In 2334 BCE the Akkadians conquered and united the Sumerian city state kingdoms to create the world’s first empire. The Akkadian’s ruled over much of Mesopotamia, what is now modern day Iraq, Syria and Turkey, but after only 140 years the Akkadian Empire fractured. Entire regions of Mesopotamia descended into chaos and the Akkadian Empire’s very existence was lost to history. Now archaeologists scour the Middle East searching for information about how they became so powerful and why they collapsed.
As Rick’s Cornish odyssey nears its end, he takes a break in the city of Truro, where he discovers an unusual ghost story and tours the magnificent cathedral with friend Daphne Skinnard. He also meets a family passionate about offal, who prepare him a meal of pickled ox tongue and beef heart tacos, and in the county’s most northerly parish, on a wander to Hawker’s Hut, he tells the story of an eccentric vicar who would retrieve the bodies from nearby shipwrecks and bury them in his church graveyard.
Wilson's long-time trusted wagon is falling apart! Will Wilson roll with his long trusted wagon until the wheels fall off, or can his chuggtastic friends convince him to retire 'wag-a-lagon' before it's too late?
When some untidy Titans (played by Guppies) start messing up Zooli, Nonny and Oona's goat farm, the goat herders must journey to the Titans' cloud realm to ask them to tidy up.
According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. But was Plato's story merely a myth? Or did Atlantis really exist? For centuries, archaeologists have tried to uncover evidence to prove that this legend is true. Will Atlantis finally be re-discovered, perhaps by employing modern technology? Or will this lost civilization remain...UnXplained?
It's time for self-reflection. The competitors look to mirrors for inspiration, creating deeply peronal pieces that express how they see themselves.
In a mystery box challenge, each artist crafts a different household item, including a cookie jar, a candelabrum and one very sophisticated sippy cup.
An angry vacuum, a reclusive imp and other colorful creatures come to life as the contestants create their own original cartoon characters.
Asked to make meaningful pieces about climate change, the artist fill the shop with icebergs, beetles, mushrooms and more.
The five remaining competitors must design an exquisite perfume bottle with a sculpted stopper and render it in two sizes.
"Queer Eye" expert Bobby Berk stops by the shop with the latests challenge: create glass art centerpieces for a dining room table.
Challenged to reflect on hurdles they've overcome in their pasts, the contestants forge powerful pieces that push their skills to the limit.
The artist find inspiration in high fashion as they design intricately crafted accessories, including a braided handbag and a pair of socks.
Ten master artists turn up the heat in glassblowing sculpture challenges for the chance to win $60,000 in prizes and the title of champion.
Season 1's champ returns to issue an intense challenge: concoct a sculpture that captures the heat, energy and emotion of fire.
The show where everything's made up and the points don't matter. Not a talk show, not a sitcom, not a game show, Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a completely unique concept to network television. Four talented actors perform completely unrehearsed skits and games in front of a studio audience. Host Drew Carey sets the scene, with contributions from the audience, but the actors rely completely on their quick wit and improvisational skills. It's genuinely improvised, so anything can happen - and often does.
Still stranded on the island — and still reeling from the apparent loss of Ben — the campers make a last-ditch attempt at rescue by sending out an SOS.
A guilty Darius is determined to protect the island's innocent dinos — even if he has to do it all alone. But with luck, maybe he won't have to...