Ancient Engineering

Two Florida high schools battle for supremacy on the gridiron in a community that's produced more NFL stars than anywhere else in America.

In the shadows of the Smoky Mountains lives a football dynasty. Alcoa High School is southern Appalachia's true football powerhouse.

The story of the fall of the world's most glorious, most powerful and most ancient monarchy - and of the people's revolt that tore apart a nation and continent balanced between hope and war, told as it takes place - live, with immediacy - through the eyes and voices of those who bore witness and took part in the French Revolution: politicians, journalists, citizens.

With personal interviews, Legends of Speed not only describes dramatic happenings on the race tracks, but also puts a spotlight on the fears, and the courage of the drivers and their relatives. All of them deal differently with the extreme sport of "Formula One" racing, but they all have one thing in common and that is the will to win.

This spectacular celestial event has been nearly 100 years in the making. On August 21st, 2017, as the Earth, Moon and Sun align in dramatic fashion, a total solar eclipse will blaze a brilliant path of darkness across the continental United States. In this 4-part CuriosityStream Original series, get the exclusive advance look as we follow an international group of scientists, adventurers and eclipse chasers preparing to experience the thrilling Eclipse Across America. With cutting edge special effects animations, discover secret viewing spots, explore the science behind eclipses, and see the high stakes effort to capture the historic event like never before.