S2018 E1 • Breakthrough: The Earliest Americans

New evidence suggests humans arrived in North America far earlier than previously thought, and that they may have travelled along paths now buried deep beneath the sea.

Première diffusion : 8 janvier 2018

S2018 E2 • Stephen Hawkings Favorite Places 2

Commander Stephen Hawking takes another journey in his space ship, the SS Hawking, this time to Venus, the Sun and out to the Eagle Nebula...but things don't always go according to the flight plan...

S2018 E3 • The Hunt for the Slave Ship Guerrero

A team of underwater archeologists searches for the remains of the Guerrero, an illegal slave ship sunk in battle off the coast of Florida.

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2018

S2018 E4 • Stephen Hawkings Favorite Places 3

Commander Stephen Hawking and his space ship the SS Hawking encounter an alien A.I., then race to the edge of the universe, and plunge into an alternate Earth. It's an epic quest to discover the secret of the universe: The Theory of Everything.

S2018 E5 • American Wildlife: Valley of 10,000 Smokes

This 11-minute piece features the Alaskan region known as the Valley of 10,000 smokes.

S2018 E6 • Adolf Hitler: The Itinerary - Part 1: Assent of a Criminal

Harald Sandner, a history enthusiast, has traced Adolf Hitler's early life. From his childhood home, through his relationship with his family, the challenges he endured as a young man, and the home he made for himself in the German military. Follow the world's greatest murderer's rise to power.

Première diffusion : 6 mai 2018

S2018 E7 • Adolf Hitler: The Itinerary - Part 2: The War Leader

Harald Sandner continues his study of Adolf Hitler as he seizes control of Germany and plunges the European continent into the bloodiest conflict the world has ever seen. Harald meticulously notes every success and failure as the world's powers come together to put an end to this chapter in history.

Première diffusion : 6 mai 2018

S2018 E8 • The History of English

Today, more people learn English as a second language than any other in the world. The formation of modern English is paved by warfare and the fall-and-rise of ancient tribes and civilizations.

S2018 E9 • Rapidly Evolving Human with Spencer Wells

Renowned geneticist and author Spencer Wells reveals how changes in our genetic code have fueled major changes in our appearance and capabilities over time, and why scientists believe we're continuing to rapidly evolve today. By understanding these changes, we are better prepared for the future.

Première diffusion : 27 mai 2018

S2018 E10 • Breakthrough: Drilling For Marsquakes - Mars InSight Lander

The Mars InSight lander is on a 6-month journey to the Red Planet, with hopes of uncovering some of our planetary neighbor's secrets. Digging deep into Martian soil, the lander will measure marsquakes and also study the deep interior of Mars - perhaps revealing the origins of the planet.

Première diffusion : 18 mai 2018

S2018 E11 • What Animals See

How do animals experience the world around them? How does what they see impact their place in nature and how has their place in nature impacted what they see? We asked Professor Thomas Cronin to show us how the most interesting and prolific eyes in the animal kingdom work and how they came to be.

Première diffusion : 8 juin 2018

S2018 E13 • Infinite Rainbows

They've captured our imagination and are a source of childlike wonder, but what exactly are rainbows? Learn the science behind these weather phenomenon and how one day they might help pinpoint habitable planets in deep space.

Première diffusion : 27 juillet 2018

S2018 E14 • The Apollo Moon Landings

On July 22nd, 1969, the history of space exploration would forever be changed as two men left their boot prints on our moon's surface. This remarkable feat would be the culmination of decades of research, sacrifice, and innovation. How did we get there?

Première diffusion : 21 août 2018

S2018 E10 • Episode 10

Watch as the Palace of Versailles undergoes unprecedented restoration work and an extensive digitalization campaign of the many maps relating to it. Unique scanning technologies and new excavations will offer fresh insight into the world’s most visited palace and the life of the Sun King.

S2018 E10 • Episode 10

He has shared our lives for 20,000 years. Along the way, he has helped us find food, kept our livestock, protected us from our enemies, guided us in extreme conditions, and saved us from peril. Now, he comforts us, relieving loneliness and helping us cope with old age. How did dogs come about?

Première diffusion : 5 juillet 2018

S2018 E15 • Eclipse Science and Awe

Première diffusion : 24 août 2018

S2018 E10 • Episode 10

With more than 16,000 built, the DC-3 became the world’s most successful aircraft and legend in several wars. During both World Wars, the military version of the DC-3 became a crucial factor for success. But by now the Basler factory in Oshkosh near Chicago seems to be an airplane boneyard.

Première diffusion : 8 octobre 2018

S2018 E16 • De Bugged with Alex Jones

This documentary focuses specifically on insects. Giving you an unbelieveably up close and intimate view of the many unique secrets of the bug world. Answering scientific questions on how and why they have evolved certain bizarre adaptations, whilst using stunning imagery never seen before.

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 2018

S2018 E17 • Breakthrough: Mars InSight - Seven Minutes to Touchdown

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 2018

S2018 E10 • Episode 10

S2018 E18 • Mystery Signal from Space

Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, the Green Bank Observatory has been receiving a mysterious signal from deep space. Could this be a message from an advanced civilization, or is it a much stranger and violent occurrence? Visit the largest steerable radio telescope on the planet for answers.

Première diffusion : 30 novembre 2018

S2018 E20 • Top Science Stories of 2018

Take a look back at many of the most fascinating science stories of 2018. Discover how a young woman who fell into a cave 3.7 million years ago is rewriting our understanding of early human history. Learn how space missions are unraveling the mysteries of our universe. See the year in a new light!

Première diffusion : 20 décembre 2018

S2018 E10 • Episode 10

The tropical climate and varied topography of Costa Rica have fostered exceptional biodiversity, with wildlife from both North and South America. From the peaks of volcanoes down to the Pacific and Caribbean shores. Discover the life of 90 of the most remarkable animals in this remarkable country.

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 2018

S2018 E10 • Episode 10

This is the astonishing, little-known story of men, women, and children who were exhibited alongside animals in Europe, America and Japan from the second half of the 19th century until WWII.

Première diffusion : 11 décembre 2018

S2018 E21 • Who Killed The Neanderthal?

Was it genocide? Epidemics? Climate change? Interbreeding? Competitive replacement? In order to find out, this ambitious team examines the evidence as it would a criminal investigation. They take us around the world to forensic labs and explore the main regions Neanderthals inhabited.

Première diffusion : 25 mars 2018