Explained - Season 3

Explained - Season 3

Season 3

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Episodes14
DatesJul 16, 2021 - Oct 15, 2021
Previous Season

Episodes

Sugar
Season 3Episode 124 min

Sugar

Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?

Jul 16, 2021
Royalty
Season 3Episode 225 min

Royalty

How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.

Jul 23, 2021
Flags
Season 3Episode 326 min

Flags

A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.


 

Jul 30, 2021
Dogs
Season 3Episode 420 min

Dogs

Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.

Aug 6, 2021
The End of Oil
Season 3Episode 524 min

The End of Oil

Oil led to huge advancements — and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?

Aug 13, 2021
Chess
Season 3Episode 623 min

Chess

For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?

Aug 20, 2021
Your Skin
Season 3Episode 722 min

Your Skin

Don't panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.


 

Aug 27, 2021
Apologies
Season 3Episode 821 min

Apologies

Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?


 

Sep 3, 2021
Hurricanes
Season 3Episode 921 min

Hurricanes

As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive. What can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms?

Sep 10, 2021
Plastic Surgery
Season 3Episode 1021 min

Plastic Surgery

The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.

Sep 17, 2021
Dance Crazes
Season 3Episode 1124 min

Dance Crazes

From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?

Sep 24, 2021
Time
Season 3Episode 1222 min

Time

Time flies... sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?

Oct 1, 2021
Country Music
Season 3Episode 1325 min

Country Music

Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?

Oct 8, 2021
Fairy Tales
Season 3Episode 1425 min

Fairy Tales

Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.

Oct 15, 2021

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