Story

The evolution of the assembly line, which has produced billions of products, from toys to Boeing 747s, cheaply and quickly; Americans overcome prejudices toward blacks and women in factories during World War II; a family of auto assembly workers.

Every process, from beginning to end, is a unique and incredible adventure; from the fiery birth of high-tech golf clubs to the cataclysmic end of old buildings, get ready to race from start to finish.

Adam learns the true meaning of heavy when he visits legendary heavy equipment manufacturer: John Deere; big machines do big jobs, and he gets an inside look at how top brands like SANY and JCB are pushing the envelope on what these machines can do.

Adam Richman visits power tool manufacturing mecca DeWalt, where he discovers how they're using cutting-edge technology to make cutting-edge tools.

Steam power; Jay Leno fires up two steam cars and an 11-ton steam tractor built in 1860; coal-burning boiler; century-old steam locomotive; paddlewheel steamboat.

Every aspect of live involves pressure; it's what puts the bubbles in soft drinks, propels shaving cream from its can, cools the contents of your refrigerator, and causes volcanoes to erupt; but rapid pressure changes can be as violent as explosions.

Stories of those who believed in dreams and defied the commonplace with their extraordinary creations; covering some of the world's architectural and engineering structures, scientific inventions, and social wonders.

Renewable energy technologies fight petroleum dependence and global warming by transforming air, water, earth, and fire into clean sources; explore solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, and tidal power from experimental to massive scale solutions.

An all-female expedition journeys to Washington state hoping to lure a Bigfoot within range of their cameras; scientists study Bigfoot evidence, including 1967 film footage.

Northern New York's Monster of Whitehall is described as a sasquatch-like creature that stands up to 8 feet tall and makes a sound like a woman screaming.

An expedition investigating a report of a Bigfoot attack at a Canadian fishing cabin finds blood and tissue samples said to be from the beast.

Giorgio joins anthropologist Dr. Jeff Meldrum for an overnight expedition on Washington's Olympic Peninsula in an attempt to capture evidence of Bigfoot.

For 54 years, the famed Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film has been touted as the best proof the creature exists; with AI technology, a never-before-seen restoration of the film makes the figure known as "Patty" clearer than ever before.

Tony Harris separates the real from the fake in some of the most compelling Bigfoot evidence recently captured; footprint casts from Mount St. Helens may be proof that a massive, undiscovered primate lives in North America.

Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard and team try to track down a 14-foot beast, hoping to learn how this monster remains so elusive.

Nimoy explores tales of the unknown or supernatural.

An all-female expedition journeys to Washington state hoping to lure a Bigfoot within range of their cameras; scientists study Bigfoot evidence, including 1967 film footage.

Northern New York's Monster of Whitehall is described as a sasquatch-like creature that stands up to 8 feet tall and makes a sound like a woman screaming.

An expedition investigating a report of a Bigfoot attack at a Canadian fishing cabin finds blood and tissue samples said to be from the beast.

Giorgio joins anthropologist Dr. Jeff Meldrum for an overnight expedition on Washington's Olympic Peninsula in an attempt to capture evidence of Bigfoot.

For 54 years, the famed Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film has been touted as the best proof the creature exists; with AI technology, a never-before-seen restoration of the film makes the figure known as "Patty" clearer than ever before.

Tony Harris separates the real from the fake in some of the most compelling Bigfoot evidence recently captured; footprint casts from Mount St. Helens may be proof that a massive, undiscovered primate lives in North America.

Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard and team try to track down a 14-foot beast, hoping to learn how this monster remains so elusive.

Nimoy explores tales of the unknown or supernatural.

An all-female expedition journeys to Washington state hoping to lure a Bigfoot within range of their cameras; scientists study Bigfoot evidence, including 1967 film footage.

Northern New York's Monster of Whitehall is described as a sasquatch-like creature that stands up to 8 feet tall and makes a sound like a woman screaming.

An expedition investigating a report of a Bigfoot attack at a Canadian fishing cabin finds blood and tissue samples said to be from the beast.

Giorgio joins anthropologist Dr. Jeff Meldrum for an overnight expedition on Washington's Olympic Peninsula in an attempt to capture evidence of Bigfoot.

For 54 years, the famed Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film has been touted as the best proof the creature exists; with AI technology, a never-before-seen restoration of the film makes the figure known as "Patty" clearer than ever before.

Tony Harris separates the real from the fake in some of the most compelling Bigfoot evidence recently captured; footprint casts from Mount St. Helens may be proof that a massive, undiscovered primate lives in North America.

Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard and team try to track down a 14-foot beast, hoping to learn how this monster remains so elusive.

Nimoy explores tales of the unknown or supernatural.

A poor French farm boy with a growth disorder becomes a famous wrestler as Andre the Giant.

Teaching financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience; sketch comedy and young actors help explain basic economic concepts.

Teaching financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience; sketch comedy and young actors help explain basic economic concepts.

Featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States; includes tips and information to keep children safe.

Featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States; includes tips and information to keep children safe.

The dramatic tale of Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda.

Former child prodigy Tiger Woods becomes one of the world's greatest golfers.

Steve Austin returns to wrestling after an injury nearly paralyzes him.

Mick Foley rises from his humble roots to the top of professional wrestling.

A poor French farm boy with a growth disorder becomes a famous wrestler as Andre the Giant.

The story of American women's figure-skating; Peggy Fleming; Tara Lipinski; Michelle Kwan; Nancy Kerrigan; Kristi Yamaguchi; Katarina Witt; Carol Heiss Jenkins; Tenley Albright; Ekaterina Gordeeva.

The dramatic tale of Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda.

Former child prodigy Tiger Woods becomes one of the world's greatest golfers.

Steve Austin returns to wrestling after an injury nearly paralyzes him.

Mick Foley rises from his humble roots to the top of professional wrestling.

A poor French farm boy with a growth disorder becomes a famous wrestler as Andre the Giant.

The story of American women's figure-skating; Peggy Fleming; Tara Lipinski; Michelle Kwan; Nancy Kerrigan; Kristi Yamaguchi; Katarina Witt; Carol Heiss Jenkins; Tenley Albright; Ekaterina Gordeeva.

The dramatic tale of Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda.

Former child prodigy Tiger Woods becomes one of the world's greatest golfers.

Steve Austin returns to wrestling after an injury nearly paralyzes him.

Mick Foley rises from his humble roots to the top of professional wrestling.

The 20th century sees rickety box kites turn into supersonic jets with apocalyptic firepower.

Disasters and losses; Jimmy Doolittle changes fighter escort tactics; shuttle bombing; the Tuskegee Airmen.

World War II's end; the Berlin Air Lift; the Strategic Air Command; the Korean War; the Cold War; the missile race; the doctrine of mutual destruction; the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Vietnam War; Desert Storm; the Balkans; the second Gulf War.

From Vietnam to the Gulf War, Green Beret commandos rely on ingenuity.

The British SAS; the French Foreign Legion; the U.S. Army Green Berets.

The 20th century sees rickety box kites turn into supersonic jets with apocalyptic firepower.

Disasters and losses; Jimmy Doolittle changes fighter escort tactics; shuttle bombing; the Tuskegee Airmen.

World War II's end; the Berlin Air Lift; the Strategic Air Command; the Korean War; the Cold War; the missile race; the doctrine of mutual destruction; the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Vietnam War; Desert Storm; the Balkans; the second Gulf War.

From Vietnam to the Gulf War, Green Beret commandos rely on ingenuity.

The British SAS; the French Foreign Legion; the U.S. Army Green Berets.

The 20th century sees rickety box kites turn into supersonic jets with apocalyptic firepower.

Disasters and losses; Jimmy Doolittle changes fighter escort tactics; shuttle bombing; the Tuskegee Airmen.

World War II's end; the Berlin Air Lift; the Strategic Air Command; the Korean War; the Cold War; the missile race; the doctrine of mutual destruction; the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Vietnam War; Desert Storm; the Balkans; the second Gulf War.

From Vietnam to the Gulf War, Green Beret commandos rely on ingenuity.

The British SAS; the French Foreign Legion; the U.S. Army Green Berets.

The team restores a 1957 civil defense air raid siren; a nickel-plated cash register.

Rick and his brother take a road trip to find some beat-up antiques; Rick auctions off a 1920s gas pump.

Rick and his team restore a Prohibition Era slot machine; a 1940s Pepsi cooler is overhauled.

Rick and his team restore a NASA helmet from the 1960s Gemini missions; an old picker needs a rusty gas cart fixed-up.

A candy machine from the 1950s arrives at the shop; the guys have to find a way to open a giant antique safe.

Rick and his team attempt to service an antique railroad vacuum; a client requests a retro restoration of his childhood red wagon.

A client brings in a rare British motorcycle from the 1950s; the team puts in their two cents on a 1940s Accurate Weight penny scale.

The team has a chance to restore a rare department store x-ray machine from the 1940s that was used to fit shoes; a first grade teacher brings in a mechanical apple corer and peeler from the 1880s.

Rick's son comes across a 1950s coffee vending machine; Rick is challenged with a 1930s Montgomery Ward refrigerator.

A client cruises in with a 1960s go-kart; Tyler conspires to fix up a 1950s fan for Rick.

Rick and his team strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940s; a client brings in a small gum and cigarette-vending slot machine from the 1930s.

A 1952 powerboat ride splashes into the shop; Rick tackles a 1940s child's tricycle for a Las Vegas museum.

A 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul; a 1940s U.S. mailbox arrives at the shop.

A 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop; a client brings in a 1950s bumper car.

