The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, the Notre Dame Cathedral. What would it take to build these remarkable super structures today? How long would it take? How much would it cost? How many workers would we need? In our modern era of glass and steel, could we even pull it off? If We Built It Today talks to architects, historians, engineers, and … [Read more...] about If We Built It Today
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Secrets of the Viking Stone
Were Norsemen the first Europeans to explore the Minnesota-Great Lakes and surrounding area more than a century before Christopher Columbus? Some scholars and fervent theorists believe so and are ready to fortify their beliefs with proof. In Secrets of the Viking Stone, actor Peter Stormare and history enthusiast Elroy Balgaard set out to solve the mystery of the famed … [Read more...] about Secrets of the Viking Stone
America’s Lost Vikings
The Vikings are amongst the most feared warriors and ruthless raiders in history. They are also at the center of an incredible mystery. There is evidence that Norseman landed on the coast of North America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Beyond this, however, the trail goes cold. Now archaeologists and explorers Blue Nelson and Mike Arbuthnot will embark on their biggest … [Read more...] about America’s Lost Vikings
Houdini’s Last Secrets
Magicians, past and present, marvel at the death-defying performances of the legendary Harry Houdini. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been equaled, or fully understood. With the help of skilled engineers, accomplished illusionists, and a member of his own bloodline, Houdini's Last Secrets looks to uncover the methods to Houdini's magic and … [Read more...] about Houdini’s Last Secrets
MythBusters Jr.
For the ten-episode series Adam Savage has teamed-up with six of the nation's leading young ‘makers', robotics wizzes, builders, and inventors, all under the age of 16, who show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills.Together, they tackle myths just like those seen in the popular Emmy® nominated television series … [Read more...] about MythBusters Jr.
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