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Evolution � Ape man to Human: Pt. 5

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:34:30 -0500

Evolution � Ape man to Human: Pt. 5

The discovery of bones, tools and artefacts at two archaeological siteson Africa's southern coast have helped scientists to calculate that people indistinguishable from the modern human species (homo sapiens) first appeared in Africa about 150,000 years ago. This programme explains why these early African beach-dwellers left their homeland to colonise other continents.

The Mystery Of Mary Magdelene

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:38:29 -0500

The Mystery Of Mary Magdelene

Mary Magdalene's story is largely left out of the Bible, but several lost gospels paint a controversial new picture of this mysterious woman, placing her at the center of the formation of a new faith. Ancient artefacts that defy rational explanation come under the microscope, as this series explores the unsolved mysteries of the past.

How Much is Your Dead Body Worth?

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:45 -0500

How Much is Your Dead Body Worth?

Each year millions of people's lives are improved by the use of tissue from the dead. Bodies are used to supply spare parts, and for surgeons to practice on. Horizon investigates the medical revolution that has created an almost insatiable demand for body parts and uncovers the growing industry and grisly black market that supplies human bodies for a price.

Evolution � Ape man to Human Pt. 3

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:40 -0500

Evolution � Ape man to Human Pt. 3

The discovery during the eighties of a skeleton that was nick named Nariokotome Boy confirmed that "ape-man" lived about one-and-a-half million years ago in a body that was practically human, yet with a tiny brain and the nature of a wild animal. This episode looks at how the notion of a "missing link" moved from theory to fact.

The Twins Who Share a Body

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:25:07 -0500

The Twins Who Share a Body

To their friends and family, they are distinct people with very different personalities, needs, tastes and desires. But to the outside world they are a medical mystery � particularly given the fact that they can do virtually all the same things as their friends, including playing the piano, riding a bike, swimming and playing softball. "Their personalities make them inspirational,� says their mother Patty.

Evolution � Ape man to Human: Pt. 6

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:01 -0500

Evolution � Ape man to Human: Pt. 6

Who were our ancestors? When did they first walk the earth? Why didman survive when other species became extinct? These questions have inspired scientists throughout the ages to piece together the fragmentary clues the early humans left behind.

Oldest Mummies in the World

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:26:46 -0500

Oldest Mummies in the World

Around 8,000 years ago, the little known fishing communities of the Chinchorro began mummifying their dead in a sophisticated process that belies their otherwise primitive ways. Without the signature elaborate pottery, jewelry or textiles so common in the grander Inca, Mayan and Toltec civilizations, these humble folk desiccated their deceased relatives in an elaborate process before burial in family "plots�.

Gladiators-Back From The Dead

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:33:37 -0500

Gladiators-Back From The Dead

The discovery of 80 skeletons at a York archeological dig. Of the 80 skeletons the majority: large, powerfully built men dating from Roman times, were found at a dig in Driffield Terrace, Holgate. This fascinating discovery gives real insight into the world of archeology.

Why Are Thin People Not Fat

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:06:10 -0500

Why Are Thin People Not Fat

The world is affected by an obesity epidemic, but why is it that not everyone is succumbing? Medical science has been obsessed with this subject and is coming up with some unexpected answers. As it turns out, it is not all about exercise and diet. At the center of this program is a controversial overeating experiment that aims to identify exactly what it is about some people that makes it hard for them to bulk up.

In The Footsteps of Alexander the Great

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:17:15 -0500

In The Footsteps of Alexander the Great

He was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks. Alexander conquered the Persian Empire, including Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia and extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as the borders of Punjab.

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A Travelers Guide to the Planets � Uranus and Neptune

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:17:44 -0500

A Travelers Guide to the Planets � Uranus and Neptune

Head into the ice zone to learn the secrets of two world�s which are impossible to fathom. Uranus, an icy gas giant with an atmosphere composed of a cosmic cocktail of hydrogen, helium and methane, is so distant from the sun that it takes 84 years to orbit the sun. Neptune, its vibrantly blue neighbor, takes nearly twice that long. Rocket to the far reaches of the solar system, where a trip to these remote worlds has long been a mystery tour.

