A Cathedral of Ice
Season 43
Episode 3
About the Episode
A scientist dives beneath the surface of the frigid Antarctic ice sheet—and finds a landscape full of colors, light, and life.
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Extras
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A Brutal Gladiator Fight in Ancient Pompeii
At a gladiator match in ancient Pompeii, tensions exploded and spectators became fighters in a riot.2:37 -
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An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, possibly making impact in 2032.3:33 -
Opening a Sealed Egyptian Tomb
Archaeologists remove the mud brick seal of an unopened Egyptian tomb.2:38 -
How the Afterlife Shaped Ancient Egypt
Discover why the ancient Egyptians invested so much in life after death.1:15 -
The God’s Wife of Amun: Powerful Women in Ancient Egypt
Discover a time in Ancient Egypt when women held a role with extraordinary power.3:03 -
The $8 Billion Overhaul of LaGuardia Airport: Engineering a New Era
Discover how an $8 billion transformation turned LaGuardia into a state-of-the-art facility.2:12 -
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Preview
Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.0:30 -
How Birds Evolved to Fly (feat. Slow-Mo Baby Birds)
Slow-motion footage of baby birds helps scientists uncover how their ancestors took to the skies.2:56 -
Pompeii's Secret Underworld Preview
Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.0:30 -
How Birds Survived the Dinosaur Apocalypse
Birds are today’s only living dinosaurs, but how did they survive the asteroid?2:48
