Chernobyl 11s
- The Chernobyl disaster, which occurred 30 years ago, continues to pose a threat due to the presence of radioactive material that could cause widespread contamination. 26s
- A massive arch, funded by over 40 countries, is being constructed to permanently seal the damaged reactor. 1m36s
- The exclusion zone surrounding Chernobyl remains largely uninhabitable, with abandoned towns like Pripyat serving as a stark reminder of the disaster's impact. 5m4s
Gold Rush 13m15s
- The Yukon Territory in Canada has experienced a resurgence of gold seekers due to recent discoveries. 13m32s
- Sean Ryan, a former trapper and mushroom picker, has become a successful prospector, attributing his success to his understanding of the land gained through mushroom hunting. 20m1s
- The Canadian government's decision to open the Peel Watershed, a pristine wilderness area, to mining has sparked controversy, with environmentalists and indigenous communities expressing concerns about potential environmental damage. 23m39s
Space Archaeology 26m47s
- Archaeologists discovered a limestone block, believed to be part of the tomb they were excavating, which they consider a significant find. 29m1s
- Archaeologists are using satellite imagery to identify potential archaeological sites by looking for shapes and variations in vegetation that suggest human activity. 32m29s
- Looting of archaeological sites increased after the Arab Spring in 2011, prompting the excavation of a specific tomb to preserve and protect the remaining artifacts. 36m21s
Saving History 39m39s
- The Coliseum, the largest surviving wonder of the ancient world, was built by slaves in 10 years and could seat approximately 50,000 people. 40m49s
- The basement of the Coliseum was a labyrinth of corridors, dungeons, and cages, and wooden elevators raised by ropes and pulleys led to trap doors in the stage. 43m30s
- Diego Della Valle, CEO of Tod’s, is funding a much-needed restoration of the Coliseum, a project that is expected to take three years. 46m17s
