It has been brought to my attention that several folks on my f-list have never even *heard* of
Connections.
Please, go rent it. Or find a friend and borrow it. Heck, I think much of it is up on YouTube.
This is history (and science, and some social history stuff as well) they way it *should* be presented. Lots of fun too.
Besides the two sequels listed in the Wiki, also check out "The Day the Universe Changed"