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Television series that documents how various everyday products are made.

Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really alone? Is there a creator? These questions have been pondered by the most exquisite minds of the human race.

Actor Peter Stormare's personal and often humorous journey through Minnesota to learn the truth about the Kensington Runestone, a disputed proof that vikings discovered America, through meetings with scholars, skeptics and sensationalists.

The stories of the men and women who pushed their ingenuity and curiosity beyond the limits to uncover some of the most groundbreaking findings in the history of space exploration.

Scientists explore icy mysteries - from mummified bodies in glaciers to a 30,000-year-old virus - while uncovering lost treasures and relics using cutting-edge tech in the frozen regions of the world.

World-famous meteorite hunter Steve Arnold and science writer and owner of Aerolite Meteorites Geoff Notkin team up to hunt for the Earth's most elusive treasure which, incidentally, is not from our world - meteorites.

A show specializing in video game news and reviews.

The son of the creator of "Star Trek" explores his father's famous creation and how it has affected people.

In the series 'Catch It, Keep It' three skilled engineers/builders must work together to win a valuable prize. The catch, in order to win their prize, the team must construct something that will save it from complete annihilation by our Engineer of Destruction. The contestants have just 48 hours to invent, plan and construct their prize saving device. If they can build something that will save it in time, they each win the prize. If they fail, their prize will be destroyed in front of their eyes.

Utilizing CGI imagery and cutting-edge archaeological technology, the doc will follow "an extraordinary experiment" to build a replica Aztec pyramid, as investigators seek to solve the mysteries of who the Aztecs were and how they built their empire. Lost Pyramids of The Aztecs will seek to answer various long-standing queries including where this group of nomadic people originated, how they undertook building pyramids and other ambitious engineering feats, and how the Aztec empire was destroyed.

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" hosts a new series that highlights the greatest scientific discoveries of all time, from the earliest time to the present day. The series features nine episodes: Evolution, Earth Sciences, Medicine, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Genetics and Biology, plus a wrap up episode featuring the top 10 discoveries of all time. This is a fun and instructive series, with a lot of historical re-creations, archival footage, visits to interesting scientific research facilities and interviews with present-day scientists including several Nobel laureates - all presented with the flair and humor associated with television's "Science Guy" Bill Nye.

Deadly Intelligence explores the suspicious deaths of scientific geniuses to determine if their demises were unfortunate coincidences or if these gifted minds were murdered for knowing too much.

Discussion with architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if we could use modern day innovations to recreate these iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time.

Across North America and the rest of the world, hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes and sea level rise, threaten our major cities and lead to natural catastrophes.

What first appears to be a send-up of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the real-world science behind the sensationalism. In the pilot episode, the physics behind a hypothetical alien invasion are explained. With the help of scientists and engineers from NASA, JPL, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army, a major special effects studio, and various universities, the Sci-Fi Science crew explores force fields, lasers, lightning guns, rail guns, extrasolar planets and other "science fiction" concepts that are in fact, quite real. A campy, animation-rich alien invasion of Los Angeles provides the jumping-off point for real science demonstrations.

It looks at some of the most common everyday items around us and the surprising ways they got their start. How we make and use many items reveals fascinating stories.

Launched in the shadow of Apollo 11 in 1969, six men were sealed inside a tiny deep-sea capsule and set adrift. Their mission: to survive for 30 days exploring the depths of the Gulf Stream. We follow marine archaeologist James Delgado as he recovers the sub and reunites the surviving aquanauts.

Scientists examine natural and man-made disasters using eyewitness accounts and footage.

Did Nazi uranium make it to Japan in the final months of WW2? Were the Axis powers closer to a bomb than we think? In this stylized, tension-filled documentary, drama unfolds as experts shed new light on the hardships, challenges and secrets of a war-torn, pre-nuclear world.

Heroes of the Apollo Missions, Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins , Charlie Duke and more come together to share insights, experiences, and stories of the greatest adventure mankind has ever undertaken.

BIBLICAL CONSPIRACIES is an unceasing pursuit of stories hiding in the codes and symbols left behind by those with a secret to keep. Two nails discovered believed to be used to crucify Jesus, written evidence that allegedly proves Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, and a sculpture attributed to Michelangelo are among some of the mysteries explored.

Odd Folks Home steps into the lives of the intriguing customers that frequent Obscura Antiques & Oddities. These oddball customers are taking us into uncharted territories, as they tour their own home, showing off their unusual collections. These odd characters have a passion and expertise for their collections of scientific artifacts. Our guides will recount tales of their favorite collections, from antique automatrons to taxidermied beasts. In this show no two collections are the same! After years of careful hunting, these collections have shocking monetary and scientific value.