The Einstein Challenge - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Amazing Feats of Flight
Two aeronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how a plane takes off to how does a stealth bomber make itself invisible.
The Daredevil Made Me Do It
Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions like "How does a parachute work?" and "Why is diving to the ocean's greatest depths dangerous for humans?"
Ancient Weapons
Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of the weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha, and Greek fire.
Mega Disasters
Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche among other natural and man-made disasters.
Killer Space
Experts tackle the deadlier aspects of space through topics like the perils of colonizing Mars and the risk of removing your helmet in space (short answer–don't do it).
Mother Nature's Wrath
Two meteorologists explain the formation of sinkholes, thundersnow and the supercell tornado, among other extreme weather events.
Mechanical Engineers
Two engineers answer the big questions: Why skyscrapers don't fall down in an earthquake, and why doesn't a roller coaster fly off its tracks?
When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth
Paleontologists face-off on everyone's favorite topic–dinosaurs! Including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.
Titans of Industry
Two historians go head-to-head explaining revolutionary inventions ranging from dynamite to the telephone.
When in Rome
Authorities in Roman History try to explain all things ancient Rome to our panel, including how Roman bathrooms work, and how lions and gladiators faced off in mortal combat in the Colosseum.
The World of WWII
Expert professors specializing in World War II History explain topics that include the D-Day invasion and cracking the enigma code.
Food
Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food: How to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.
Pyramid Schemes
Secrets of Ancient Egypt revealed! Two Egyptologists explain hieroglyphics, how to construct pyramids, and how to make a mummy among other all-Egypt topics.
Dark Ages
Two historians explain to the panel the perils and triumphs of the Dark Ages, from the Black Death through the invention of Guttenberg's printing press.
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