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Shoes have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple leather moccasins; Nowaday footwear is built to withstand any extreme environment where a foot can tread, from the heart of a burning building to the track of an Olympic stadium.

To run faster, jump higher and play longer - the ultimate goal of all athletes; when training runs its course, science and technology jump in; explore the history and technological advances in everything from athletic shoes to football gear.

From the earliest recorded account of an amputation and subsequent prosthesis in ancient Hindu writings, to today's use of plastics and space-age materials, we chronicle the long history of prosthetic devices.

A historic survey of adaptation to killer environmental conditions travels to the desert, Arctic, sea, jungle and space, charting the body's physiological responses to extreme circumstances such as frostbite, heatstroke and hypothermia.

Whether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with little effort; Mr. Cyborg can control machines with his thoughts; flying like Superman.

We spend one-third of our lives in the bedroom; explore the technologies that help to ensure we wake up on the right side of the bed.

The strong men and women who go beyond mere fitness to pursue major muscle mass; from ancient Greeks, to performers in the 1800s astounding audiences with feats of strength, to the body builders of California's Muscle Beach.

The strong men and women who go beyond mere fitness to pursue major muscle mass; from ancient Greeks, to performers in the 1800s astounding audiences with feats of strength, to the body builders of California's Muscle Beach.

Shoes have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple leather moccasins; Nowaday footwear is built to withstand any extreme environment where a foot can tread, from the heart of a burning building to the track of an Olympic stadium.

To run faster, jump higher and play longer - the ultimate goal of all athletes; when training runs its course, science and technology jump in; explore the history and technological advances in everything from athletic shoes to football gear.

From the earliest recorded account of an amputation and subsequent prosthesis in ancient Hindu writings, to today's use of plastics and space-age materials, we chronicle the long history of prosthetic devices.

A historic survey of adaptation to killer environmental conditions travels to the desert, Arctic, sea, jungle and space, charting the body's physiological responses to extreme circumstances such as frostbite, heatstroke and hypothermia.

Whether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with little effort; Mr. Cyborg can control machines with his thoughts; flying like Superman.

We spend one-third of our lives in the bedroom; explore the technologies that help to ensure we wake up on the right side of the bed.

The strong men and women who go beyond mere fitness to pursue major muscle mass; from ancient Greeks, to performers in the 1800s astounding audiences with feats of strength, to the body builders of California's Muscle Beach.

The strong men and women who go beyond mere fitness to pursue major muscle mass; from ancient Greeks, to performers in the 1800s astounding audiences with feats of strength, to the body builders of California's Muscle Beach.

Shoes have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple leather moccasins; Nowaday footwear is built to withstand any extreme environment where a foot can tread, from the heart of a burning building to the track of an Olympic stadium.

To run faster, jump higher and play longer - the ultimate goal of all athletes; when training runs its course, science and technology jump in; explore the history and technological advances in everything from athletic shoes to football gear.

From the earliest recorded account of an amputation and subsequent prosthesis in ancient Hindu writings, to today's use of plastics and space-age materials, we chronicle the long history of prosthetic devices.

A historic survey of adaptation to killer environmental conditions travels to the desert, Arctic, sea, jungle and space, charting the body's physiological responses to extreme circumstances such as frostbite, heatstroke and hypothermia.

Whether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with little effort; Mr. Cyborg can control machines with his thoughts; flying like Superman.

We spend one-third of our lives in the bedroom; explore the technologies that help to ensure we wake up on the right side of the bed.

Examining God's testing of Noah's faith and what he endured to obey, including whether his was conscience tortured when the waters rose and he turned a deaf ear on those who must have begged him to board the ark.

An ancient prophecy buried within the Vatican for centuries suggests that Pope Francis, the latest in the holy line, which stretches back nearly 2000 years, may be destined to be the last pope.

The Leningrad Codex is the world's oldest complete text of the Hebrew Bible; now, antiquities expert Timothy Smith believes he's found a code hidden within its text, which purportedly describes historical events, including the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Professor Tudor Parfitt embarks on a harrowing journey of discovery to reveal where the Ark of the Covenant may be found and what it may look like.

