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s03e14 · 2021-10-15
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14 this season · 44 totals03e01 Sugar 2021-07-16 12:00
Sugar
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
s03e02 Royalty 2021-07-23 12:00
Royalty
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
s03e03 Flags 2021-07-30 12:00
Flags
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
s03e04 Dogs 2021-08-06 12:00
Dogs
Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
s03e05 The End of Oil 2021-08-13 12:00
The End of Oil
Oil led to huge advancements — and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
s03e06 Chess 2021-08-20 12:00
Chess
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
s03e07 Your Skin 2021-08-27 12:00
Your Skin
Don't panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
s03e08 Apologies 2021-09-03 12:00
Apologies
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
s03e09 Hurricanes 2021-09-10 12:00
Hurricanes
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive. What can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms?
s03e10 Plastic Surgery 2021-09-17 12:00
Plastic Surgery
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
s03e11 Dance Crazes 2021-09-24 12:00
Dance Crazes
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
s03e12 Time 2021-10-01 12:00
Time
Time flies... sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
s03e13 Country Music 2021-10-08 12:00
Country Music
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
s03e14 Fairy Tales 2021-10-15 12:00
Fairy Tales
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.