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Television Takes the World By Storm
Is it true that Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton played a role in the invention that lead to Johnny Carson? Stay tuned!
The Wright Brothers' Sister Was the Secret to Their Success
Without their sister, Katharine, the Wright brothers may never have taken flight.
The Evolution of Band-Aid
From cut-away bandages to pre-packaged and sterilized, discover how Band-Aids became a household necessity.
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The Secret World War II Plan That Used Astrology
When conventional tactics fail, governments have been known to test the boundaries of reality. During the darkest days of World War II, Britain turned to an astrologer who claimed he could alter the course of the war using the power of the stars.
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.
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
