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James Burke is a master storyteller.  His documentary series, Connections, as the name would suggest, is fabulous in its use of threaded narrative to transport us back into time and then propel us forward again to the present. When you take a Connections journey with Burke, you risk being lured into the love of history through the seduction of science. To many, the shows may now seem old.  They aired originally on BBC back in 1978, with two sequels 1995 and 1997.  But great story is timeless .  PBS celebrated the 25th anniversary in 2004 by interviewing Burke and airing highlights of the original series.  And even now, you can find episodes online.  A full list of Connections episodes can easily be found on Wikipedia and many full length episodes are now available to watch for free online including on YouTube . It wasn't until recently that I began to appreciate how profoundly James Burke had influenced my love for storytelling. Vivid memories of specific episodes would p