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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - Ancient Greek Towers with a History of Violence

Length: 8:22
Description: Abandoned towers in southern Greece are the ruins of a fearsome warrior civilization descended from the Spartans. New discoveries reveal the role these towers played during generations of violent blood feuds among the clans that lived here.

Friday, March 21, 2025

Space's Deepest Secrets - What Can a Total Solar Eclipse Tell Us About the Sun?

Length: 8:36
Description: Total solar eclipses are a powerful - and for some, emotional - event to witness that shows our connection to nature and the cosmos. Even though they happen on Earth around every 18 months, catching one can sometimes be difficult. But when they are observed from Earth, what can we learn about the Sun from them?

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - The "Thing" on Hell Mountain

Length: 10:10
Description: A massive, alien-like fortress built into a mountainside is the central node to a network of pipelines that race outwards like tentacles; behind-the-scenes access reveals the secrets of why this strange complex was built and why it was abandoned.

Monday, March 17, 2025

How the Universe Works - Artificial Intelligence: The Next Step in Our Evolution?

Length: 9:48
Description: There are billions of stars in our galaxy, with billions of planets circling them. But, as far as we know, only one planet has life: Earth. By uncovering how life conquered Earth, we may find out if life can conquer the universe. But if we're ever going to find out, humanity itself may have to evolve.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - Ancient Roman Ruins Within the English Countryside

Length: 10:10
Description: On the border of England and Scotland sits Vindolanda, at the northern edge of what was once the Roman Empire. This land was one of mystery to the Romans...especially about who may be residing further north. To keep the northern tribes out, the ruthless Roman emperor Hadrian built a massive wall that spanned from coast to coast. But what purpose did Vindolanda serve to this massive feat of engineering?

Friday, March 7, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - A Nuclear Fallout Bunker Hiding in Plain Sight

Length: 9:49
Description: Near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a mysterious bunker lies right beside the highway. Who built this, and more importantly, who or what was it built to protect?

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Space's Deepest Secrets - Can We Colonize Space?

Length: 8:28
Description: The human race has always longed to explore the next frontier, and for many, they believe that next frontier is having people permanently living in space.

Monday, March 3, 2025

How the Universe Works - Explaining Saturn's Rings

Length: 8:00
Description: Saturn is the second-largest planet in the Solar System, featuring a complex system of rings and moons that have captivated us for centuries. But where did Saturn's rings come from? How old are they? And how exactly are they staying in place?

Mysteries of the Abandoned - An Iron-Producing Giant Born Out of the Civil War

Length: 9:36
Description: In the wake of the Civil War, the Sloss Furnaces were built in Birmingham, Alabama. Its history is one that shows the beginning of the New South Movement where industry would grow in the South to avoid relying on goods coming down from the North. However, what remains of the site shows a structure of racial hierarchy and segregation that was still common in the aftermath of the Civil War. This segregation, both at the Sloss Furnaces and in the city of Birmingham, would put the city on the international stage as a key center for the Civil Rights Movement.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Space's Deepest Secrets - Can We Stop Asteroids from Hitting Us?

Length: 9:17
Description: Meteors are a deadly threat for our planet, including some invading our atmosphere in the not-so-distant past. However, new technology may provide a way for Earth to fight back when they attack.

Friday, February 21, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - The Abandoned Pirate Capital of Jamaica

Length: 9:20
Description: An abandoned coastal town in Jamaica has left behind imposing walls, cannons and more...but what were they protecting? And who were the people defending it? A city once steeped in indulgence and vice, its abandonment might be linked to Jamaica's geological history.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

How the Universe Works - Dark Matter vs. Dark Energy

Length: 8:53
Description: Since the dawn of time, two invisible forces, dark matter and dark energy, have been locked in an epic battle for control of the cosmos. At first, dark matter controlled the early universe, helping build stars, galaxies, and the cosmic web. Five billion years later, dark energy became the universe's most powerful force and will determine the fate of all creation.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - Secret Caves Filled with Pagan Arts and Debauchery

Length: 8:41
Description: An abandoned system of caves was once the meeting place of a secret society that worshiped Satan and performed black magic, and new discoveries at this mysterious site reveal what really happened here and why a Founding Father was a frequent guest.

What on Earth? - Most Mysterious Formations on Earth

Length: 21:00
Description: Embark on an adventure as we unravel the captivating stories behind Earth's most mysterious formations.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - Ghostly Secrets in a Haunted West Virginia Prison

Length: 9:54
Description: A haunted prison with a terrifying past once housed America's most notorious criminals, but today, the fortress stands in ruin, and experts reveal evidence of ghostly secrets hidden in the crumbling jailhouse walls.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Space's Deepest Secrets - Searching the Galaxy for Life on Other Planets

Length: 9:14
Description: Astronomers and researchers are on the hunt for the groundbreaking discovery that confirms extraterrestrial life. Using state-of-the-art technology like the Kepler telescope, scientists have examined thousands of exoplanets in search of another Earth. Is one closer than we think?

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Secrets in the Ice - Uncovering Arctic Military Secrets

Length: 30:12
Description: Secrets in the Ice uncovers startling military secrets. One clip follows the team as they investigate the mystery of ancient human skeletons discovered in a remote lake in India. Another delves into an enigmatic structure in the Arctic, raising questions about its purpose and possible link to a doomsday scenario. In an additional clip, the team examines bizarre artifacts buried in the ice, revealing their connection to ancient civilizations.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

How the Universe Works - Do Multiverses Really Exist?!

Length: 9:18
Description: The Big Bang is one of science's most famous theories, but we now know it wasn't big and it wasn't a bang. While the Big Bang might have been the birth of our universe, it might have also created many universes. New discoveries reveal that it might have not been a start, but one stage in a transformation of many mysterious multiverses.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Mysteries of the Abandoned - A Real Life Haunted Mansion

Length: 10:10
Description: This mysterious castle was once a fairytale estate, but today, the building is said to be haunted. Experts investigate the secrets of this eerie fortress and the ghostly stories that lay inside.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Space's Deepest Secrets - Does Life Exist on One of Jupiter's Moons?

Length: 8:42
Description: Scientists on the hunt for extraterrestrial life suspect that it could be found within our very own solar system. One of those places lies within Jupiter's orbit: the moon of Europa.