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Season 52 Episodes
1. What Are UFOs?
Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies?
2. Extreme Airport Engineering
Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.
3. Dino Birds
Fossils reveal how birds survived the killer asteroid and became today’s only living dinosaurs.
4. Egypt's Tombs of Amun
A long-lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.
5. Pompeii's Secret Underworld
Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.
6. Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.
7. Revolutionary War Weapons
Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.
8. Secrets of the Forest
Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.
9. Critical Condition: Health In Black America
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to suffer from chronic diseases than Whites. Why? From false beliefs that permeate modern medicine to life experiences that can damage human cells, uncover the underlying causes of racial health disparities.
10. Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown
What really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup? A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a high speed crash to gain new insights on car safety. But how can they create and study a complex collision without putting any lives in danger?
11. Ultimate Crash Test: Impact
Car safety experts just pulled off a first-of-its-kind remote controlled multi-vehicle pile up. Now investigators are put to the test as they analyze the data and look for insights into driver behavior and vehicle design.
