How does the cellphone in your pocket link to the Big Bang, the evolution of human memory, and even the Titanic disaster? Big History reveals how cosmic forces conspired to give us the tool that has revolutionized the planet. From the dial pad to the way we write phone numbers, there's a hidden science behind the cellphone.
Scott Wolter gets a call from a man who has a mysterious stone on his property. He's convinced that it's the "Stone of Destiny"--the stone that Jacob from the Bible rested his head on when he dreamed of a stairway to Heaven. As Scott investigates, he discovers the stone was once kept with something even more valuable. It was once kept with the Ark of the Covenant and both are rumored to have been brought to America. Scott's quest for the truth leads him to a sacred site in Ireland called the Hill of Tara and to a mysterious site in Arizona where a petroglyph depicting what could be the Ark could suggest its final resting place is right here in the United States. And, as for who brought it here, a tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments found with a series of other artifacts could suggest a likely group of candidates--the Lost Tribes of Israel.
The teens work at pizza shop and try to impress their boss, but Max gets in over his head and must join forces with Phoebe in order to fulfill a large order.
The series follows the adventures of a young boy named Rai who possesses the rare ability to befriend and duel alongside fantastical creatures from a parallel dimension.
Peter travels to Rocky Island to find the mysterious Old Rusty mentioned in his father's journal.
Trash comes to a decision about the future of his and Na Jung's relationship, now he just has to tell her.
Nicole heads to her hometown of Detroit, Michigan to save a 1920's home that has been vacant since a fire in the house next door left it severely damaged. Nicole works with the city to clear the fire damaged house from the lot next to hers as well as cut through the jungle that is the back yard. There's a lot to fix on the interior, but first Nicole must come up with a plan of attack
Omi feels alone and ends up befriending Jack Spicer. They take a giant egg right out of Chase's lair, suspecting it might be a Shen Gong Wu. Now Chase is bent on destroying everything to get it back.
Jimmy Carr hosts the final show of this series of the topical comedy panel show, joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging. Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Robert Lindsay and panellists Alan Johnson and Katherine Ryan.
A Texan goes to any length to keep her man; a mother does the unthinkable to her tiny son.
Sam sets out to prove that James Lim was responsible for the murder of Patricia's husband Winston, but uncovers much more. Plus will his lover Claire stay in Singapore?
Kate and Chris hold a party at The Next Step Dance Studio for the team to hang out not as dancers, but as friends.
Thanksgiving on the homestead. The Kilchers come together to enjoy the fruits of their year-long labor and share each dish's story. From turkey and pumpkin pie to Yule's famous nettlebread and Homesteader pie, nothing comes easy when making this feast.
Tempers heat up as Gil John's wife Maddie arrives to help him prepare for his upcoming debate with Digger Mancusi. Meanwhile, Louis continues to recover in the hospital and Senator Armiston leads an ethics committee investigation against Robert.