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Linking prehistoric forests to the Industrial Revolution and the rise of modern warfare.

Part 1/3. Thanks to Rollo the Walker, Normandy became one of the most powerful principalities of the kingdom of France; he is one of the most terrible Viking warriors in history and his adventure began 1200 years ago, at the mouth of the Seine.

Part 2/3. At the head of Normandy, the descendants of Rollo built a powerful and organized duchy in Europe; but in 1035, the crown was inherited by an 8-year-old bastard child, William the Conqueror.

In the 12th century, Normandy was at its peak; thanks to the efforts of the legendary Norman duke, Richard the Lionheart, it controlled almost half of the Frankish kingdom and England and invaded Ireland, Sicily and Spain.

People begin growing their own crops.

Shaquille O'Neal, who went from being poor and bullied to NBA stardom, reveals how his stepfather taught him the valuable lesson that "true pressure is not knowing where your next meal is coming from.".

Actress Kristen Bell recounts how her nurturing nature and her good works, such as co-founding No Kid Hungry, was sparked when she was age 19 and helped deliver two babies during a missionary trip to a clinic in Brazil.

Actors/spouses Samuel and LaTanya Jackson have fought for civil rights around the globe, but their greatest satisfaction comes from handwritten thank you notes from children they have supplied with books.

Inspired by his mother to be "of service," LeVar Burton entered the seminary at 13 years old; after deciding the Church didn't have the answers to his life questions, he changed his focus to theater arts and became known for Roots and Star Trek.

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, is the world's first digital philanthropist; after becoming obsessed with YouTube at a young age, Jimmy built a viral video empire based on the joy he gets from helping others.

Joe Namath grew up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh; after his parent's divorce, Joe turns to sports; he's propelled into sports stardom in college and professional football earning the nickname, Broadway Joe.

Shaquille O'Neal, who went from being poor and bullied to NBA stardom, reveals how his stepfather taught him the valuable lesson that "true pressure is not knowing where your next meal is coming from.".

Actress Kristen Bell recounts how her nurturing nature and her good works, such as co-founding No Kid Hungry, was sparked when she was age 19 and helped deliver two babies during a missionary trip to a clinic in Brazil.

Actors/spouses Samuel and LaTanya Jackson have fought for civil rights around the globe, but their greatest satisfaction comes from handwritten thank you notes from children they have supplied with books.

Inspired by his mother to be "of service," LeVar Burton entered the seminary at 13 years old; after deciding the Church didn't have the answers to his life questions, he changed his focus to theater arts and became known for Roots and Star Trek.

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, is the world's first digital philanthropist; after becoming obsessed with YouTube at a young age, Jimmy built a viral video empire based on the joy he gets from helping others.

Joe Namath grew up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh; after his parent's divorce, Joe turns to sports; he's propelled into sports stardom in college and professional football earning the nickname, Broadway Joe.

Shaquille O'Neal, who went from being poor and bullied to NBA stardom, reveals how his stepfather taught him the valuable lesson that "true pressure is not knowing where your next meal is coming from.".

Korea is known as a modern, high-tech nation, but beyond the bustle of the cities exists a land of stunning natural beauty and remarkable wildlife including the beautiful goshawk, the bottleneck dolphin and the curious raccoon dog.

The notorious demilitarized zone of Korea exists on the boundary of two warring nations for nearly 70 years; however, amid the barbed wire fences and thousands of land mines, a unique natural wonderland coexists alongside the ashes of war.

Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. From the world's oldest tropical rainforests to enormous cave systems, the island's varied and extreme habitats have fueled the evolution of the most bizarre, enigmatic wildlife on the planet.

Discovering how more than 1 billion people will be living in low-lying coastal zones by 2100, with 70 percent in Southeast Asia.

How are geologists, engineers and scientists collaborating on future designs for sustainable living? Singapore's Earth Observatory scientists are transforming services above and below using subterranean design solutions.

Explore the future challenges facing scientists, engineers and architects in Singapore. How will they tackle resource issues and scale eco-friendly materials for carbon-neutral construction?

Scientists, architects and engineers are experimenting with innovative designs for future Regenerative Cities. Working with nature will bring harmony to cities, so all life can thrive and survive.

To meet the changing needs of the future, we need to build smart, resilient cities designed to mitigate climate vulnerabilities like floods, food security threats and coastal hazards from extreme weather.

China at the forefront of engineering: from the Great Wall that defined and protected its borders, to crossbows, clocks, and gunpowder, its engineers left a legacy that still resonates.

Korea is known as a modern, high-tech nation, but beyond the bustle of the cities exists a land of stunning natural beauty and remarkable wildlife including the beautiful goshawk, the bottleneck dolphin and the curious raccoon dog.

The notorious demilitarized zone of Korea exists on the boundary of two warring nations for nearly 70 years; however, amid the barbed wire fences and thousands of land mines, a unique natural wonderland coexists alongside the ashes of war.

Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. From the world's oldest tropical rainforests to enormous cave systems, the island's varied and extreme habitats have fueled the evolution of the most bizarre, enigmatic wildlife on the planet.

Supercar Blondie goes to Hollywood arriving in a million-dollar V12 Ferrari; in the City of Angels, Alex is brought into contact with the Brotherhood of Racing, a community of drivers looking to create safe racing conditions for amateurs.

