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The UnXplained: Islands of the Damne
Ancient Empires: Cleopatra Becoming a Queen
Following the death of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra is crowned Queen of Egypt.
How Humans Conquered the Ocean
Dolph Lundgren explores the incredible machines that transformed humanity's relationship with the sea.
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Korea Art Treasures: 10 Symbols of Longevity
Discover how the symbols seen every day in K-pop and K-culture have their roots in centuries-old Korean art.
Shanghai Maglev: The World’s Fastest Commercial Train
Speed is more than a number—it's human ambition in high octane.
The Golden Age of Pirates
The Birth of Hip Hop
On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc rocks his first Bronx party, debuting a game-changing turntable move that electrifies the crowd.
Animals That Changed Human History
Take a look at the animals (and one fungus!) that have had a huge effect on the human race.
The Dawn of the Nuclear Age
The end of the Second World War and the dawn of the nuclear age saw its two great victors go from allies to adversaries.
When Walt Disney and Salvador Dalí Created Surreal Animation
Did you know that Disney and Dali created an animated short together? See more in this scene from Season 23, Episode 5, "Everything from Pawn to Nuts.
