And back. In 1765 a clockmaker named John Harrison provided a timely solution."
This is the single greatest shot filmed in television history. It's completely real, it's NOT a green-screen. One chance, and if James Burke had missed, there would have been no chance of a re-shoot.
Taken from Connections(1978), Episode 8, "Eat, Drink and be Merry". Copyright BBC, starring James Burke.
published: 06 Jun 2018
James Burke Legend Connections 1 The Trigger Effect
This guy is an absolute legend. Do yourself a favor and watch these masterpieces of documentaries.
published: 19 Nov 2021
James Burke – Internet Knowledge
Is the Internet Redefining Knowledge?
published: 05 May 2020
The Day The Universe Changed - Infinitely Reasonable: Science Revises the Heavens
James Burke "The Day the Universe Changed" Episode 5
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published: 05 Apr 2018
James Burke - perfectly-timed rocket launch 8/20/1977
Excerpt from the end of Connections, Episode 8: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, BBC: 12/5/1978, US: 11/18/1979.
This was filmed on 8/20/1977. The Titan-Centaur rocket carried the Voyager 2 spacecraft. Voyager 1 was launched on 9/5/1977.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
published: 26 May 2023
''The Day The Universe Changed''/Part #1
Entitled, "The Way We Are" This is an OETA PBS rebroadcast from 1990. Unfortunately, it's the only episode (1 of 10) I have. Anything he does I love!!!! Obviously dated but his stuff never gets old to me!!! Have fun!!! Also, voice and picture seem to be slightly off at times...sorry!
published: 29 Jun 2024
James Burke Legend Connections 2 Death in the Morning
This guy is an absolute legend. Do yourself a favor and watch these masterpieces of documentaries.
published: 19 Nov 2021
James Burke predicts social media revolution in 1986
This is from the "After Words" segment (not available on DVD) of James Burke's TV series "The Day the Universe Changed" (available on DVD) Episode 4. This was copied from my VHS tape of the original 1986 broadcast on PBS. "The Day the Universe Changed" is one of the best productions on the history of science of all time, and it is not the least bit dated.
published: 01 Sep 2014
The real Spider of Goodfellas and the Jimmy Burke Crew #mafia #henryhill #goodfellas #truegangsters
published: 11 Sep 2024
Connections with James Burke | Official Trailer
The groundbreaking series is back!!!
'Connections with James Burke' is based on a simple yet radical
idea. James takes us on a journey of discovery through the interlocking
threads of knowledge running through history, using state-of-the-art CGI
and virtual reality to unlock the power of his extraordinary imagination.
This is an epic series: an entertaining romp through history and a kind of
guide to prediction - full of surprise and wonder - that only James’
indomitable brilliance can imagine.
Get ready to be amazed. Only on Curiosity Stream.
curiositystream.com
- Did You Know? Connections was the highest-rated documentary series in BBC History?
This is the single greatest shot filmed in television history. It's completely real, it's NOT a green-screen. One chance, and if James Burke had missed, there w...
This is the single greatest shot filmed in television history. It's completely real, it's NOT a green-screen. One chance, and if James Burke had missed, there would have been no chance of a re-shoot.
Taken from Connections(1978), Episode 8, "Eat, Drink and be Merry". Copyright BBC, starring James Burke.
This is the single greatest shot filmed in television history. It's completely real, it's NOT a green-screen. One chance, and if James Burke had missed, there would have been no chance of a re-shoot.
Taken from Connections(1978), Episode 8, "Eat, Drink and be Merry". Copyright BBC, starring James Burke.
Excerpt from the end of Connections, Episode 8: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, BBC: 12/5/1978, US: 11/18/1979.
This was filmed on 8/20/1977. The Titan-Centaur rocket...
Excerpt from the end of Connections, Episode 8: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, BBC: 12/5/1978, US: 11/18/1979.
