Episodes
Historian James Robertson tells of a young man who lost his arm in the Civil War, but went on to win an award for penmanship.
Published 02/06/12
Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells maps the history of human migration by analyzing the DNA of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Published 01/23/12
Professor Lee Berger and his son stumble across an amazing find in South Africa—two-million-year-old fossils of an unkown species of ape-like creatures.
Published 11/21/11
Father and son archaeologists discuss their shared passion for exploring ancient Mesoamerica.
Published 08/22/11
Archaeologists and National Geographic grantees George and David Stuart offer keen insights into the art and culture of the Mayans.
Published 08/22/11
Historian Christopher Heaney relates how 100 years ago Hiram Bingham stepped into the astounding ruins of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas.
Published 07/29/11
Bulent Atalay, himself a scientist and artist, offers a comprehensive look at Leonardo da Vinci, his work, and the many ways this enigmatic genius has influenced our world.
Published 06/10/11
Go behind the scenes and hear scientist, artist, and author Bulent Atalay elaborate on Leonardo da Vinci's genius, contradictions, and new discoveries.
Published 06/10/11