What could possibly link rockets and antidepressants? Are we on the cusp of having a neural switch that can control our moods? Alie Ward weaves a chain of extraordinary connections.
Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the World were erecting giant monuments. What was their purpose?
With Florida's earliest cold snap in 150 years, the team's Burm captures are on the decline. And, after a massive storm douses their plans to smoke out the snakes on Dunagan Farm, the hunters head to Puerto Rico.
Hoping to put a serious dent in the invasive snake population, the guys are determined to track down a massive breeding machine — a legend they call the Mother Burm.
With cold temperatures in Florida putting a freeze on python hunting, the guys head to Louisiana to conduct vital research on invasive reptile species.
In their increasing efforts to track and trap invasive species, the team is branching out, and for the first time ever they're on the hunt for the elusive Nile monitor lizard.
This time on Python Hunters… It's a new season of hunting, and the guys are back in the Everglades to see if Florida's bitter winter has put a serious dent in the Burmese python population.
Dive in and check some ingenious inventions that have changed our daily lives.
Learn about an award ceremony for sustainability projects that can change the world.
Since the earliest civilizations, humans have needed walls to protect them.
Chariots were the express vehicles of their day – but how did they work? And what about the roads, tunnels, and bridges that they relied upon?
The remarkable story of how Stalin's massive war factories were dismantled and moved east on one and half million railway trucks, to avoid being lost to the Nazis.
The story of America's `Liberty Ships', which were produced in incredible numbers and became known as the Model T Fords of the ocean.
The sabotaging efforts of Peugeot in Nazi-occupied France, where the bosses and workers cooperated with the Resistance to hinder the Nazis' use of military vehicles.
Henry Ford's plan, with the help of Albert Kahn, to build a giant factory in Michigan, covering 3.5million sq ft and including an aircraft production line half a mile in length.
It's easy to love live music. Whether you're jamming with some friends or you're lost in the crowd at an amazing show, live music really moves us. But why does it feel so much better than listening to music on the best home stereo?
In the era of music streaming, there are millions of songs at our fingertips. But in a world of near infinite music choices, music discovery and exposure have changed drastically.
How the Americans, once they were provoked into war, out-produced the rest of the world so quickly and by such a huge margin, including the likes of General Motors.
In 48 hours, a block of metal will be formed into the most accurate weapon on earth: the AX-338 Sniper Rifle. In a warzone, police stand off, or hostage taking, the sniper is often the only solution to a bad situation.
As lightweight aluminum is cut and tooled, it will become the frame of a personal flying machine. Used by military operatives, drug enforcement agents, and first responders – it gets you in and out fast, whether you are carrying a camera or a gun.