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Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Awakening

Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Awakening

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Ancient Computer

Ancient Computer

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A Greek shipwreck holds the remains of an intricate bronze machine that turns out to be the world’s first computer.

60 min.

Meteor Strike

Meteor Strike

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The meteor strike in Siberia is examined.

60 min.

The Mind of a Rampage Killer

The Mind of a Rampage Killer

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The possible motivations of rampage killers.

60 min.

Earth From Space

Earth From Space

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120 min.

Building Pharaoh's Chariot

Building Pharaoh's Chariot

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60 min.

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Saturday
4/6/13 2:00 AM
WGBH 2
Saturday
4/6/13 1:00 PM
WGBH 44
Sunday
4/7/13 1:00 AM
WGBH 44
Sunday
4/7/13 4:00 AM
WGBH 2
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