CuriosityStream

Heading into the lost empires of Turkmenistan.

6,000 years ago, it was a large, wealthy, and modern metropolis in the Eurasian steppe with over 10,000 inhabitants; from one day to the next, the city mysteriously disappeared.

Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution.

Without water, civilization is simply not possible; Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously; in order to keep the taps on, Roman engineers constructed vast networks of aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, and drains.

Examining how the Vikings' ergonomic, lightweight and speedy longships were built and enabled them to become great sailors and explorers.

The secrets behind Viking weaponry which helped them plunder far-flung lands.

Heading into the lost empires of Turkmenistan.

6,000 years ago, it was a large, wealthy, and modern metropolis in the Eurasian steppe with over 10,000 inhabitants; from one day to the next, the city mysteriously disappeared.

Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution.

Without water, civilization is simply not possible; Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously; in order to keep the taps on, Roman engineers constructed vast networks of aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, and drains.

Examining how the Vikings' ergonomic, lightweight and speedy longships were built and enabled them to become great sailors and explorers.

The secrets behind Viking weaponry which helped them plunder far-flung lands.

Heading into the lost empires of Turkmenistan.

6,000 years ago, it was a large, wealthy, and modern metropolis in the Eurasian steppe with over 10,000 inhabitants; from one day to the next, the city mysteriously disappeared.

Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution.

Without water, civilization is simply not possible; Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously; in order to keep the taps on, Roman engineers constructed vast networks of aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, and drains.

Examining how the Vikings' ergonomic, lightweight and speedy longships were built and enabled them to become great sailors and explorers.

The secrets behind Viking weaponry which helped them plunder far-flung lands.

David Attenborough travels to the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps to find out about one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants live in peace.

Birds often use islands as remote fortresses where they can safely raise their young; without predators, some birds change their lifestyles and even give up the power of flight.

We continue the eagle's journey as it's forced to survive alone after its mother disappears. Facing rival raptors, daring hunts and alpine extremes, the young bird must find its place in the wild—or risk becoming one of many that don't survive their first year.

Bali, a dream destination for many tourists all around the world, conjures images of dream-like beaches, wild jungles, volcanoes, lush rice terraces, captivating temples, and yoga sessions.

David Attenborough travels to the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps to find out about one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants live in peace.

Birds often use islands as remote fortresses where they can safely raise their young; without predators, some birds change their lifestyles and even give up the power of flight.

We continue the eagle's journey as it's forced to survive alone after its mother disappears. Facing rival raptors, daring hunts and alpine extremes, the young bird must find its place in the wild—or risk becoming one of many that don't survive their first year.

Bali, a dream destination for many tourists all around the world, conjures images of dream-like beaches, wild jungles, volcanoes, lush rice terraces, captivating temples, and yoga sessions.

David Attenborough travels to the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps to find out about one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants live in peace.

Birds often use islands as remote fortresses where they can safely raise their young; without predators, some birds change their lifestyles and even give up the power of flight.

We continue the eagle's journey as it's forced to survive alone after its mother disappears. Facing rival raptors, daring hunts and alpine extremes, the young bird must find its place in the wild—or risk becoming one of many that don't survive their first year.

Bali, a dream destination for many tourists all around the world, conjures images of dream-like beaches, wild jungles, volcanoes, lush rice terraces, captivating temples, and yoga sessions.

David Attenborough travels to the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps to find out about one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants live in peace.

Birds often use islands as remote fortresses where they can safely raise their young; without predators, some birds change their lifestyles and even give up the power of flight.

We continue the eagle's journey as it's forced to survive alone after its mother disappears. Facing rival raptors, daring hunts and alpine extremes, the young bird must find its place in the wild—or risk becoming one of many that don't survive their first year.

Bali, a dream destination for many tourists all around the world, conjures images of dream-like beaches, wild jungles, volcanoes, lush rice terraces, captivating temples, and yoga sessions.

David Attenborough travels to the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps to find out about one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants live in peace.

