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Shipping Ports and Energy

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Globalization and Energy

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Power Trip: The Story of Energy Season 2

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When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Art and Oil Fortunes

An excerpt from 'Culture.' Do we owe our enjoyment of art and antiquities to oil fortunes?
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56:19
Season 2 Episode 6
Globalization
Learn how energy enabled rapid globalization.
Culture
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Season 2 Episode 5
Culture
Culture and modern energy go hand in hand.
Entertainment
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Season 2 Episode 4
Entertainment
Modern energy enabled mass entertainment like popular music, movies, TV shows, and video g
Work
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55:33
Season 2 Episode 3
Work
The human story of work is the story of how work has been transformed by energy.
Disasters
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56:47
Season 2 Episode 2
Disasters
Learn the sweeping history of the worst energy disasters since the industrial revolution.
Space
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Season 2 Episode 1
Space
Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier.
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