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The Universe: Mysteries of the Moon
For thousands of years, mankind has found comfort in its presence. It's been a lantern for nighttime travelers, a timekeeper for farmers, and a location finder for sailors at sea. For some cultures, it's even been a god. It's the only cosmic body ever visited by human beings. From afar, the Moon's luminance has captivated us since the beginning of time. And a closer look at the beacon in the dark sky reveals an ever-present source of myth, intrigue, controversy and unsolved mysteries. The field of science may cast an empirical light on some things about the Universe, but lunar experts are the first to admit they don't have all the answers when it comes to our Moon. This episode explores the theories behind Lunar Transient Phenomena that have left scientists stumped for centuries; takes to the Canadian waters to see how the Moon effects our planet through tides; and dusts off some age-old myths and weighs arguments that without our Moon, humanity may not even exist
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Journey to 10,000 BC
Seven prehistoric hunters track an unseen prey. Armed with long wooden spears with razor sharp stone points, they follow enormous footprints in the snow. The hunters are desperate to secure meat to feed their tribe for the long terrible winter, a winter which seems endless. Rounding a boulder, they spy their prize. Nearly twelve feet at its highest point, the mighty beast weighs nearly ten tons. Frightened eyes swim in a sea of dark wooly fur. The enormous animals rears, two ivory trunks stabbing the sky
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Lost Worlds: Herod The Great
Herod, king of Judea, was famous for creating a series of great buildings, and laying the foundations for Jerusalem. Watch as Herod's impressive projects are charted, including his masterpiece, Herod's Temple. Follow a team of historical detectives who use evidence from recent excavations, scientific studies and historical documents to piece together clues to what ancient locations looked like. They are brought to life by computer graphics which allow viewers to fly over, enter the streets, walk through the halls and peer into these vanished worlds
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1959: Kitchen Debate in Moscow
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