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Origins Season 3 Episodes

Season 3 Episode Guide

16 Episodes 2015 - 2017

Episode 1

Firefighters, Police, & Paramedics

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.

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Episode 2

Crimes, Courts, & Prisons

Tue, Jan 10, 2017

Three institutions of justice through the ages.

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Episode 3

Seat Belts, Helmets, & Sunscreen

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

The origins of three devices that make it possible to surf the earth's natural terrain.

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Episode 4

Indoor Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, & Electricity

Tue, Jan 24, 2017

The origins of three household conveniences that have forever changed our everyday lives.

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Episode 5

Cardiology, Oncology, & Neurology

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

The origins of three modern branches of medicine that increase the quality and quantity of human life.

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Episode 6

Spies, Code Breakers, & Special Agents

Tue, Feb 7, 2017

The origins of three specialized intelligence personnel.

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Episode 7

The Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, & Boxing Rings

Tue, Feb 14, 2017

The origins of three structures designed for sports and physical fitness.

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Episode 8

Soldiers, Pirates, & Cowboys

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

The origins of three archetypes that have achieved icon status in the minds of people worldwide.

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Episode 9

Crossword Puzzles, Pinball, & Chess

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.

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Episode 10

K-9's, Homing Pigeons, & War Horses

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.

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Episode 11

Air Balloons, Airships, & Spacecrafts

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

The origins of three revolutionary aircrafts that enable Man to travel the skies and beyond.

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Episode 12

The Lighthouse, Greenhouse, & Tree House

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

The origins of three structures designed for sports and physical fitness.

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Episode 13

Architecture, Landscape, & Fashion Design

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

The origins three ways that Man designs his world.

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Episode 14

Actors, Dancers, & Magicians

Tue, Apr 4, 2017

The origins of three performing artists through the ages.

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Episode 15

Terracotta Army, Dead Sea Scrolls, & Rosetta Stone

Mon, Apr 17, 2017

The origins of three of the most important archaeological finds in human history.

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Episode 16

Museums, Aquariums, & Zoos

Tue, Apr 18, 2017

The origins of three institutions for preservation and learning.

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