This was filmed on 8/20/1977. The Titan-Centaur rocket carried the Voyager 2 spacecraft. Voyager 1 was launched on 9/5/1977.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Excerpt from the end of Connections, Episode 8: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, BBC: 12/5/1978, US: 11/18/1979.
This was filmed on 8/20/1977. The Titan-Centaur rocket carried the Voyager 2 spacecraft. Voyager 1 was launched on 9/5/1977.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Entitled, "The Way We Are" This is an OETA PBS rebroadcast from 1990. Unfortunately, it's the only episode (1 of 10) I have. Anything he does I love!!!! Obviou...
Entitled, "The Way We Are" This is an OETA PBS rebroadcast from 1990. Unfortunately, it's the only episode (1 of 10) I have. Anything he does I love!!!! Obviously dated but his stuff never gets old to me!!! Have fun!!! Also, voice and picture seem to be slightly off at times...sorry!
Entitled, "The Way We Are" This is an OETA PBS rebroadcast from 1990. Unfortunately, it's the only episode (1 of 10) I have. Anything he does I love!!!! Obviously dated but his stuff never gets old to me!!! Have fun!!! Also, voice and picture seem to be slightly off at times...sorry!
This is from the "After Words" segment (not available on DVD) of James Burke's TV series "The Day the Universe Changed" (available on DVD) Episode 4. This was c...
This is from the "After Words" segment (not available on DVD) of James Burke's TV series "The Day the Universe Changed" (available on DVD) Episode 4. This was copied from my VHS tape of the original 1986 broadcast on PBS. "The Day the Universe Changed" is one of the best productions on the history of science of all time, and it is not the least bit dated.
This is from the "After Words" segment (not available on DVD) of James Burke's TV series "The Day the Universe Changed" (available on DVD) Episode 4. This was copied from my VHS tape of the original 1986 broadcast on PBS. "The Day the Universe Changed" is one of the best productions on the history of science of all time, and it is not the least bit dated.
The groundbreaking series is back!!!
'Connections with James Burke' is based on a simple yet radical
idea. James takes us on a journey of discovery through th...
The groundbreaking series is back!!!
'Connections with James Burke' is based on a simple yet radical
idea. James takes us on a journey of discovery through the interlocking
threads of knowledge running through history, using state-of-the-art CGI
and virtual reality to unlock the power of his extraordinary imagination.
This is an epic series: an entertaining romp through history and a kind of
guide to prediction - full of surprise and wonder - that only James’
indomitable brilliance can imagine.
Get ready to be amazed. Only on Curiosity Stream.
curiositystream.com
- Did You Know? Connections was the highest-rated documentary series in BBC History?
The groundbreaking series is back!!!
'Connections with James Burke' is based on a simple yet radical
idea. James takes us on a journey of discovery through the interlocking
threads of knowledge running through history, using state-of-the-art CGI
and virtual reality to unlock the power of his extraordinary imagination.
This is an epic series: an entertaining romp through history and a kind of
guide to prediction - full of surprise and wonder - that only James’
indomitable brilliance can imagine.
Get ready to be amazed. Only on Curiosity Stream.
curiositystream.com
- Did You Know? Connections was the highest-rated documentary series in BBC History?
This is the single greatest shot filmed in television history. It's completely real, it's NOT a green-screen. One chance, and if James Burke had missed, there would have been no chance of a re-shoot.
Taken from Connections(1978), Episode 8, "Eat, Drink and be Merry". Copyright BBC, starring James Burke.
Excerpt from the end of Connections, Episode 8: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, BBC: 12/5/1978, US: 11/18/1979.
This was filmed on 8/20/1977. The Titan-Centaur rocket carried the Voyager 2 spacecraft. Voyager 1 was launched on 9/5/1977.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Entitled, "The Way We Are" This is an OETA PBS rebroadcast from 1990. Unfortunately, it's the only episode (1 of 10) I have. Anything he does I love!!!! Obviously dated but his stuff never gets old to me!!! Have fun!!! Also, voice and picture seem to be slightly off at times...sorry!
