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Time Machine - Mountain Men
:Description:Join us as we trek across America's vast wilderness with the fur trappers who helped open up the unknown and savage land, and risked everything for a life of adventure, money, and wanderlust. Although their era (1807-1840) lasted little more than generation, their impact was enormous as they blazed across the west.
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Time Machine - American Eats: History on a Bun
:Description:The little square burger devotees call 'sliders.' The accidental invention of the hot fudge sundae. The much-debated truth behind the name 'hot dog.' AMERICAN EATS is a fun, fascinating, feature-length tour that dishes up the truth behind the dishes. From pizza to the hoagie (or grinder or hero) some of the most characteristically American foods have their origins abroad. But others are strictly homegrown, the product of fads, trends or good, old-fashioned screw-ups that turn out well in the end (the chocolate chip cookie is one such delicious mistake). By going ...
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Time Machine - Samurai and the Swastika
:Description:The little square burger devotees call 'sliders.' The accidental invention of the hot fudge sundae. The much-debated truth behind the name 'hot dog.' AMERICAN EATS is a fun, fascinating, feature-length tour that dishes up the truth behind the dishes. From pizza to the hoagie (or grinder or hero) some of the most characteristically American foods have their origins abroad. But others are strictly homegrown, the product of fads, trends or good, old-fashioned screw-ups that turn out well in the end (the chocolate chip cookie is one such delicious mistake). By going ...
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Time Machine - Nazi America: A Secret History
:Description:The little square burger devotees call 'sliders.' The accidental invention of the hot fudge sundae. The much-debated truth behind the name 'hot dog.' AMERICAN EATS is a fun, fascinating, feature-length tour that dishes up the truth behind the dishes. From pizza to the hoagie (or grinder or hero) some of the most characteristically American foods have their origins abroad. But others are strictly homegrown, the product of fads, trends or good, old-fashioned screw-ups that turn out well in the end (the chocolate chip cookie is one such delicious mistake). By going ...
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The History Channel: History Of The Dow Jones
:Description:Everyone knows the name Dow Jones, but few know the stories of Charles Dow and Edward Jones, the men behind it. In this unique profile of the pioneers and the index they created, leading figures from the world of finance help examine their life and legacy. Hear from money gurus like Louis Rukeyser, Lou Dobbs and others as they chronicle the evolution of the Dow through the years, and look back to its origins. It's the ultimate insider's guide to the history of Wall Street, and the men who forever left ...
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Street Gangs: A Secret History
:Description:Everyone knows the name Dow Jones, but few know the stories of Charles Dow and Edward Jones, the men behind it. In this unique profile of the pioneers and the index they created, leading figures from the world of finance help examine their life and legacy. Hear from money gurus like Louis Rukeyser, Lou Dobbs and others as they chronicle the evolution of the Dow through the years, and look back to its origins. It's the ultimate insider's guide to the history of Wall Street, and the men who forever left ...
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Time Machine - High Rollers: A History Of Gambling
:Description:You can bet on an exciting two hours as we expose the history of gambling in America. Since the first race horses arrived in colonial Virginia in 1607 to 1998, when 48 states allowed legalized gambling, moralists and risk-lovers have waged a continuous war. Hear both sides as we explore our national need to throw the dice.
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Time Machine - Robots
:Description:Unchecked, robots will enslave our entire species. So said Isaac Asimov, who, through archival interviews explains how science fiction inspired generations of young scientists to tackle robotics. We visit the minds and laboratories of some of the greatest inventors of the 20th century to witness the 2,000-year history of the robot.
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Time Machine - True Story Of The Screaming Eagles: 101 Airborne
:Description:Unchecked, robots will enslave our entire species. So said Isaac Asimov, who, through archival interviews explains how science fiction inspired generations of young scientists to tackle robotics. We visit the minds and laboratories of some of the greatest inventors of the 20th century to witness the 2,000-year history of the robot.
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Time Machine - Little Big Horn: The Untold Story
:Description:Unchecked, robots will enslave our entire species. So said Isaac Asimov, who, through archival interviews explains how science fiction inspired generations of young scientists to tackle robotics. We visit the minds and laboratories of some of the greatest inventors of the 20th century to witness the 2,000-year history of the robot.
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