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Anchored by Mike Wallace, "The 20th Century" recounts major world events using classic television footage by CBS News and archive footage of the CBS reporters covering the events as they unfold.

With an audience of 2.5 million school children, the Challenger exploded in the sky, taking the lives of seven astronauts; with red flags and multiple chances to stop it, exploring why the Challenger ever took off.

A range of technological advances make the Apollo 11 moon landing successful.

After an oxygen tank explodes, scientists and engineers race against time to save the crew of crippled spacecraft Apollo 13; the mission, which nearly ended in tragedy, becomes a resounding success and exemplifies NASA's finest hour.

The history of the Columbia, the first space shuttle to fly outer space, ranging from its inception to its deadly destruction in January 2003.

The story of Mission Control during the United States' race to the moon. Based on NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz's memoir.

The escape from Alcatraz in 1962 forces the government into a merciless manhunt, but the three inmates are never found; the family of the escaped Anglin brothers searches for answers to its very public mystery.

J. Edgar Hoover keeps files on movie stars and other celebrities.

Changes in the type of outlaw on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list reflect shifts in society.

In 1971, D.B. Cooper hijacks a Northwest Orient flight bound for Seattle and demands $200,000 in cash, then he jumps from the plane, never to be seen again; investigators reveal new information through interviews with experts and insiders.

A citizen sleuth and his team reveal their findings as to the identity of skyjacker D.B. Cooper, who jumped from a plane in 1971, never to be seen again; a former FBI agent and an investigative journalist conduct interviews with experts and insiders.

The escape from Alcatraz in 1962 forces the government into a merciless manhunt, but the three inmates are never found; the family of the escaped Anglin brothers searches for answers to its very public mystery.

J. Edgar Hoover keeps files on movie stars and other celebrities.

Changes in the type of outlaw on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list reflect shifts in society.

In 1971, D.B. Cooper hijacks a Northwest Orient flight bound for Seattle and demands $200,000 in cash, then he jumps from the plane, never to be seen again; investigators reveal new information through interviews with experts and insiders.

A citizen sleuth and his team reveal their findings as to the identity of skyjacker D.B. Cooper, who jumped from a plane in 1971, never to be seen again; a former FBI agent and an investigative journalist conduct interviews with experts and insiders.

The escape from Alcatraz in 1962 forces the government into a merciless manhunt, but the three inmates are never found; the family of the escaped Anglin brothers searches for answers to its very public mystery.

J. Edgar Hoover keeps files on movie stars and other celebrities.

Changes in the type of outlaw on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list reflect shifts in society.

In 1971, D.B. Cooper hijacks a Northwest Orient flight bound for Seattle and demands $200,000 in cash, then he jumps from the plane, never to be seen again; investigators reveal new information through interviews with experts and insiders.

A citizen sleuth and his team reveal their findings as to the identity of skyjacker D.B. Cooper, who jumped from a plane in 1971, never to be seen again; a former FBI agent and an investigative journalist conduct interviews with experts and insiders.

The history of photography beginning as early as the eleventh century; the advancements by Niepce and Daguerre in the 19th century and William Henry Fox and George Eastman in the 20th century.

The complete story of the feuds, the mistakes, the ingenuity and the successes that made movies possible and kept Edison at the front of the inventor pack; includes rare early films from the Edison Studios.

Thomas Edison's electric light is his best known invention, but the familiar light bulb is only the most obvious element of Edison's accomplishment; he also created from scratch a delivery system for his light.

Electrical linemen repair 345,000-volt power lines from helicopters as part of America's nearly two-century hardwiring story; fiber optic cables transmitting light since the late 1970s remain vital infrastructure alongside wireless technology.

Mankind controls the environment in a variety of ways, whether by capturing the force of a river, harnessing the power in coal or oil, controlling a nuclear reaction, or transforming the light of the sun into electricity.

The intense competition, the romance, the success and disappointment that led to the miracle of long distance communication.

The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life into a rich symphony of sound; for over 100 years, enthusiasts and scientists have worked to create the ideal listening experience; we examine this multi-billion dollar business.

Satellites and the global positioning system spark a revolution in cartography.

The history of photography beginning as early as the eleventh century; the advancements by Niepce and Daguerre in the 19th century and William Henry Fox and George Eastman in the 20th century.

The complete story of the feuds, the mistakes, the ingenuity and the successes that made movies possible and kept Edison at the front of the inventor pack; includes rare early films from the Edison Studios.

Thomas Edison's electric light is his best known invention, but the familiar light bulb is only the most obvious element of Edison's accomplishment; he also created from scratch a delivery system for his light.

Electrical linemen repair 345,000-volt power lines from helicopters as part of America's nearly two-century hardwiring story; fiber optic cables transmitting light since the late 1970s remain vital infrastructure alongside wireless technology.

Mankind controls the environment in a variety of ways, whether by capturing the force of a river, harnessing the power in coal or oil, controlling a nuclear reaction, or transforming the light of the sun into electricity.

The intense competition, the romance, the success and disappointment that led to the miracle of long distance communication.

The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life into a rich symphony of sound; for over 100 years, enthusiasts and scientists have worked to create the ideal listening experience; we examine this multi-billion dollar business.

Satellites and the global positioning system spark a revolution in cartography.