Examining God's testing of Noah's faith and what he endured to obey, including whether his was conscience tortured when the waters rose and he turned a deaf ear on those who must have begged him to board the ark.

An ancient prophecy buried within the Vatican for centuries suggests that Pope Francis, the latest in the holy line, which stretches back nearly 2000 years, may be destined to be the last pope.

The Leningrad Codex is the world's oldest complete text of the Hebrew Bible; now, antiquities expert Timothy Smith believes he's found a code hidden within its text, which purportedly describes historical events, including the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Professor Tudor Parfitt embarks on a harrowing journey of discovery to reveal where the Ark of the Covenant may be found and what it may look like.

Examining God's testing of Noah's faith and what he endured to obey, including whether his was conscience tortured when the waters rose and he turned a deaf ear on those who must have begged him to board the ark.

An ancient prophecy buried within the Vatican for centuries suggests that Pope Francis, the latest in the holy line, which stretches back nearly 2000 years, may be destined to be the last pope.

The Leningrad Codex is the world's oldest complete text of the Hebrew Bible; now, antiquities expert Timothy Smith believes he's found a code hidden within its text, which purportedly describes historical events, including the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Creativity is everywhere - but who and where does it come from? Artrageous travels the globe showcasing creative geniuses from our past and today, the places that inspired them and that flourish today as hot-spots of ingenuity.

Mars is now under robotic scrutiny with our sights set on a manned mission soon.

Earth friendly products; energy efficient stoves; sustainable gardens.

The team attempts to build one of Da Vinci's most ambitious projects.

Friends, family and colleagues talk about Peter Graves' career, including "Mission: Impossible" and "Airplane.".

Babe Ruth.

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Tracing the history of the sport in America.

Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer helps to create the Hollywood star system.

Profiling Howdy, Buffalo Bob Smith, Clarabell, Mr. Bluster and other characters from "The Howdy Doody Show.".

Singer and talk-show host Merv Griffin creates game shows and becomes a business tycoon.

Friends, family and colleagues talk about Peter Graves' career, including "Mission: Impossible" and "Airplane.".

Babe Ruth.

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Tracing the history of the sport in America.

Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer helps to create the Hollywood star system.

Profiling Howdy, Buffalo Bob Smith, Clarabell, Mr. Bluster and other characters from "The Howdy Doody Show.".

Singer and talk-show host Merv Griffin creates game shows and becomes a business tycoon.

Friends, family and colleagues talk about Peter Graves' career, including "Mission: Impossible" and "Airplane.".

Babe Ruth.

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Tracing the history of the sport in America.

To keep South Carolina in the Union, the Constitutional Convention allows slavery.

The United States experiences murder, terrorism and chaos during the reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Henry examines the Civil Rights movement in the United States, sharing stories about Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and other champions in the fight for equality.

In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. criticized Hoover's FBI for refusing to prosecute white supremacists who had burned down Black churches in Albany, Ga.; Hoover took King's criticisms as a personal insult, and he ordered the FBI to investigate King.

The civil rights movement that grew in Alabama was not just a spontaneous call for justice; the events that took place from 1955 to 1965 were meticulously planned and fueled by thousands of courageous citizens.

Small, personal stories of men, women and children tell the story of the Civil Rights movement.

The passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act followed the murder of three civil rights workers by members of the Ku Klux Klan.

To keep South Carolina in the Union, the Constitutional Convention allows slavery.

The United States experiences murder, terrorism and chaos during the reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Henry examines the Civil Rights movement in the United States, sharing stories about Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and other champions in the fight for equality.

In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. criticized Hoover's FBI for refusing to prosecute white supremacists who had burned down Black churches in Albany, Ga.; Hoover took King's criticisms as a personal insult, and he ordered the FBI to investigate King.

The civil rights movement that grew in Alabama was not just a spontaneous call for justice; the events that took place from 1955 to 1965 were meticulously planned and fueled by thousands of courageous citizens.

Small, personal stories of men, women and children tell the story of the Civil Rights movement.

The passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act followed the murder of three civil rights workers by members of the Ku Klux Klan.

To keep South Carolina in the Union, the Constitutional Convention allows slavery.