Origins

The origins of three weapons that led to the rise and fall of empires.

The origins of three life-saving medical marvels that revolutionized treatment and expanded the limits of medicine.

Exploring the remarkable origin of hundreds of the world's most influential inventions; today, a look at the stories behind the telescope, the microscope and radiology.

Exploring the remarkable origins of the world's most influential inventions; a look at the stories of the seismograph, radar and satellites.

Exploring the remarkable origins of influential inventions and ideas; a look at the history of skydiving, mountaineering and ultra-running.

Exploring the remarkable origins of the world's most influential inventions; a look at the stories of fire, matches and dynamite.