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10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 4, Edison vs Tesla
directed by Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016 and Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a m...
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directed by Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016 and Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
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In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla are two of the most famous minds in...
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla are two of the most famous minds in American History... yet their lives and work are filled with facts you'd never even imagine.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016, Henry Rollins, 1961-, Asylum Entertainment
Author / Creator
Stuart Chait, 1980-, Henry Rollins, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Things You Don't Know About
Person Discussed
Mark Twain, 1835-1910, Thomas Edison, 1847-1931, Nikola Tesla, 1856-1943
Topic / Theme
Industry, Electricity, Rivalry, Innovation and invention, Trade and Commerce, Science and Technology, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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CNN Specials, Decoded: Genetic Technologies
in CNN Specials (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2023), 23 mins
Anna Stewart dives into the world of genetic technologies.
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in CNN Specials (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2023), 23 mins
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Anna Stewart dives into the world of genetic technologies.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anna Stewart, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
CNN Specials
Speaker / Narrator
David Andrew Sinclair, 1969-, Maddie Hall, fl. 2012, Ancy Yesudas, fl. 2008, Francis S. Collins, 1950-
Person Discussed
David Andrew Sinclair, 1969-, Maddie Hall, fl. 2012, Ancy Yesudas, fl. 2008, Francis S. Collins, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Technology, Sciences, Genetic engineering
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CNN Specials, Decoded: The Internet of Things
in CNN Specials (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2023), 23 mins
With over 13 billion 'connected' devices on the planet, the Internet of Things is changing how we live and work. But connectivity brings vulnerability, and regulation will be key.
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in CNN Specials (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2023), 23 mins
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With over 13 billion 'connected' devices on the planet, the Internet of Things is changing how we live and work. But connectivity brings vulnerability, and regulation will be key.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anna Stewart, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
CNN Specials
Speaker / Narrator
Kevin Ashton, 1968-, Florian Simmendinger, fl. 2014, David Nichols, fl. 1980
Person Discussed
Kevin Ashton, 1968-, Florian Simmendinger, fl. 2014, David Nichols, fl. 1980
Topic / Theme
Robotics, Internet, Inventions, Engineering, Technology, Machine to machine communications
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CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 1, Decoded: The Metaverse
in CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 1 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2022), 23 mins
From Big Tech inventions to Web3 conversations, the burgeoning global tech scene is laying the groundwork for the future's sustainable solutions today.
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in CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 1 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2022), 23 mins
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From Big Tech inventions to Web3 conversations, the burgeoning global tech scene is laying the groundwork for the future's sustainable solutions today.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anna Stewart, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
CNN Specials
Speaker / Narrator
Cory Strassburger, fl. 2021, Jane Thomason, Andrew Bosworth, fl. 2006, Neal Stephenson, 1959-, Philip Rosedale, 1968-
Person Discussed
Cory Strassburger, fl. 2021, Jane Thomason, Andrew Bosworth, fl. 2006, Neal Stephenson, 1959-, Philip Rosedale, 1968-
Topic / Theme
Computer animation, Innovation and invention, Technology
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CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 2, Decoded: AI and Machine Learning
in CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 2 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2022), 23 mins
From behind the steering wheels of our cars, the healthcare we receive, and the media we consume, how Artificial Intelligence supports life in the modern world.
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in CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 2 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2022), 23 mins
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From behind the steering wheels of our cars, the healthcare we receive, and the media we consume, how Artificial Intelligence supports life in the modern world.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anna Stewart, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
CNN Specials
Speaker / Narrator
Ben Goertzel, 1966-, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, 1975-, Shweta Shrivastava, Demis Hassabis, 1976-
Person Discussed
Ben Goertzel, 1966-, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, 1975-, Shweta Shrivastava, Demis Hassabis, 1976-
Topic / Theme
Innovation and invention, Technology, Medical innovations
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CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 3, Decoded: Cryptocurrency
in CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 3 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2023), 23 mins
Anna Stewart decodes cryptocurrencies to better understand their positive impacts and potential pitfalls.
