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16 Episodes 2015 - 2017
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Three professions that have kept us safe through the ages. Nations have evolved to protect its citizens from the ever-growing and omnipresent danger of fires, crimes, and medical emergencies.
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 10, 2017
Three institutions of justice through the ages.
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 17, 2017
The origins of three devices that make it possible to surf the earth's natural terrain.
Episode 4
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
The origins of three household conveniences that have forever changed our everyday lives.
Episode 5
Tue, Jan 31, 2017
The origins of three modern branches of medicine that increase the quality and quantity of human life.

Episode 6
Tue, Feb 7, 2017
The origins of three specialized intelligence personnel.
Episode 7
Tue, Feb 14, 2017
The origins of three structures designed for sports and physical fitness.
Episode 8
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
The origins of three archetypes that have achieved icon status in the minds of people worldwide.
Episode 9
Tue, Feb 28, 2017
The origins of three popular games worldwide. Crossword puzzles, pinball and chess are challenging games of intelligence and dexterity that have enjoyed widespread and long-lasting popularity.
Episode 10
Tue, Mar 14, 2017
The origins of three specially trained animals that have changed the face of war. In times of war, humanity has relied not just on weaponry and technology but also on trained animal helpers, including dogs, pigeons and horses.
Episode 11
Tue, Mar 14, 2017
The origins of three revolutionary aircrafts that enable Man to travel the skies and beyond.

Episode 12
Tue, Mar 21, 2017
The origins of three structures designed for sports and physical fitness.
Episode 13
Tue, Mar 28, 2017
The origins three ways that Man designs his world.
Episode 14
Tue, Apr 4, 2017
The origins of three performing artists through the ages.
Episode 15
Mon, Apr 17, 2017
The origins of three of the most important archaeological finds in human history.
Episode 16
Tue, Apr 18, 2017
The origins of three institutions for preservation and learning.