The accidents behind the inventions of post-it notes, Ex-lax, Graphene and the way a walk in the snow almost leads to nuclear Armageddon.

Changing the art of driving.

How satellites control ships and aircraft via the internet.

Construction currently accounts for a staggering percentage of the world's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; exploring the world of timber buildings for a more sustainable future.

CXC Driving Simulator; Garia Luxury Golf Car; Proform Le Tour de France exercise bike; Jacobsen Vintage 3.

Lamborghini Aventador and Aventador J; Jetsurf; Nottage Design G-1 glass pool table; SORA electric motorbike.

Bugatti Veyron; Vertu Constellation Quest smartphone; Triton personal submersible.

Supercars including Noble Automotive M600 and Koenigsegg Automotive Agera R.

A misguided attempt to make plastic wallpaper results in bubble wrap; the precursor to a blood clotting drug becomes rave favorite, MDMA and a mopped-up kitchen spill creates smokeless explosive guncotton.

The accidents behind the inventions of post-it notes, Ex-lax, Graphene and the way a walk in the snow almost leads to nuclear Armageddon.

Changing the art of driving.

How satellites control ships and aircraft via the internet.

Construction currently accounts for a staggering percentage of the world's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; exploring the world of timber buildings for a more sustainable future.

CXC Driving Simulator; Garia Luxury Golf Car; Proform Le Tour de France exercise bike; Jacobsen Vintage 3.

Lamborghini Aventador and Aventador J; Jetsurf; Nottage Design G-1 glass pool table; SORA electric motorbike.

Bugatti Veyron; Vertu Constellation Quest smartphone; Triton personal submersible.

Supercars including Noble Automotive M600 and Koenigsegg Automotive Agera R.

A misguided attempt to make plastic wallpaper results in bubble wrap; the precursor to a blood clotting drug becomes rave favorite, MDMA and a mopped-up kitchen spill creates smokeless explosive guncotton.

The accidents behind the inventions of post-it notes, Ex-lax, Graphene and the way a walk in the snow almost leads to nuclear Armageddon.

Changing the art of driving.

How satellites control ships and aircraft via the internet.

Construction currently accounts for a staggering percentage of the world's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; exploring the world of timber buildings for a more sustainable future.

CXC Driving Simulator; Garia Luxury Golf Car; Proform Le Tour de France exercise bike; Jacobsen Vintage 3.

Lamborghini Aventador and Aventador J; Jetsurf; Nottage Design G-1 glass pool table; SORA electric motorbike.

Bugatti Veyron; Vertu Constellation Quest smartphone; Triton personal submersible.

Supercars including Noble Automotive M600 and Koenigsegg Automotive Agera R.

A misguided attempt to make plastic wallpaper results in bubble wrap; the precursor to a blood clotting drug becomes rave favorite, MDMA and a mopped-up kitchen spill creates smokeless explosive guncotton.

The accidents behind the inventions of post-it notes, Ex-lax, Graphene and the way a walk in the snow almost leads to nuclear Armageddon.

Changing the art of driving.

How satellites control ships and aircraft via the internet.

Construction currently accounts for a staggering percentage of the world's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; exploring the world of timber buildings for a more sustainable future.

CXC Driving Simulator; Garia Luxury Golf Car; Proform Le Tour de France exercise bike; Jacobsen Vintage 3.

Lamborghini Aventador and Aventador J; Jetsurf; Nottage Design G-1 glass pool table; SORA electric motorbike.

Bugatti Veyron; Vertu Constellation Quest smartphone; Triton personal submersible.

Supercars including Noble Automotive M600 and Koenigsegg Automotive Agera R.

A misguided attempt to make plastic wallpaper results in bubble wrap; the precursor to a blood clotting drug becomes rave favorite, MDMA and a mopped-up kitchen spill creates smokeless explosive guncotton.

The accidents behind the inventions of post-it notes, Ex-lax, Graphene and the way a walk in the snow almost leads to nuclear Armageddon.

