Schedule for May 25, 2013(all times ET/PT)
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6:00am
HydroTech: PanamaThe future of the Panama Canal is in serious jeopardy. Bigger ships and outdated technology threaten to render the canal obsolete. It's in need of a colossal makeover, and that exactly what it's getting. Discover the five billion dollar renovation currently underway, featuring state-of-the-art tugboats, massive excavations, and a 360-degree simulation center for its workers to bring this aging waterway into the 21st Century.
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7:00am
Trashopolis: New YorkIs the Big Apple rotten to the core with trash? Discover the complete history of trash in Manhattan, from the first Dutchman who filled its marshes to the freegans who empty its trashcans. Over the last 400 years, New York City's trash has served as a health hazard to immigrants, a valuable commodity to crooked politicians and crooks, and the very foundation on which the city is built. With a population of 8.3 million producing 12,000 tons of trash a day, collecting all that garbage is one challenge, finding a home for it is another.
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8:00am
MLK: The Assassination TapesApril 4, 1968. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is gunned down on the balcony of a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. It was all caught on film, tape and audio. So why have we seen so little of it? The well-known photograph of Dr. King's aides pointing toward the direction of the gunfire is iconic, but tells only part of the story. For the first time, a remarkable collection of recently rediscovered footage has been chronologically reassembled. The resulting documentary allows us to revisit the tumultuous events surrounding one of the most shocking assassinations in America and relive history through the voices of the era.
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9:00am
Angkor: Land of the Gods: Throne of PowerThe most spectacular architectural wonders in Cambodia's ancient city of Angkor were built after its darkest days. Journey with us as we trace the rise of Jayavarman VII who, after being exiled, became king of the Khmer Empire following his defeat of the Champa kingdom. See how the sprawling city complex of Angkor Thom grew under his rule to support the vibrant and thriving Khmer civilization. Witness the palaces and temples he built, as they first appeared hundreds of years ago, before time and nature took its toll on this once great city.
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10:00am
Incredible Flying Cars: Just Add WingsAnyone stuck in a traffic jam has had the same wish...to own a car that can lift off of the ground and zoom ahead of the pack. For decades, inventors and engineers have attempted to make that dream a reality, and they're closer than you think. Join us as we examine flying car designs of the past and present: the good, the bad, and the bizarre. See how modern technology has brought us closer than ever to putting cars in the air and flying machines in every garage.
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11:00am
Titanoboa: Monster SnakeIn the pantheon of predators, it's one of the greatest discoveries since the T-Rex: a snake 48 feet long, weighing in at 2,500 pounds. Uncovered from a treasure trove of fossils in a Colombian coal mine, this serpent is revealing a lost world of giant creatures. Travel back to the period following the extinction of dinosaurs and encounter this monster predator.
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1:00pm
Air Disasters: Blind SpotSeptember 1978: A Boeing 727 is preparing to land at San Diego's Lindbergh Airport. The pilots are warned of a prop plane flying immediately ahead of them. The crew confirms that they see the small aircraft, but within minutes, the two planes collide, spiral out of control, and slam into a small neighborhood. The crash claims the lives of 144 people, including 13 victims on the ground. It is one of California's worst aircraft disasters. Join the investigation and see how investigator's findings lead to major changes in aircraft landing procedures across the U.S.
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2:00pm
Mighty Planes: C-5M Super GalaxyRecently upgraded to "Super Galaxy" status, this heavy-lifting aircraft can fly non-stop to virtually anywhere in the world, delivering cargo too large and too urgent to be shipped any other way. Follow along with the U.S. Air Force onboard this mighty plane on a marathon mission to Bagram, Afghanistan, a 14-hour, 6,200-mile journey requiring dangerous mid-air refueling and a perilous landing in the heart of enemy territory.
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3:00pm
Catching Killers: Criminal ProfilingThey've been called the "voodoo police" by some detectives, but criminal profilers are often the law's only hope of putting killers behind bars. See how these specialized agents bring felons to justice by gathering evidence, studying motives, and getting inside some very troubled minds. Then witness two landmark cases: the hunt for the Mad Bomber of New York, when profiling got its trial run, and a 1982 investigation in which traditional methods failed, but psychological insights brought down one of the deadliest serial killers in history.
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4:00pm
Aerial America: CaliforniaThe Pacific Coast Highway of California offers drivers spectacular views while traveling along the edge of American culture. Buckle up for a non-stop flight over the mansion William Randolph Hearst built, the town Clint Eastwood governed and the farmland where Marilyn Monroe once held the title of Miss Artichoke. We soar over beaches and wine country, across Big Sur redwoods, under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the heart and soul of this magnificent state.
