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    02/18/2023 6:05 pm

    The '80s: Top Ten

    Rob Lowe counts down the best ads of the '80s, uncovering the secrets behind spots like Bud's Spuds MacKenzie, Where's the Beef and Apple's 1984.

    02/18/2023 6:50 pm

    Drain the Oceans

    WWII aviation mysteries are brought to the surface for the first time.

    02/18/2023 7:35 pm

    Drain the Oceans

    The Loch Ness Monster, the Bermuda Triangle, and the city of Atlantis - science is helping to uncover the truth behind these legendary sea mysteries.

    02/18/2023 8:20 pm

    Drain the Oceans

    Ships lost in the Pacific during WWII are found for the first time.

    02/18/2023 9:05 pm

    Greatest Treasures of the Ancient World

    Betteny explores the heart-breaking Lupanare brothel, the oldest surviving purpose-built brothel from the Roman Empire; the House of Menander, an exquisite example of luxury Roman living; and the Ampitheatre, where recent discoveries have shed light on the extraordinary preparations that were necessary for its gladiators.

    02/18/2023 9:55 pm

    Greatest Treasures of the Ancient World

    Bettany takes us through an extraordinary countdown of the faces behind the history, as she reveals stories of glimmering treasure, journeys into the afterlife, and cruel revenge - some of which are only coming to light after thousands of years. Ramesses III: a great warrior king who died in mysterious circumstances. Horus Hawk: a tiny animal mummy that hides an extraordinary secret. Sheshonq II: a tomb richer than Tutankhamun's that was scuppered by the Nazis. Akhenaten: the notorious pharoah.

    02/18/2023 10:35 pm

    Greatest Treasures of the Ancient World

    Bettany takes us through an extraordinary countdown of the faces behind the history, as she reveals stories of glimmering treasure, journeys into the afterlife, and cruel revenge - some of which are only coming to light after thousands of years. Tutankhamun: the discovery that sent the world into 'Mummy Fever'. 9 Gabelein Man and Woman: the mummies that are older than the pyramids. Ramesses the Great: Egypt's most prolific builder, who ruled for sixty-six years. Padiamenet: part-time bouncer.

    02/18/2023 11:20 pm

    Brain Games

    We're going to explore deep into the brain to show all the hidden senses you have working to help you navigate everyday life.

    02/19/2023 12:10 am

    Brain Games

    Jason Silva meets several people in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who personify the word "survivor", and puts their brains to the test.

    02/19/2023 12:55 am

    Science of Stupid

    From painful ice-skating clips to humiliating skiing footage, Dallas Campbell checks out the cold hard science behind the biggest winter misadventures.

    02/19/2023 1:20 am

    Science of Stupid

    At look at the liquid archives and deep diving into the science behind some of the funniest user-generated clips.

    02/19/2023 1:45 am

    Science of Stupid

    Amateur lumberjacks provide a tutorial on how to improperly cut down a tree. Seasoned street professionals demonstrate Hooke's Law using a pogo stick. A pole dancer learns a hard lesson in friction and gravity.

    02/19/2023 2:05 am

    Science of Stupid

    Richard Hammond explores the many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate oneself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.

    02/19/2023 2:30 am

    Air Crash Investigation

    En route to Cardiff, Wales, the crew of KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 report an engine problem and head back to the airport; just as it is about to touch down, the aircraft crashes and breaks apart on a field next to the runway.

    02/19/2023 3:15 am

    Air Crash Investigation

    When a Continental Airlines flight crashes in Denver, all clues point to a mechanical problem. But then, investigators find the true culprit in the Rocky Mountains.

    02/19/2023 4:05 am

    Air Crash Investigation

    En route to Perm, Russia, Aeroflot Nord Flight 821 is on final approach when the plane crashes.

    02/19/2023 4:50 am

    Air Crash Investigation

    En route to Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Flight 780 is high over the South China Sea when both of the plane's engines fail, turning the Airbus A-330 into a 200-ton glider. The captain takes over manual control and manages to power up one engine.

    02/19/2023 5:40 am

    Primal Survivor: Over the Andes

    Hazen Audel tackles the waterless wilderness of the deadly Atacama Desert.

    02/19/2023 6:25 am

    Life Below Zero: Next Generation

    Time is running out on seasonal harvests in Alaska and the next generation is forced to work smarter not harder to reap nature's bounty.

    02/19/2023 7:10 am

    Genius: Aretha

    Aretha records her protest album, "Young, Gifted and Black," in 1970; despite Jerry Wexler's uncertainty, the album is a success; Barbara Franklin makes a decision that has a devastating effect on Little Re.

    02/19/2023 8:00 am

    Genius: Aretha

    Aretha records her bestselling live gospel album "Amazing Grace" in 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church; Little Re discovers that she's pregnant with her second child, forcing her to leave school.

    02/19/2023 8:55 am

    Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer

    In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a mass grave is being excavated in the hopes of bringing answers to the descendants of those killed in an infamous massacre.

    02/19/2023 10:25 am

    Genius: Aretha

    Aretha records her protest album, "Young, Gifted and Black," in 1970; despite Jerry Wexler's uncertainty, the album is a success; Barbara Franklin makes a decision that has a devastating effect on Little Re.

    02/19/2023 11:15 am

    Genius: Aretha

    Aretha records her bestselling live gospel album "Amazing Grace" in 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church; Little Re discovers that she's pregnant with her second child, forcing her to leave school.

    02/19/2023 12:10 pm

    Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer

    In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a mass grave is being excavated in the hopes of bringing answers to the descendants of those killed in an infamous massacre.

    02/19/2023 1:40 pm

    Air Crash Investigation

    En route to Cardiff, Wales, the crew of KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 report an engine problem and head back to the airport; just as it is about to touch down, the aircraft crashes and breaks apart on a field next to the runway.

    02/19/2023 2:25 pm

    Air Crash Investigation

    When a Continental Airlines flight crashes in Denver, all clues point to a mechanical problem. But then, investigators find the true culprit in the Rocky Mountains.

    02/19/2023 3:10 pm

    Air Crash Investigation

    En route to Perm, Russia, Aeroflot Nord Flight 821 is on final approach when the plane crashes.

    02/19/2023 4:00 pm

    Air Crash Investigation

    En route to Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Flight 780 is high over the South China Sea when both of the plane's engines fail, turning the Airbus A-330 into a 200-ton glider. The captain takes over manual control and manages to power up one engine.

    02/19/2023 4:45 pm

    Science of Stupid

    At look at the liquid archives and deep diving into the science behind some of the funniest user-generated clips.

    02/19/2023 5:10 pm

    Greatest Treasures of the Ancient World

    Bettany visits a temple where Egyptologists are trying to solve a 3,000 year old murder case. She also makes her way to another temple, which tells the story of the last female pharaoh.

    National Geographic HD

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: (NZST) UTC Country: United States Language: English

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