Changing the art of driving.

Discovering what made ancient ships efficient and how the Industrial Revolution launched a new era of sailing.

Never before have there been so many people on Earth, and this new world has created new challenges, one of which is infrastructure.

An examination of the evolution of travel and the impact on the environment.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

HondaJet aircraft; fireplace solutions from EcoSmart Fire; Cabestan watches; Dodge SRT Viper sports car.

Lexus LFA supercar; Solowheel electric unicycle; C Explorer; Campagna Motors V13R car/motorcycle hybrid.

How a failed poison gas detector results in the invention of the smoke detector; a Russian genius tries to measure gas density, but ends up with musical instrument; the Theremin.

Discovering what made ancient ships efficient and how the Industrial Revolution launched a new era of sailing.

Never before have there been so many people on Earth, and this new world has created new challenges, one of which is infrastructure.

An examination of the evolution of travel and the impact on the environment.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

HondaJet aircraft; fireplace solutions from EcoSmart Fire; Cabestan watches; Dodge SRT Viper sports car.

Lexus LFA supercar; Solowheel electric unicycle; C Explorer; Campagna Motors V13R car/motorcycle hybrid.

How a failed poison gas detector results in the invention of the smoke detector; a Russian genius tries to measure gas density, but ends up with musical instrument; the Theremin.

Discovering what made ancient ships efficient and how the Industrial Revolution launched a new era of sailing.

Never before have there been so many people on Earth, and this new world has created new challenges, one of which is infrastructure.

An examination of the evolution of travel and the impact on the environment.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

HondaJet aircraft; fireplace solutions from EcoSmart Fire; Cabestan watches; Dodge SRT Viper sports car.

Lexus LFA supercar; Solowheel electric unicycle; C Explorer; Campagna Motors V13R car/motorcycle hybrid.

How a failed poison gas detector results in the invention of the smoke detector; a Russian genius tries to measure gas density, but ends up with musical instrument; the Theremin.

Discovering what made ancient ships efficient and how the Industrial Revolution launched a new era of sailing.

Never before have there been so many people on Earth, and this new world has created new challenges, one of which is infrastructure.

An examination of the evolution of travel and the impact on the environment.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

Aston Martin Vanquish grand tourer; MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt watch; Hunton XRS 43 powerboat; Ducati Monster Diesel motorcycle.

HondaJet aircraft; fireplace solutions from EcoSmart Fire; Cabestan watches; Dodge SRT Viper sports car.

Lexus LFA supercar; Solowheel electric unicycle; C Explorer; Campagna Motors V13R car/motorcycle hybrid.

How a failed poison gas detector results in the invention of the smoke detector; a Russian genius tries to measure gas density, but ends up with musical instrument; the Theremin.

Discovering what made ancient ships efficient and how the Industrial Revolution launched a new era of sailing.

The unexpected stories behind the inventions of the teabag, the gin & tonic, Disulfiram, and American female politicians.

A look at how globalization leads to competition for the same resources, putting the planet under pressure but also creating opportunities.

Segments include: LIT Motors C-1, Liquipel, Ciclotte, Hanebrink All-Terrain Bike, Tushek Supercars.

Segments include: McLaren MP4-12c, MWE Emperor 1510 Workstation, ZBoard, EB Racing 1190 RS.

Segments include: Rimac Automobili Concept_One, Quinting Watches, Buben & Zorweg Watch Winders and Safes, Sea-Doo.

Segments include: Bugatti Veyron Vitesse, CaddyTrek, EH Line Crawlerbike, Zero S Motorcycle.

How a party drug from the 19th Century, and a banged knee, led to the invention of anesthetics; electrotherapy and the true story behind the invention of the telephone.

The unexpected stories behind the inventions of the teabag, the gin & tonic, Disulfiram, and American female politicians.

A look at how globalization leads to competition for the same resources, putting the planet under pressure but also creating opportunities.