The history of photography beginning as early as the eleventh century; the advancements by Niepce and Daguerre in the 19th century and William Henry Fox and George Eastman in the 20th century.

The complete story of the feuds, the mistakes, the ingenuity and the successes that made movies possible and kept Edison at the front of the inventor pack; includes rare early films from the Edison Studios.

Thomas Edison's electric light is his best known invention, but the familiar light bulb is only the most obvious element of Edison's accomplishment; he also created from scratch a delivery system for his light.

Electrical linemen repair 345,000-volt power lines from helicopters as part of America's nearly two-century hardwiring story; fiber optic cables transmitting light since the late 1970s remain vital infrastructure alongside wireless technology.

Mankind controls the environment in a variety of ways, whether by capturing the force of a river, harnessing the power in coal or oil, controlling a nuclear reaction, or transforming the light of the sun into electricity.

The intense competition, the romance, the success and disappointment that led to the miracle of long distance communication.

The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life into a rich symphony of sound; for over 100 years, enthusiasts and scientists have worked to create the ideal listening experience; we examine this multi-billion dollar business.

Satellites and the global positioning system spark a revolution in cartography.

An investigation into the true fate of the Knights Templar begins in Jerusalem, where tunnels and a safe house may have been used to move holy relics to safety during the fall of the city.

In Acre, Israel, the team goes underground to investigate the purpose of the Templars' tunnel system, theorizing they may have contemplated a covert landing in sea caves.

Part 3/4. Armed with insight into two centuries of Templar survival strategies and battle tactics, the team turns their attention to the Templars moment of reckoning: the fall of the order in 1307; they find evidence of a Templar smuggling operation.

Part 4/4. Seven years after the alleged end of the Templars, signs the knights were rising again appear in Portugal.

Author Dan Brown puts forth astonishing hypotheses in one of his novels that try to link a mystery to the life of Jesus.

The city the Knights Templar knew as Tortosa now lies among modern homes in the Syrian city of Tartus.

The Knights Templar were a powerful legion of sword-wielding monks who terrified the Muslims during the Crusades.

An investigation into the true fate of the Knights Templar begins in Jerusalem, where tunnels and a safe house may have been used to move holy relics to safety during the fall of the city.

In Acre, Israel, the team goes underground to investigate the purpose of the Templars' tunnel system, theorizing they may have contemplated a covert landing in sea caves.

Part 3/4. Armed with insight into two centuries of Templar survival strategies and battle tactics, the team turns their attention to the Templars moment of reckoning: the fall of the order in 1307; they find evidence of a Templar smuggling operation.

Part 4/4. Seven years after the alleged end of the Templars, signs the knights were rising again appear in Portugal.

Author Dan Brown puts forth astonishing hypotheses in one of his novels that try to link a mystery to the life of Jesus.

The city the Knights Templar knew as Tortosa now lies among modern homes in the Syrian city of Tartus.

The Knights Templar were a powerful legion of sword-wielding monks who terrified the Muslims during the Crusades.

An investigation into the true fate of the Knights Templar begins in Jerusalem, where tunnels and a safe house may have been used to move holy relics to safety during the fall of the city.

In Acre, Israel, the team goes underground to investigate the purpose of the Templars' tunnel system, theorizing they may have contemplated a covert landing in sea caves.

Part 3/4. Armed with insight into two centuries of Templar survival strategies and battle tactics, the team turns their attention to the Templars moment of reckoning: the fall of the order in 1307; they find evidence of a Templar smuggling operation.

Part 4/4. Seven years after the alleged end of the Templars, signs the knights were rising again appear in Portugal.

Author Dan Brown puts forth astonishing hypotheses in one of his novels that try to link a mystery to the life of Jesus.

Nate learns the secrets behind the creation of the Statue of Liberty, deciphers the manipulative world of political art, and uncovers the history of the Olympic medal for sculpture.

In the cold, dark expanse of our solar system, beyond the asteroid belt, lie the giant planets; some can be seen with the naked eye, others have been visited by the camera; what secrets do they hold?

Featuring lessons that guide teenagers to learn about ways to help the environment.

Designs were made for a four armed catapult that shoots four projectiles.

The name Kamala Harris has entered American political history; the first woman Vice-President of the United States; Harris has overcome all kinds of determinism to achieve her goals; investigating the genesis of an American leader.

Recalling the many accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, the first black member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Morgan Freeman has brought his incredible screen presence to over 60 films from "The Shawshank Redemption" to "Amistad.".

The story of comic basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, includes interviews with former players and actor Bill Cosby.

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

Frederick Douglass, the son of a slave and a white man, escaped slavery in 1838 to fight for emancipation along with President Lincoln.

President Barack Obama reflects on his tenure in office, discussing his successes, failures, unfinished business, and legacy; interviews with Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and others.

The name Kamala Harris has entered American political history; the first woman Vice-President of the United States; Harris has overcome all kinds of determinism to achieve her goals; investigating the genesis of an American leader.

Recalling the many accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, the first black member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Morgan Freeman has brought his incredible screen presence to over 60 films from "The Shawshank Redemption" to "Amistad.".

The story of comic basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, includes interviews with former players and actor Bill Cosby.

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

Frederick Douglass, the son of a slave and a white man, escaped slavery in 1838 to fight for emancipation along with President Lincoln.