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1) Visual Image
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Finally the Genius of Inventions series looks at a defining characteristic of our times; the ability to see and record live events anywhere in the world. It makes virtual neighbors of us all and is a fundamental part of our modern world. This episode tells the story of the inventors who tackled the complexities of chemistry and electronics and discovered how to capture and reproduce still and moving images. Their brilliance led to our final three...
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Madame Curie lived from 1867-1934. The French physicist was the first to person to research radioactivity and the first woman to receive her doctorate atSorbonne University. In this Film Ideas video, explore Curie's early life, education, romantic life, experimentation inradioactivity, and scientific career.
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Amerigo Vespucci lived from approximately 1451-1512. Accused of stealing Columbus' fame, the Italian explorer inspired the name America. In this Film Ideas video, explore his early life, career as a financier,expeditions for new lands, and life after voyage retirement; he explained thediscovery of an unknown continent in a 1503 letter addressed to Lorenzo Medici.
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Admiral Hyman G. Rickover was a flamboyant maverick and a unique American hero. When few thought it possible, then-Captain Rickover harnessed the power of the atom, ultimately transforming the Navy and changing the course of America's technological development. As questions about nuclear power have arisen in the wake of the disaster in Japan, RICKOVER considers the story of the man who started it all: Hyman G. Rickover.
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For nearly 50 years, chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes applied her prodigious intellect to harnessing the power of the sun, including designing and building the world’s first successfully solar-heated modern residence. Along the way, she was undercut and thwarted by her male boss and colleagues at MIT, but persevered despite these obstacles, holding more than 20 patents upon her death.
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Galileo Galilei lived from 1564-1642. Albert Einstein called Galileo the father of modern physics and natural sciences. In this Film Ideas video, explore the Italian scientist's early life, education, character, scientificaccomplishments, written work, and the rejection of his theories.
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This episode sees naturalist Chris Packham assess the lives of the 20th century's greatest scientists. Chris examines the lives of Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Alan Turing and Tu You You. He explores some of their most famous discoveries - as well as the lesser known human stories behind them - so often overshadowed by the scale and impact of their work. In the 20th century, advancements in science saw life expectancy double; they helped us advance...
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Ferdinand Magellan lived from 1480-1521. Reaching eastern lands by sailing westward, the man who started a rebellion aboard ship accomplished what Columbus had hoped to achieve. In this Film Ideas video, explore Magellan'searly life, naval service, and expeditionthat resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth; natives killed Magellan and dismembered his body in 1521.
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Shot in stunning high definition and narrated by Martin Sheen, On Great White Wings tells the compelling story of the Wright Brothers. This award-winning documentary made film history by flying a replica 1905 Wright Flyer—the first time since the original model was flown by the Wright Brothers. Shot in the style of a feature film rather than a traditional documentary, audiences will be immersed in the dramatic and emotional story of the brothers’...
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Rene Descartes lived from 1596-1650. The French philosopher insisted that when forming opinions, one should be guided by abstract thinking more than experimentation and observation. In this Film Ideas video, explore Descartes' early life, education, travels, romantic life, written works, and scientificpursuits.
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Samuel Morse lived from 1791-1872; his passions were painting and engineering. Morse achieved fame fromthe invention of the telegraph and telegraph alphabet. In this Film Ideas video, explore Morse'searly life, education, painting success, and endeavors to create atelegraph device; he sent the first telegram in May 1844.
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Francisco Pizarro lived from 1475-1541. The Spanish conquistador, known for treachery and deceit, traveled to the New World in search ofEl Dorado. In this Film Ideas video, explore Pizarro'searly life, his military service,exploration of Panama, capture ofChief Atahualpa, anddefeat of the Inca Empire.
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On the Go: British train engineer Richard Trevithick gave the world its first steam railway locomotive in 1804. Henry Ford was a brilliant mechanic with a vision: he wanted to make cars affordable to all classes of society, not just the wealthy. Wilbur and Orville Wright, who owned a bicycle shop, made history on December 17, 1903, with their first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and changed history because they preferred wings to wheels. Robert...
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National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Dr. Robert Ballard is planning an expedition to solve the mystery of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Expedition Amelia follows the clues that have led Ballard to a remote island in the Pacific and delves into Earhart herself, especially how she became one of the most intriguing and inspirational figures in history.
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The second in series charts the story of exploration in the 20th century. 20th-century exploration began with flag planting in the name of empire, and over the decades, improvements in technology saw explorers take on greater and greater challenges - pursuing prizes from the poles, to the highest points on earth - and beyond. The incredible individuals who took humankind to the limits of what was thought possible also oversaw an evolution - as time...
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The 20th century is synonymous with spectacular and rapid advances in science and technology. This program gives a comprehensive overview of the greatest scientific and technological advances of this century, including the development of vaccines, the first powered flight, the manufacturing of cars, the microscope, nuclear fission, medical advances, the conquest of space, the discovery of the DNA molecule, and more!
19) Lost on Everest
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Lost on Everest shines a light on what happened to Andrew “Sandy” Irvine and George Leigh Mallory, who set out to attempt the first true summit of Mount Everest in 1924. A team of professional climbers, filmmakers and experts led by journalist Mark Synnott and Nat Geo photographer Renan Ozturk attempts to discover whether Irvine and Mallory successfully conquered the world’s tallest mountain.