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A Curious World Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

15 Episodes 2015 - 2015

Episode 1

Ancient Builders

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

This original, short-form show explores the engineering marvels created by ancient civilizations from the Pyramids to Machu Picchu.

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Episode 2

Beyond Gravity

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

This original, short-form show explores the force of gravity and its importance to our existence. What happens to the body in space? Can we ever truly live long-term outside of Earth's atmosphere and in zero gravity?

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Episode 3

Black Holes

Thu, Feb 5, 20268 mins

This original, short-form show explores the reality of black holes and the most recent controversy surrounding the essence of their existence. Do we know what is at the bottom of a black hole?

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Episode 4

Changing Earth

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

How are plate tectonics changing land mass and reshaping the Earth? Is the Earth literally changing beneath our feet? This original short form show explores the way the Earth is still actively changing and the effects of those changes.

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Episode 5

Extraterrestrials

Thu, Feb 5, 20268 mins

This short-form show explores the outer reaches of space to answer one of the great questions of all time: Are we alone in the Universe?

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Episode 6

First Life on Earth

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

There are a number of new theories on the origins of life on Earth and other planets - which one is the most plausible? Explore the world of microorganisms and evolution at the molecular level.

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Episode 7

Human Migration

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

What new technologies and scientific breakthroughs are providing insights into the history of human migration? Geneticists are tracking strains of viruses and other diseases through our DNA to confirm ancient human migration routes.

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Episode 8

Live Long & Prosper

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

This original, short/form show explores the potential to augment our human lifespan. How does the human body age?

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Episode 9

Super-Volcanoes

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

A recent study found that the eruption of a so/called "super/volcano" is hundreds of times more powerful a than conventional volcanic eruption. What are "super/volcanoes" and where are they found? What consequences could the eruption of one of these super/volcanoes have for the populations nearby?

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Episode 10

The Universe

Thu, Feb 5, 20268 mins

This original, short-form show unravels the mysteries of the Universe. What is it made of?

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Episode 11

Time Tellers

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

This short-form show explores the earliest technologies that enabled humans to keep track of their day. Discover how ancient civilizations marked the passage of time.

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Episode 12

Traits

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

This original, short-form show dives into the science of personality. What traits most likely lead to success in life?

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Episode 13

Underwater Worlds

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

The ocean covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, but scientists say they still know shockingly little about the mysterious, deep blue sea. What lies at the bottom of our oceans?

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Episode 14

Weather

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Hurricanes, super storms and tornadoes all wreak havoc on human populations across the globe. Will we ever develop the technology to control extreme weather and minimize its damage?

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Episode 15

Why Do We Dream?

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

This original, short-form show explores the world of dreams. Why do we need sleep? What does our brain do when we dream?

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