The Einstein Challenge

S1 · E1 — Amazing Feats of Flight

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Amazing Feats of FlightE1 · 45 min

Two aeronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how planes take off to how a stealth bomber makes itself invisible.

The Daredevil Made Me Do ItE2 · 45 min

Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions about parachutes and diving to the ocean's greatest depths.

Ancient WeaponsE3 · 45 min

Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha and Greek fire.

Mega DisastersE4 · 45 min

Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche, among other natural and man-made disasters.

When Dinosaurs Ruled the EarthE5 · 45 min

Paleontologists face-off on the topic of dinosaurs, including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.

Titans of IndustryE6 · 45 min
When in RomeE7 · 45 min
The World of WWIIE8 · 45 min
FoodE9 · 45 min
Pyramid SchemesE10 · 45 min
The World of WWIIE11 · 45 min

Expert professors specializing in World War II History explain topics that include the D-Day invasion and cracking the enigma code

FoodE12 · 45 min

Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food: How to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.

Pyramid SchemesE13 · 45 min

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Dark AgesE14 · 45 min

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The Daredevil Made Me Do It

Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions about parachutes and diving to the ocean's greatest depths.

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Episodes

Now playing
Amazing Feats of FlightE1 · 45 min

Two aeronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how planes take off to how a stealth bomber makes itself invisible.

The Daredevil Made Me Do ItE2 · 45 min

Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions about parachutes and diving to the ocean's greatest depths.

Ancient WeaponsE3 · 45 min

Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha and Greek fire.

Mega DisastersE4 · 45 min

Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche, among other natural and man-made disasters.

When Dinosaurs Ruled the EarthE5 · 45 min

Paleontologists face-off on the topic of dinosaurs, including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.

Titans of IndustryE6 · 45 min
When in RomeE7 · 45 min
The World of WWIIE8 · 45 min
FoodE9 · 45 min
Pyramid SchemesE10 · 45 min
The World of WWIIE11 · 45 min

Expert professors specializing in World War II History explain topics that include the D-Day invasion and cracking the enigma code

FoodE12 · 45 min

Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food: How to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.

Pyramid SchemesE13 · 45 min

We don't have a summary for Pyramid Schemes yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one.

Dark AgesE14 · 45 min

We don't have a summary for Dark Ages yet. Hang in there, or go ahead and contribute one.