Mike Procter and Liz Waid tell about clockmaker John Harrison. He invented a way for ships to know their East-West position at sea.
What do we lose when lighthouse keepers leave? Do you think technology can do a better job guiding boats at night? Do we even need lighthouses anymore? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at how technology is replacing people in lighthouses.
Do you enjoy art? Do you enjoy trying to figure out what the painter is trying to say with his artwork? Colin Lowther and Katy Blake tell about William Blake and his interesting artwork.
How did modern money develop? What are the earliest kinds of money? Christy VanArragon and Katy Blake look at money.
Joshua Leo and Liz Waid visit the history of Chichen Itza. It was a Mayan city, located in southern Mexico. Why did people abandon this city, once full of life?
Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at how people throughout history have worn masks. These small pieces of cloth have been a part of culture for a long time.
Countries and organisations all around the world use flags. These flags communicate their identity. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history of flags and their uses today.
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at a magical creature - the unicorn! Did unicorns really exist?
Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the history and future of paper - one of the most important materials in history.
How could a king disappear for hundreds of years? Katy Blake and Mike Procter share the story of Richard III.