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From tidal waves to storm surges to underwater volcanoes, the staggering power of the world's oceans has proved a destructive force for humankind throughout time. Track the history and evolution of the seven deadliest underwater zones on the planet at locations that have been the setting for events such as floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, and whirlpools, to name a few. Discover how people today have learned to avoid some of these catastrophes, and much...

A five-part series on deep sea exploration from the people at National Geographic. Using cutting-edge tools and technologies, Dr. Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, travels to the most remote parts of the world's oceans, revealing new species, natural wonders and archeological finds.

In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with serious psychiatric disorders and prescribed medications that are just beginning to be tested in children. The drugs can cause serious side effects, and virtually nothing is known about their long-term impact. "It's really to some extent an experiment, trying medications in these children of this age," child psychiatrist Dr. Patrick Bacon tells FRONTLINE....

In three 30-minute episodes originally shown on the Food Network television program Good eats, Alton Brown shows you how to prepare casseroles, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese.

"The ancient streets of Seville showcase the multicultural imprint of the numerous peoples and cultures that have called this city home: Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews and Christians. Explore the Roman ruins of Italica, the lush Moorish palace of the Alcazar, the delicate beauty of Santa Cruz (the center of Seville's Jewish history), and the Gothic brilliance of the city's largest Cathedral, the celebrated La Giralda. Seville is a contemporary city...

Explores recent discoveries about memories.

200,000 years ago we took our first steps in Africa. Today there are seven billion of us living across the planet. How did our ancestors spread from continent to continent? This is a global detective story, featuring the latest archaeological discoveries and genetic research. On each continent, we track down the earliest members of our species, Homo sapiens. Who were these First Peoples? What drove them to the ends of the earth?

Examination of the complex dimensions of human nature's darkest side. State-sanctioned violence has always existed, but technological advances have facilitated its use as a viable means of exerting political power.

The lost tomb of Genghis Khan could be unearthed and destroyed at any time. Can engineer and explorer Albert Lin, equipped with cutting-edge technology and just a handful of obscure clues from ancient texts, find and protect the tomb of the Great Khan before it is destroyed? Lin's research leads him to search for a lost mountain-the Burkhan Khaldun, and make his most remarkable discovery, one that may solve an 800-year old mystery and cause waves...

A look at Tonopah Mining Park and adjacent historic metal foundry, through the eyes of longtime geologist and prospector John Livermore and foundry owner John Campbell, whose grandfather established the foundry.