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Two historians explain to the panel the perils and triumphs of the Dark Ages, from the Black Death through the invention of Guttenberg's printing press.

The Einstein Challenge

Pyramid Schemes

Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food; how to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.

Food

The World of WWII

Authorities in Roman history try to explain all things Ancient Rome to the panel, including how Roman bathrooms work, and how lions and gladiators faced off in mortal combat in the Colosseum.

When in Rome

Expert professors specializing in World War II History explain topics that include the D-Day invasion and cracking the enigma code.

Paleontologists face-off on the topic of dinosaurs, including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

Two engineers answer the big questions: why skyscrapers don't fall down in an earthquake and why doesn't a roller coaster fly off its tracks?

Mechanical Engineers

Two historians go head-to-head explaining revolutionary inventions ranging from dynamite to the telephone.

Titans of Industry

Meteorologists Mike Nelson and Matthew Cappucci explain the formation of sinkholes, thundersnow and the supercell tornado among other extreme weather events.

Mother Nature's Wrath

Dr. Greg Ojakangas and Grant Harkness tackle the deadlier aspects of space through topics like the perils of colonizing Mars and the risk of removing one's helmet in space.

Killer Space

Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche, among other natural and man-made disasters.

Mega Disasters

Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha and Greek fire.

Ancient Weapons

Two world-class experts compete to best explain seriously complicated concepts to a panel of kids.

S1 E11 | The World of WWII

E13 | Pyramid Schemes

E12 | Food

E11 | The World of WWII

E10 | When in Rome

E10 | The World of WWII

E9 | When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

E8 | Mechanical Engineers

E7 | Titans of Industry

E6 | Mother Nature's Wrath

E5 | Killer Space

E4 | Mega Disasters

E3 | Ancient Weapons