A Pawn Star brings in a 1957 Chevy 150 found by the American Pickers for an overhaul; a couple of pickers show up hoping to sell some of their vintage valuables.

A 1940s baseball-batting game flies into the shop; the crew tackles a tarnished 1920s tire changer.

The team restores a 1957 civil defense air raid siren; a nickel-plated cash register.

Rick and his brother take a road trip to find some beat-up antiques; Rick auctions off a 1920s gas pump.

Rick and his team restore a Prohibition Era slot machine; a 1940s Pepsi cooler is overhauled.

Rick and his team restore a NASA helmet from the 1960s Gemini missions; an old picker needs a rusty gas cart fixed-up.

A candy machine from the 1950s arrives at the shop; the guys have to find a way to open a giant antique safe.

Rick and his team attempt to service an antique railroad vacuum; a client requests a retro restoration of his childhood red wagon.

A client brings in a rare British motorcycle from the 1950s; the team puts in their two cents on a 1940s Accurate Weight penny scale.

The team has a chance to restore a rare department store x-ray machine from the 1940s that was used to fit shoes; a first grade teacher brings in a mechanical apple corer and peeler from the 1880s.

Rick's son comes across a 1950s coffee vending machine; Rick is challenged with a 1930s Montgomery Ward refrigerator.

A client cruises in with a 1960s go-kart; Tyler conspires to fix up a 1950s fan for Rick.

Rick and his team strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940s; a client brings in a small gum and cigarette-vending slot machine from the 1930s.

A 1952 powerboat ride splashes into the shop; Rick tackles a 1940s child's tricycle for a Las Vegas museum.

A 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul; a 1940s U.S. mailbox arrives at the shop.

A 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop; a client brings in a 1950s bumper car.

A Pawn Star brings in a 1957 Chevy 150 found by the American Pickers for an overhaul; a couple of pickers show up hoping to sell some of their vintage valuables.

A 1940s baseball-batting game flies into the shop; the crew tackles a tarnished 1920s tire changer.

The team restores a 1957 civil defense air raid siren; a nickel-plated cash register.

Rick and his brother take a road trip to find some beat-up antiques; Rick auctions off a 1920s gas pump.

Rick and his team restore a Prohibition Era slot machine; a 1940s Pepsi cooler is overhauled.

Rick and his team restore a NASA helmet from the 1960s Gemini missions; an old picker needs a rusty gas cart fixed-up.

A candy machine from the 1950s arrives at the shop; the guys have to find a way to open a giant antique safe.

Rick and his team attempt to service an antique railroad vacuum; a client requests a retro restoration of his childhood red wagon.

A client brings in a rare British motorcycle from the 1950s; the team puts in their two cents on a 1940s Accurate Weight penny scale.

The team has a chance to restore a rare department store x-ray machine from the 1940s that was used to fit shoes; a first grade teacher brings in a mechanical apple corer and peeler from the 1880s.

Rick's son comes across a 1950s coffee vending machine; Rick is challenged with a 1930s Montgomery Ward refrigerator.

A client cruises in with a 1960s go-kart; Tyler conspires to fix up a 1950s fan for Rick.

Rick and his team strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940s; a client brings in a small gum and cigarette-vending slot machine from the 1930s.

A 1952 powerboat ride splashes into the shop; Rick tackles a 1940s child's tricycle for a Las Vegas museum.

A 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul; a 1940s U.S. mailbox arrives at the shop.

A 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop; a client brings in a 1950s bumper car.

A Pawn Star brings in a 1957 Chevy 150 found by the American Pickers for an overhaul; a couple of pickers show up hoping to sell some of their vintage valuables.

A 1940s baseball-batting game flies into the shop; the crew tackles a tarnished 1920s tire changer.

Exploring the dark origin stories behind some of history's most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.

The gates are open to some of history's sinister structures; from the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discovering the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses.

Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.

The twisted origin stories of some of history's most diabolically creative and brutal torture devices, from the "Iron Maiden" to the pear of anguish.

From the destructive Viking axe to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, checking out razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors that have spilled blood and forged empires.

From the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.

Exploring the dark art of spy-craft, from the Frankenkitty to the umbrella gun; revealing the deadliest spy weapons deployed to gather information and assassinate enemies.

The origins of history's deadliest games, from Roman blood sports to Russian roulette.

Exploring the dark origin stories behind some of history's most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.

The gates are open to some of history's sinister structures; from the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discovering the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses.

Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.

The twisted origin stories of some of history's most diabolically creative and brutal torture devices, from the "Iron Maiden" to the pear of anguish.

From the destructive Viking axe to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, checking out razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors that have spilled blood and forged empires.

From the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.

Exploring the dark art of spy-craft, from the Frankenkitty to the umbrella gun; revealing the deadliest spy weapons deployed to gather information and assassinate enemies.

The origins of history's deadliest games, from Roman blood sports to Russian roulette.

Exploring the dark origin stories behind some of history's most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.