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5:00pm
L.A. Frock Stars: If This Dress Could TalkThe history of 20th-century America is on display at Doris Raymond's vintage clothing boutique, The Way We Wore(R). Decades of high fashion from iconic designers fill the racks of this boutique, each telling a story about society at the time. Enter this museum of glamorous garments, and discover a treasure trove of memories associated with these pieces, as told by Doris and some of the lively characters who enter her store. If these clothes could talk, their stories would be magnificent.
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5:30pm
L.A. Frock Stars: The Business of VintageBeing L.A.'s "vintage fashion guru" means that Doris Raymond must maintain the best inventory in the city and she makes sure the whole town knows about her timeless pieces. See how she generates priceless word of mouth when international trendsetter Jason Campbell pays her a visit. Steal a few style tips as she shares her frock fervor with actress Debi Mazar, who enters the store looking for the perfect vintage dress to celebrate her wedding anniversary.
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6:00pm
L.A. Frock Stars: Vintage Fashion HunterJoin the bidding war and discover what it takes to make it in the increasingly competitive world of vintage fashion. Follow Doris, along with her store manager Sarah and fashion consultant Kyle, as they fly to New York and prepare to bid at the highly competitive Augusta Auction - one of the few auction houses in America that specializes solely in vintage clothing, rare textiles, and costume jewelry. This shopping spree will put Doris and her team to the test.
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6:30pm
Sky View: The Heart of ItalySoar over Florence and its unbaked landscape of terra cotta rooftops as we move swiftly west to Pisa, with its famous leaning tower. From here, zigzag southeast through a series of unique medieval towns, including Siena and Montepulciano, before arriving at the dramatic cathedral at Assisi.
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7:00pm
Carrier at War: The USS EnterpriseGoing from 0 to 150 mph in three seconds, withstanding three Gs of force, and taking off from what's often called "the most dangerous place on the planet" are just parts of everyday life for an aircraft carrier pilot-and it's no different for the crew aboard the USS Enterprise. After being stationed in the Middle East for a year, these pilots have seen heavy action in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now, finally, they're returning home. With amazing personal stories and real-time footage from missions, this is an exciting insider's peek at life onboard a wartime aircraft carrier.
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8:00pm
Mystery of the Hope DiamondEmbark on an epic journey of Hope. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. We uncover the science and secrets of history's most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting expert opinions from forensic scientists and history scholars. Learn why the Hope Diamond has inspired superstition, passion and interest since its discovery, and witness the unveiling of Hope in its new limited-edition setting, designed by Harry Winston and chosen by the American public.
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9:00pm
9/11: Day That Changed the WorldTen years later, the events of September 11, 2001, still resonate - especially for the people who were in critical leadership positions on that fateful day. Hear intimate accounts from New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the chiefs of the NYPD and FDNY, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Vice President Dick Cheney and many others who found themselves at the center of the action. Unprecedented decisions. Unimaginable tragedy. This is the definitive story, from 6 am to midnight, of a day that changed the world.
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11:00pm
Mystery of the Hope DiamondEmbark on an epic journey of Hope. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. We uncover the science and secrets of history's most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting expert opinions from forensic scientists and history scholars. Learn why the Hope Diamond has inspired superstition, passion and interest since its discovery, and witness the unveiling of Hope in its new limited-edition setting, designed by Harry Winston and chosen by the American public.
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12:00am
9/11: Day That Changed the WorldTen years later, the events of September 11, 2001, still resonate - especially for the people who were in critical leadership positions on that fateful day. Hear intimate accounts from New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the chiefs of the NYPD and FDNY, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Vice President Dick Cheney and many others who found themselves at the center of the action. Unprecedented decisions. Unimaginable tragedy. This is the definitive story, from 6 am to midnight, of a day that changed the world.
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2:00am
Aerial America: CaliforniaThe Pacific Coast Highway of California offers drivers spectacular views while traveling along the edge of American culture. Buckle up for a non-stop flight over the mansion William Randolph Hearst built, the town Clint Eastwood governed and the farmland where Marilyn Monroe once held the title of Miss Artichoke. We soar over beaches and wine country, across Big Sur redwoods, under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the heart and soul of this magnificent state.
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3:00am
Titanoboa: Monster SnakeIn the pantheon of predators, it's one of the greatest discoveries since the T-Rex: a snake 48 feet long, weighing in at 2,500 pounds. Uncovered from a treasure trove of fossils in a Colombian coal mine, this serpent is revealing a lost world of giant creatures. Travel back to the period following the extinction of dinosaurs and encounter this monster predator.
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5:00am
America's YellowstoneWelcome to Yellowstone, America's oldest and largest national park. Lose yourself in the majestic landscapes that serve as a giant natural laboratory, with over three million geysers, fifty species of mammals, and three hundred species of birds.