Given special access to a $2 million exclusive McLaren Senna, Supercar Blondie digs under the surface to uncover gang feuds in the SLAB (Slow, Low and Bangin') community and meets up with legendary hip hop artists Slim Thug and Paul Wall.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Las Vegas in a $1 million Lamborghini SVJ roadster; taken under the wing of Patrick, founder of the Junkyard Pirates, Alex is brought into the rat rod world, home to American mavericks and outsiders.

In Miami, Supercar Blondie gets the keys to a $5 million Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo as she explores the sub-culture of lowriders with the seal of approval from Horacio Pagani himself.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Motor City in the dead of winter, but she is given access to a new $500 thousand Ford GT, which raises her spirits; her goal is to learn more about muscle cars and her journey takes her in different directions.

Supercar Blondie hits New York City in a $4 million Lamborghini Centenario; she is on a quest to track down the players in the underground drift driving scene and to visit the exclusive Manhattan Motor Club.

Supercar Blondie goes to Hollywood arriving in a million-dollar V12 Ferrari; in the City of Angels, Alex is brought into contact with the Brotherhood of Racing, a community of drivers looking to create safe racing conditions for amateurs.

Given special access to a $2 million exclusive McLaren Senna, Supercar Blondie digs under the surface to uncover gang feuds in the SLAB (Slow, Low and Bangin') community and meets up with legendary hip hop artists Slim Thug and Paul Wall.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Las Vegas in a $1 million Lamborghini SVJ roadster; taken under the wing of Patrick, founder of the Junkyard Pirates, Alex is brought into the rat rod world, home to American mavericks and outsiders.

In Miami, Supercar Blondie gets the keys to a $5 million Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo as she explores the sub-culture of lowriders with the seal of approval from Horacio Pagani himself.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Motor City in the dead of winter, but she is given access to a new $500 thousand Ford GT, which raises her spirits; her goal is to learn more about muscle cars and her journey takes her in different directions.

Supercar Blondie hits New York City in a $4 million Lamborghini Centenario; she is on a quest to track down the players in the underground drift driving scene and to visit the exclusive Manhattan Motor Club.

Supercar Blondie goes to Hollywood arriving in a million-dollar V12 Ferrari; in the City of Angels, Alex is brought into contact with the Brotherhood of Racing, a community of drivers looking to create safe racing conditions for amateurs.

Given special access to a $2 million exclusive McLaren Senna, Supercar Blondie digs under the surface to uncover gang feuds in the SLAB (Slow, Low and Bangin') community and meets up with legendary hip hop artists Slim Thug and Paul Wall.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Las Vegas in a $1 million Lamborghini SVJ roadster; taken under the wing of Patrick, founder of the Junkyard Pirates, Alex is brought into the rat rod world, home to American mavericks and outsiders.

In Miami, Supercar Blondie gets the keys to a $5 million Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo as she explores the sub-culture of lowriders with the seal of approval from Horacio Pagani himself.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Motor City in the dead of winter, but she is given access to a new $500 thousand Ford GT, which raises her spirits; her goal is to learn more about muscle cars and her journey takes her in different directions.

Supercar Blondie hits New York City in a $4 million Lamborghini Centenario; she is on a quest to track down the players in the underground drift driving scene and to visit the exclusive Manhattan Motor Club.

Supercar Blondie goes to Hollywood arriving in a million-dollar V12 Ferrari; in the City of Angels, Alex is brought into contact with the Brotherhood of Racing, a community of drivers looking to create safe racing conditions for amateurs.

Given special access to a $2 million exclusive McLaren Senna, Supercar Blondie digs under the surface to uncover gang feuds in the SLAB (Slow, Low and Bangin') community and meets up with legendary hip hop artists Slim Thug and Paul Wall.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Las Vegas in a $1 million Lamborghini SVJ roadster; taken under the wing of Patrick, founder of the Junkyard Pirates, Alex is brought into the rat rod world, home to American mavericks and outsiders.

In Miami, Supercar Blondie gets the keys to a $5 million Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo as she explores the sub-culture of lowriders with the seal of approval from Horacio Pagani himself.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Motor City in the dead of winter, but she is given access to a new $500 thousand Ford GT, which raises her spirits; her goal is to learn more about muscle cars and her journey takes her in different directions.

Supercar Blondie hits New York City in a $4 million Lamborghini Centenario; she is on a quest to track down the players in the underground drift driving scene and to visit the exclusive Manhattan Motor Club.

Supercar Blondie goes to Hollywood arriving in a million-dollar V12 Ferrari; in the City of Angels, Alex is brought into contact with the Brotherhood of Racing, a community of drivers looking to create safe racing conditions for amateurs.

Given special access to a $2 million exclusive McLaren Senna, Supercar Blondie digs under the surface to uncover gang feuds in the SLAB (Slow, Low and Bangin') community and meets up with legendary hip hop artists Slim Thug and Paul Wall.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Las Vegas in a $1 million Lamborghini SVJ roadster; taken under the wing of Patrick, founder of the Junkyard Pirates, Alex is brought into the rat rod world, home to American mavericks and outsiders.

In Miami, Supercar Blondie gets the keys to a $5 million Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo as she explores the sub-culture of lowriders with the seal of approval from Horacio Pagani himself.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Motor City in the dead of winter, but she is given access to a new $500 thousand Ford GT, which raises her spirits; her goal is to learn more about muscle cars and her journey takes her in different directions.