Tag: history

Secrets of Einstein’s Brain

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2015 marks the 60th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s death, and the subsequent disappearance of his brain. After his brain was stolen by the doctor trusted to perform his autopsy, the priceless specimen was examined by scientists whose goal was to try and determine what made this seemingly normal man change the face of science and define the word genius. This documentary follows the path of Einstein’s physical brain and all the places it traveled, while simultaneously telling the story of Einstein the man. It dives deep into Einstein’s life, his theories and not just what we’ve learned about the human brain by studying his, but what we have yet to learn.

Bigfoot Captured

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Bigfoot is America’s most legendary creature and one that has always inspired more questions than answers.  Could something resembling a massive man-ape really be roaming forests and hiding in the shadows undetected?  Whether you believe in Bigfoot or not, there’s something provocative about the idea that we could co-exist.  What if one day we did more than catch a glimpse of one?  What if we captured the creature?  This two-hour, semi-scripted special, compiled by a director who traveled the world looking for proof Bigfoot actually exists, takes an unexpected turn when a Sasquatch capture is caught on camera.  What happens when what most of us think is fiction becomes fact?  And what does it mean for us all if the creature really is out there…

True Monsters

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True Monsters is a series that brings the scariest stories from our past and our present to life while delving into the truths that have inspired our favorite legends and fantastical creatures. Through a blend of cinematic re-creations and engaging storytelling by a panel of guests ranging from notable fantasy fiction writers to a criminal profiler, True Monsters is a show that reveals more about our monsters – and about us – than you’ve ever imagined. Touching on traditional myths from countries like Greece and Norway, the series broadens out to include monsters and characters from all kinds of sources, including the Bible and modern day urban legends. Now is your chance to see colossal giants like Goliath fall on the battlefield, man-beasts like the minotaur stalk their prey, a Christmas devil named Krampus cart a victim off to Hell and a scissor-wielding, slit-mouthed stalker in Japan seize upon the most helpless victims of all. True Monsters will entertain you while also explaining what led humans to create and fear such creatures and stories in the first place.

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