This is from the "After Words" segment (not available on DVD) of James Burke's TV series "The Day the Universe Changed" (available on DVD) Episode 4. This was copied from my VHS tape of the original 1986 broadcast on PBS. "The Day the Universe Changed" is one of the best productions on the history of science of all time, and it is not the least bit dated.
The groundbreaking series is back!!!
'Connections with James Burke' is based on a simple yet radical
idea. James takes us on a journey of discovery through the interlocking
threads of knowledge running through history, using state-of-the-art CGI
and virtual reality to unlock the power of his extraordinary imagination.
This is an epic series: an entertaining romp through history and a kind of
guide to prediction - full of surprise and wonder - that only James’
indomitable brilliance can imagine.
Get ready to be amazed. Only on Curiosity Stream.
curiositystream.com
- Did You Know? Connections was the highest-rated documentary series in BBC History?
James Burke was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, and was educated at Maidstone Grammar School, and at Jesus College, Oxford, where he earned an M.A. degree in Middle English. Upon graduation he moved to Italy, where at the British School in Bologna he was lecturer in English and director of studies, 1961–63. He also lectured at the University of Urbino. Thereafter he was head of school at the English School in Rome, 1963–65. He was also involved in the creation of an English–Italian dictionary, and the publication of an art encyclopedia.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a field day against the Buckeyes’ secondary, particularly cornerback Denzel Burke, aided by the lack of an OSU pass rush. JordanJames ran through the Buckeyes for 115 ...
Brian Burke, chief commercial officer at Seko Logistics, sat in for company CEOJames Gagne on the opening panel of CEOs. Burke was generally optimistic about the strength of the freight market in 2025.
In Warren, an on-duty police officer, James Burke was charged with two counts of manslaughter after he allegedly caused a crash in September that killed Cedric Hayden, 34, and his close friend, DeJuan ...
Warren police officer James Burke was charged in November with two counts of manslaughter after a September crash between the police vehicle he was driving and an SUV near Schoenherr and Toepfer roads ...
Parkston picked up 17 points and seven rebounds from James Deckert and 16 points from Brycen Bruening in a 57-26 home win over Chamberlain... Platte-Geddes 52, Burke 21 ... Ethan at James Valley Christian, ppd ... Winner 52, Burke 39.
All of Southampton's sand mines "could be impacted" by the legislation, town attorney James Burke wrote in an email ... by the legislation, town attorney James Burke wrote in an email.
Eli Oleson added nine points for the Nikes ...Lance Ludens added nine points ... NO ... BOWLING ... DJ Davis led the Falcons had a 322, while Eli Johnson had a 259, Layton Diewold had a 253, Will Burke had a 241, Brody Wildrick had a 236 and JamesHunold had a 222.
“His service has been marked by humility, courage, and selflessness, often putting others’ needs ahead of his own," said Burke CountyEMSDirectorJamesRobinson... .
The team boasts several two-time champions in addition to Fultz — Trinity Burke at 165 pounds in the 18-and-over division, MichaelJames at 176 pounds in the 15- and 16-year-old division and North Side native SonnyTaylor.
Daniel Burke, from Wythenshawe in Manchester, went missing in August 2023 while in the Zaporizhzhia region to help fight against the Russian invaders ... Speaking after the hearing on Friday, Mr Burke’s family said they were still “yearning for answers”.
On Wednesday, Athlon Sports’ Sean Deveney crafted a compelling trade proposal that would send LeBron and Bronny James to the Heat for Jimmy Butler and Alec Burks. James, averaging 23.0 points, 9.1...
From 1974...Young earlier appeared before JudgeJamesLawless on a burglary charge ... The plan was the idea of the principal of Garfield School, James Burke ... Putting Christmas trees in hundreds of schoolrooms “seems a terrible waste to me,” Burke said ... .