Colours: from Cave Paint to Nanotube Black

<p>There's a theory that the invention of paint had something to do with the dawn of humanity. We are on a never-ending quest to create brighter, better colours. From grinding rocks, to crushing bugs, concocting chemicals and now manipulating nanotubes - a mind-boggling array of beautiful pigments and dyes litter our history.</p><br><p>Today's guest is Kassia St Clair, author of international bestseller <em>The Secret Lives of Colours</em>.</p><br><p>Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long</p>

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