
Historical and factual series celebrating pivotal moments in history.
Earthmoving equipment story spans simple spades to powerful steam shovels; meet legendary giants John Deere, Jerome Case, and Caterpillar founders who forged America's construction industry, plus specialized trucks and space equipment.
Construction of the California Department of Transportation Headquarters; design; excavation; skeleton; hurricane- and earthquake-proofing; structural systems.
Construction problems of mega-skyscrapers; exterior wall system; energy-conserving glass; safety issues; aesthetics.
In hour three of our crash course on mega-skyscraper construction, we learn about the human element and development of systems that make us comfortable.
Data lines; power; plumbing; photovoltaics; conserving energy; painting; carpeting; moving furniture; lights.
A dust-covered box hidden in a British manor house for 108 years contains the personal notes of Lord Mersey, the respected British jurist and politician charged with investigating the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
On July 20, 1973, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee dies under mysterious circumstances in Hong Kong, China.
An infamous Cold War cold case involving nine hikers found mutilated on a remote mountain slope; for over 60 years, authorities and amateurs alike have been trying to figure out what happened in a place that's been called "Russia's Area 51."