50 épisodes
(17 h 40 min)
S2012 E9 • The Neanderthals' Dark Secret
This documentary explores the connection of modern man and Neanderthal. Scientists uncover in the Spanish cave of El Sidrón at least 12 Neanderthals as well as 400 tools. The discoveries can lead to important understand needed in the history of evolution.
Première diffusion : 29 février 2012
S2012 E48 • The Tulip Bubble
What happened in the Netherlands in 1637 is the blueprint for many examples of speculative frenzies in the world’s history: in an incomparable attack of collective madness and boundless greed, the country’s citizens put their money into market speculation – involving derivatives, futures, options and investment certificates – all for tulip bulbs. People sold all they had for a few plants or financial products involving the plants’ bulbs. The prices and market values of these colorful blossoms soared. Some bulbs were sold for the same price as a grand villa.
Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2012