Segments include: LIT Motors C-1, Liquipel, Ciclotte, Hanebrink All-Terrain Bike, Tushek Supercars.

Segments include: McLaren MP4-12c, MWE Emperor 1510 Workstation, ZBoard, EB Racing 1190 RS.

Segments include: Rimac Automobili Concept_One, Quinting Watches, Buben & Zorweg Watch Winders and Safes, Sea-Doo.

Segments include: Bugatti Veyron Vitesse, CaddyTrek, EH Line Crawlerbike, Zero S Motorcycle.

How a party drug from the 19th Century, and a banged knee, led to the invention of anesthetics; electrotherapy and the true story behind the invention of the telephone.

The unexpected stories behind the inventions of the teabag, the gin & tonic, Disulfiram, and American female politicians.

A look at how globalization leads to competition for the same resources, putting the planet under pressure but also creating opportunities.

Segments include: LIT Motors C-1, Liquipel, Ciclotte, Hanebrink All-Terrain Bike, Tushek Supercars.

Segments include: McLaren MP4-12c, MWE Emperor 1510 Workstation, ZBoard, EB Racing 1190 RS.

Segments include: Rimac Automobili Concept_One, Quinting Watches, Buben & Zorweg Watch Winders and Safes, Sea-Doo.

Segments include: Bugatti Veyron Vitesse, CaddyTrek, EH Line Crawlerbike, Zero S Motorcycle.

How a party drug from the 19th Century, and a banged knee, led to the invention of anesthetics; electrotherapy and the true story behind the invention of the telephone.

The unexpected stories behind the inventions of the teabag, the gin & tonic, Disulfiram, and American female politicians.

A look at how globalization leads to competition for the same resources, putting the planet under pressure but also creating opportunities.

Segments include: LIT Motors C-1, Liquipel, Ciclotte, Hanebrink All-Terrain Bike, Tushek Supercars.

Segments include: McLaren MP4-12c, MWE Emperor 1510 Workstation, ZBoard, EB Racing 1190 RS.

Segments include: Rimac Automobili Concept_One, Quinting Watches, Buben & Zorweg Watch Winders and Safes, Sea-Doo.

Segments include: Bugatti Veyron Vitesse, CaddyTrek, EH Line Crawlerbike, Zero S Motorcycle.

How a party drug from the 19th Century, and a banged knee, led to the invention of anesthetics; electrotherapy and the true story behind the invention of the telephone.

The unexpected stories behind the inventions of the teabag, the gin & tonic, Disulfiram, and American female politicians.

The burst of the enormous tulip bubble in 1637 Netherlands serves as reminder of how quickly financial holdings and futures can rise or drop.

When first presented with the like button Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg worried that a quick thumbs up or down would discourage more meaningful online interaction but eventually his team changed his mind and transformed the world.

The Cubicle was originally designed to set workers free; a futuristic designer named Robert Propst dreamed up the cubicle as a groovy 1960s workplace utopia that would unleash the modern knowledge worker's vast untapped potential.

Barcodes have radically changed global commerce, helping fuel the rise of everything from massive companies like Walmart to world powers like China, and it all started with a man daydreaming on a beach in 1949.

Florida wasn't always the Sunshine State; in the 1920s, an army of real estate boosters set out to redefine Florida from an economic backwater to a ritzy vacation destination, sparking a land boom the likes of which America had never seen before.

In 1856, a chemistry student accidentally created a strange substance with a rich purple hue; Mauve takes over the fashion industry, make food look more appetizing, and enable stunning advances in medicine.

In 1841 on the small island of Réunion, a 12-year-old slave did something no one had done before; the vanilla bean takes the world by storm, sparking the artificial flavor revolution and forever changing how we eat.

During WWII, Actress Hedy Lamarr, deemed the world's most beautiful woman, invented a technology that laid the groundwork for the wireless internet of today.

The early days of online video were plagued by low resolution, stamp-sized video, and unbearable buffering times but that changed when a breakthrough technology revolutionized streaming video and set the foundation for the era of Netflix.