Upphovsland: Kanada, USA
1. 4 Trillion French Fries
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The story of fast food is the story of the American Dream; from a converted streetcar in Wichita, Kansas, the humble patty goes on to global domination; fried chicken turns a serial failure into a serious success; a burger ends the Cold War.
2. Everest
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Where earth meets sky: how the most thrilling and dangerous point at the top of the world continues to fascinate, and what it takes to conquer the Big One.
3. Queens for Life
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Victoria & Elizabeth II: in the last 200 years, 2 women have sat on the British throne for two-thirds of the time; finding out what it takes to be a royal success in an ever-changing world.
4. Crime Bosses
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Discovering the secrets of five of the world's most notorious crime bosses; how they did it, who got away with it, and which of them didn't.
5. Crazy Rich People
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The inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history; revealing how they became crazy rich.
6. The Roaring '20s
Avsnitt 6 - The Roaring '20s, Säsong 1
In the wake of the Spanish flu, the 1920s became the decade of flappers, jazz, and the speakeasy; for many, it was a time of unprecedented opportunity.
7. Psychedelics
Avsnitt 7 - Psychedelics, Säsong 1
Discovering who's been under the influence, from Salem witches to Steve Jobs.
8. Heists
Avsnitt 8 - Heists, Säsong 1
The inside track on five of the greatest heists in history; these are not petty robberies, but high-stakes operations meticulously planned and audaciously executed, with a cast of colorful characters from the mastermind to the snitch.
9. King Tut
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When the lost tomb of King Tut is opened in 1922, it's not only the famous Curse that is unleashed.
10. Race To Berlin
Avsnitt 10 - Race To Berlin, Säsong 1
The Soviet Red Army and the Western Allies are in a race to the finish line.
11. The Gender Gap
Avsnitt 11 - The Gender Gap, Säsong 1
Finding out how the insidious 'standard man' makes it hard to find a place where the gap doesn't impact us.
12. The Amazon
Avsnitt 12 - The Amazon, Säsong 1
The Amazon rainforest is one of the enduring mysteries of the natural world.
13. Infidelity
Avsnitt 13 - Infidelity, Säsong 1
From royal mistresses to White House scandals, ancient texts to the internet, the history of infidelity is loaded; the science behind the salacious history and shockingly common behavior may be surprising.
14. Party Animals
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Whether it's for a chance to cut loose, to break the rules, or to just plain show off, there's no knowing which party will go down in history; thirteen of them stand out for excess, success, or epic failure.
15. Skyscrapers
Avsnitt 15 - Skyscrapers, Säsong 1
The history of skyscrapers is the history of American cities, technological ingenuity, and a global boom in urbanization; from west to east, from five stories up to one kilometer high, there's nowhere to go but up.
16. Air Travel
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From the first brave passenger flying across Tampa Bay in 1915 in a rickety rust bucket, to 40 million commercial flights each year, how innovation, coach class, and sex have made flying possible.
17. Astronauts
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Discovering what it takes to become an astronaut, blasting into outer space at 17,000 mph.
18. Cats & Dogs
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Discovering the furball history of cats and dogs, from caveman to Instagram, hunting companion to pampered pooch.
19. Genghis Khan
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Genghis Khan is responsible for over 40 million deaths; 16 million people carry his personal DNA.
20. The Great Migration
Avsnitt 20 - The Great Migration, Säsong 1
6 million African Americans leave the southern states in the Great Migration to seek freedom and opportunity in the north and west.
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