Haunted Houses - Tortured Souls And Restless Spirits

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:20 -0500

Haunted Houses - Tortured Souls And Restless Spirits

Over A Century Ago, A Family Of Immigrants Was Burned To Death. Could The Killers' Descendants Still Be Haunted By The Victims? Does The Ghost Of A Conspirator In Lincoln's Assassination Still Haunt The U.S Army? Psychics, Scholars And Eyewitnesses Tell Stories From Beyond The Grave.

Invisible Worlds

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:55:51 -0500

Invisible Worlds

State of the art camera technology used to focus on what humans can not see with the naked eye. From seeing the microscopic changes to ice crystals that can trigger an avalanche to watching in horror the invisible aftermath of a sneeze on a commuter train and learning how the surface of an ordinary looking plant hides an astounding secret that will make walking on the moon safer, Richard harnesses cutting-edge technologies to transport the viewer into a spectacular micro realm.

Evolution � Ape man to Human: Pt. 4

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:58:36 -0500

Evolution � Ape man to Human: Pt. 4

Why did our earliest ancestors leave the trees and start to walk ontwo legs? What were early people like? Did they have language? Were they predators or prey? ape�man tells the remarkable epic of our 5-million-year journey from ape to man. This extraordinary story has been pieced together from a host of fossil finds, prehistoric cave paintings, discarded stone tools, and traces of ancient genetic material.

Mixed Messages

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:31:16 -0500

Mixed Messages

Independent Short film

Written, Produced & Directed by:

Jeffrey Blake Palmer

Jeffrey Blake Palmer is a screenwriter and filmmaker with New England roots now living near Hollywood, California.

Nine messages. One Man. Zero luck.

The Trouble With Atheism

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:24:56 -0500

The Trouble With Atheism

The documentary focuses on criticizing atheism, as well as science, for its perceived similarities to religion, as well as arrogance and intolerance. The program includes interviews with a number of prominent scientists, including atheists Richard Dawkins and Peter Atkins and Anglican priest John Polkinghorne. It also includes an interview with Ellen Johnson, the president of American Atheists. Rod Liddle begins the documentary by surveying common criticisms of religion, and particularly antireligious arguments based on the prevalence of religious violence. He argues that the "very stupid human craving for certainty and justification�, not religion, is to blame for this violence, and that atheism is becoming just as dogmatic as religion.

Dinosaur Decoded

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:04:26 -0500

Dinosaur Decoded

Take a peek at the science behind Jurassic Park with dino expert Jack Horner andNational Geographic! Some paleontologists have presented new evidence that suggests that dinosaurs may be related to many more modern-day reptiles than previously thought.

Reality and the Extended Mind

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:06:58 -0500

Reality and the Extended Mind

This documentary focuses on experiments exploring what is known by researchers as psi phenomena. These are anomalous extended properties of consciousness that have been measured under experimental conditions by highly qualified scientists. The inspiration came from many years of personal research into a range of scientific fields including consciousness and psi research, psychology, biology, cosmology, quantum physics and philosophy of mind. Their existence signal far-reaching implications to our understanding of both consciousness and reality itself.

The Iceman - Confessions Of A Mafia Hitman

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:04:26 -0500

The Iceman - Confessions Of A Mafia Hitman

Richard Kuklinski is a professional contract murderer. Kuklinski admits to killing more than a hundred people. Most people believe that Richard is named the Iceman because he is a cold blooded murderer. But the real reason he is called the Iceman, is after a killing, he would freeze the victims body in an industrial freezer and then dump the body a few years later.

Ancient Apocalypse Sodom and Gomorrah

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:37:34 -0500

Ancient Apocalypse Sodom and Gomorrah

The Bible describes how Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed in a storm of fire and brimstone. Could the inspiration for this story come from a natural apocalypse around the Dead Sea in the Middle East? Science tests out the extraordinary geology of the region - could an earthquake trigger a landslide capable of sweeping away whole cities?