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Human: Building Empires

Human: Building Empires

Season 52 Episode 16
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Asteroids: Spark of Life?

Asteroids: Spark of Life?

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Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire

Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire

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Can Dogs Talk?

Can Dogs Talk?

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Mammal Origins

Mammal Origins

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Rain Bombs

Rain Bombs

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Stone Age Temple Mystery

Stone Age Temple Mystery

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Return to the Moon

Return to the Moon

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When Earth Was Bombarded by Asteroids

When Earth Was Bombarded by Asteroids

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These Are the World’s Oldest Mummies

These Are the World’s Oldest Mummies

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How Astronauts Avoided Disaster Building the International Space Station

How Astronauts Avoided Disaster Building the International Space Station

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The Failure That Led to the Columbia Tragedy

The Failure That Led to the Columbia Tragedy

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Discover how Homo sapiens transformed from nomads to empire builders. Witness the innovations – from animal domestication to writing – that revolutionized ancient life and shaped our modern world.
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Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky
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A team tackles the restoration of iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.
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