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What the Ancients Knew: Giant Sundial

What the Ancients Knew: Giant Sundial (1:49)

In The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew" host Jack Turner learns about the Samrat Yantra, the largest sundial in the world.

Israel and Palestine: The Land

Israel and Palestine: The Land (7:26)

In this section, the conflict between Israel and Palestine is discussed.

Israel and Palestine: The Challenges of Making Peace

Israel and Palestine: The Challenges of Making Peace (15:02)

This section discusses the attempts of several world political leaders to achieve peace in the Middle East.

Lost Empires of Asia and Russia: Russian Revolution

Lost Empires of Asia and Russia: Russian Revolution (9:31)

When Nicholas II reneged on his promise of freedom for the Russian people, he and his family were imprisoned and executed. Lenin transformed Russia into the Soviet Union.

Lost Empires of Asia and Russia: Crisis in Russia

Lost Empires of Asia and Russia: Crisis in Russia (5:03)

Czarist rule bankrupted Russia, and failed government ploys led to a peasant revolt.

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What The Ancients Knew: Porcelain

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The ancient Chinese discovered how to make porcelain with one crucial ingredient...extreme heat. See why the Chinese were the only ones in the world who had the technology to make this delicate art form on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients... More »

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Rockets

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Rockets (1:38)

Around 1150 AD, the worlds first rocket was created in China. Learn more about the evolution of the rocket on The Science Channel's "What The Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Armillary Clock

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Armillary Clock (0:57)

See how this ancient Chinese clock was able to capture time. Learn more about the clock developed during the Tsung Dynasty on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Giant Sundial

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In The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew" host Jack Turner learns about the Samrat Yantra, the largest sundial in the world.

History in the Making: Death of the Ayatollah Khomeini

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International observers hoped that the death of Iran's president and spiritual leader would bring moderation to the nation's relationship with the rest of the world. International observers' hopes were later dashed, however.

History in the Making: Poison Gas Leak in India

History in the Making: Poison Gas Leak in India (4:38)

Check out this video on the poison gas lean that occurred in India in 1984.

History in the Making: Ferdinand Marcos

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The authoritarian leader of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, faced increasing opposition after the assassination of resistance leader Benigno Aquino.

History in the Making: Attack on US Embassy in Beirut

History in the Making: Attack on US Embassy in Beirut (2:03)

Terrorists bombed the U.S. embassy in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983.

History in the Making: The Conflict in Lebanon

History in the Making: The Conflict in Lebanon (2:13)

In 1983, Lebanon was ravaged by a complex civil war.

The Ancient World: The Maurya Elephant Army

The Ancient World: The Maurya Elephant Army (5:44)

Asoka expanded the Mauryan Empire and used elephants in battle. However, his bloody victory over Kalinga troubled him, and afterward he became a devoted pacifist and follower of Buddhism.