Synopsis: The world is complicated, and sometimes we need things explained to us like we're kids. Today's greatest minds will do just that in each episode of The Einstein Challenge (Courtesy History Channel, 2025)
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Season One Episode Guide (History)
1-01 Amazing Feats Of Flight--06/02/2024
Two astronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how a plane takes off to how does a stealth bomber make itself invisible.
1-02 The Daredevil Made Me Do It--06/02/2024
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?"
1-03 Ancient Weapons--06/02/2024
Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha, and Greek fire.
1-04 Mega Disasters--06/02/2024
Experts in environmental studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche among other natural and man-made disasters.
1-05 Killer Space--06/02/2024
Experts tackle the deadlier aspects of space through topics like the perils of colonizing Mars and the risk of removing your helmet in space--don't do it.
1-06 Mother Nature's Wrath--06/02/2024
Two meterologists explain the formation of sinkholes, thundersnow and the supercell tornado, among other extreme weather events.
Show Guide: 'Einstein Challenge'
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- By Rick Ellis