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Season 3

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  1. S3 · E1 · 16 Jul 2021 · 24 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?

  2. S3 · E2 · 23 Jul 2021 · 24 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.

  3. S3 · E3 · 30 Jul 2021 · 22 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.

  4. S3 · E4 · 6 Aug 2021 · 23 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.

  5. S3 · E5 · 13 Aug 2021 · 21 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?

  6. S3 · E6 · 20 Aug 2021 · 23 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?

  7. S3 · E7 · 27 Aug 2021 · 21 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.

  8. S3 · E8 · 3 Sept 2021 · 22 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?

  9. S3 · E9 · 10 Sept 2021 · 23 min

    Hurricanes

    As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.

  10. S3 · E10 · 17 Sept 2021 · 24 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.

  11. S3 · E11 · 24 Sept 2021 · 20 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?

  12. S3 · E12 · 1 Oct 2021 · 25 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?

  13. S3 · E13 · 8 Oct 2021 · 25 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?

  14. S3 · E14 · 15 Oct 2021 · 24 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.

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