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in CNN Specials, Season 1. Episode 3 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2023), 23 mins
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Anna Stewart decodes cryptocurrencies to better understand their positive impacts and potential pitfalls.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anna Stewart, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
CNN Specials
Speaker / Narrator
Johanna Thornblad, fl. 2021, Charles Hoskinson, 1987-, Michael J. Casey, Saqr Ereiqat, fl. 2005, Molly White, 1993-
Person Discussed
Johanna Thornblad, fl. 2021, Charles Hoskinson, 1987-, Michael J. Casey, Saqr Ereiqat, fl. 2005, Molly White, 1993-
Topic / Theme
Technology, Money, Online selling, Online shopping
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DK Timelines, Aircraft and Aviation
produced by Makematic and Northern Ireland Screen, in DK Timelines (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2022), 3 mins
This is a timeline of the evolution of aircraft and aviation, from the early experiments with hot air balloons in 1783 to the advancements of modern-day aviation. From the Wright Brothers' historic flight in 1903 to the development of jet engines, supersonic passenger jets, and unmanned drones, aviation continues...
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produced by Makematic and Northern Ireland Screen, in DK Timelines (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2022), 3 mins
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This is a timeline of the evolution of aircraft and aviation, from the early experiments with hot air balloons in 1783 to the advancements of modern-day aviation. From the Wright Brothers' historic flight in 1903 to the development of jet engines, supersonic passenger jets, and unmanned drones, aviation continues to push the boundaries of innovation and shape the way we travel and explore the skies.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Makematic, Northern Ireland Screen
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Makematic
Series
DK Timelines
Topic / Theme
Wright Brothers' First Flight, Kitty Hawk, NC, 1903, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 9, Britain: Blood and Steel
directed by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. At its pinnacle, the British Empire spanned every continent and covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass.
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directed by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. At its pinnacle, the British Empire spanned every continent and covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, 1819-1891, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547
Topic / Theme
Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805, Science and Technology, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 14, Da Vinci's World
directed by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 14 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet.
After the fall of Rome, Italy fell into a dark sleep, and wasn't reawakened until the 11th century.
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directed by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 14 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet.
After the fall of Rome, Italy fell into a dark sleep, and wasn't reawakened until the 11th century.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dana Ross, fl. 2001, Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Dana Ross, fl. 2001, Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Filippo Brunellesco, 1377-1446
Topic / Theme
Trade and Commerce, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Engineering Disasters, Episode 4, Colorado Dam Disaster
directed by Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017, John Goheen, fl. 1980-2017 and David Randag, fl. 2007-2017; produced by Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, John Goheen, fl. 1980-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017 and David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Outpost Entertainment, in Engineering Disasters, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2015), 43 mins
"Engineering Disasters" combines expert and eyewitness interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, and dramatic "moment of disaster" footage to tell the stories behind the world's most terrifying engineering disasters. On this episode, a storm of the century takes out nine dams in Colorado, flooding entire towns and le...
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directed by Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017, John Goheen, fl. 1980-2017 and David Randag, fl. 2007-2017; produced by Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, John Goheen, fl. 1980-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017 and David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Outpost Entertainment, in Engineering Disasters, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2015), 43 mins
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"Engineering Disasters" combines expert and eyewitness interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, and dramatic "moment of disaster" footage to tell the stories behind the world's most terrifying engineering disasters. On this episode, a storm of the century takes out nine dams in Colorado, flooding entire towns and leaving thousands stranded. A train carrying hazardous materials derails, releasing toxic vapors throughout a small NJ community.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, John Goheen, fl. 1980-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017, David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Outpost Entertainment, Greg Stebner, fl. 1984-2013
Author / Creator
Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017, John Goheen, fl. 1980-2017, David Randag, fl. 2007-2017
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering Disasters
Speaker / Narrator
Greg Stebner, fl. 1984-2013
Topic / Theme
Water in the American West, Dams, Environmental disasters, Science and Technology, Climate and the Environment, Ecology, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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