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HIST Wed, Nov 25
7:00 AM
Harvesting
The history of harvesting and the tools used by farmers, from the sickle to modern technology.
HIST Wed, Nov 25
1:00 PM
Coin Operated
The history of coin-operated machines is examined. Included: pinball machines; a gumball machine... more
HIST Wed, Nov 25
7:00 PM
Coin Operated
The history of coin-operated machines is examined. Included: pinball machines; a gumball machine... more
HIST Wed, Nov 25
11:00 PM
The Turkey
The turkey's role in American traditions and history is examined. Included: a tour of the... more
HIST Thu, Nov 26
3:01 AM
The Turkey
The turkey's role in American traditions and history is examined. Included: a tour of the... more
HIST Thu, Nov 26
10:00 AM
Snackfood Tech
Snack-food technology is examined. Included: Utz Quality Foods in Pennsylvania; Masterfoods USA,... more
HIST Thu, Nov 26
11:00 AM
More Snackfood Tech
A history of snack food and the technology that makes it all possible includes the handmade snacks... more
HIST Thu, Nov 26
4:00 PM
Snackfood Tech
Snack-food technology is examined. Included: Utz Quality Foods in Pennsylvania; Masterfoods USA,... more
HIST Thu, Nov 26
5:00 PM
More Snackfood Tech
A history of snack food and the technology that makes it all possible includes the handmade snacks... more
HIST Fri, Nov 27
1:00 PM
The Telephone
Exploring the history of the telephone and its possible future innovations. Included: a look at... more
HIST Fri, Nov 27
7:00 PM
The Telephone
Exploring the history of the telephone and its possible future innovations. Included: a look at... more
HIST Fri, Nov 27
11:00 PM
Coffee
A history of coffee. Included: roasting and packaging; the creation of U.S. coffee companies; the... more
HIST Sat, Nov 28
3:01 AM
Coffee
A history of coffee. Included: roasting and packaging; the creation of U.S. coffee companies; the... more
HIST Wed, Dec 2
7:00 AM
The Winchester
A history of the famed rifle of the American West, the Winchester repeating rifle, includes its use... more
HIST Thu, Dec 3
11:00 PM
Fast Food Tech
A history of the fast-food industry follows the steps needed to sell the food, including... more
HIST Fri, Dec 4
3:01 AM
Fast Food Tech
A history of the fast-food industry follows the steps needed to sell the food, including... more
HIST Fri, Dec 4
1:00 PM
Doomsday Tech 1
Part 1 of a two-part examination of current and proposed technology that could potentially lead to... more
HIST Fri, Dec 4
7:00 PM
Doomsday Tech 1
Part 1 of a two-part examination of current and proposed technology that could potentially lead to... more
HIST Sat, Dec 5
7:00 PM
Police Pursuit
The technology of police pursuits is examined, including communication and airborne assistance.
HIST Mon, Dec 7
1:00 PM
Heavy Metals
Exploring heavy metals and their uses and storage. Included: copper, uranium, lead, zinc and... more
HIST Mon, Dec 7
7:00 PM
Heavy Metals
Exploring heavy metals and their uses and storage. Included: copper, uranium, lead, zinc and... more

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