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The United States, with 5% of the world's population, accounts for 25% of the world's prisoners, reflecting a significant issue of mass incarceration.
Thirty hours of footage were collected by Mstyslav Chernov and his team during the first weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Mariupol.
Ukrainian forces aim to advance through 2,000 meters of heavily fortified forest to capture the village of Andriivka from Russian control.
Dr. Helen Caldicott emphasizes the urgent need for nuclear disarmament through a powerful lecture, supported by archival footage of Hiroshima's aftermath.
An 11-year-old boy in Baghdad becomes an apprentice to a garage owner after losing his father in the conflict.
Post World War II Jewish refugees faced significant challenges from liberation to the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948.
The Big Comfy Couch, a beloved Canadian children's show, is explored for its cultural impact and memorable characters in this engaging episode of DefunctTV.
Austria's wine industry faced a crisis in the mid-1980s when a toxic substance was found in its products, jeopardizing its reputation and economy.
Kid cities, miniature towns designed for children's role-play, reflect a unique blend of creativity and corporate sponsorship, raising questions about their purpose and impact.
Bashar, a cab driver in Damascus, shares his experiences of war, loss, and resilience while guiding a visitor through the city's historic landmarks and cuisine.
Under the Umbrella Tree, a beloved Canadian puppet show, is explored through its history and cultural impact in this engaging retrospective.
Jan Hendrik Schön's career at Bell Labs collapses in May 2002 as allegations of graph duplication lead to a dramatic series of events and revelations.
Martha Tabram, a 39-year-old woman, was found stabbed 39 times in a Whitechapel building on August 7, 1888, marking the start of a notorious murder spree.
The Disney Channel's four-note mnemonic has evoked memories for thousands, becoming a significant part of its branding since its introduction over two decades ago.
Disney's ambitious Handwich, envisioned as the sandwich of the future, ultimately failed to capture the public's imagination and became a culinary curiosity.
An early 1900s experiment with submarine technology leads to one of the most absurd events in naval history, highlighting the challenges of innovation.
The Superconducting Super Collider in Texas represents a significant failure in American physics, highlighting the complexities of funding and political decisions in science.
Five thousand people live in the Ida refugee camp, where half are young people and children facing systemic inequalities in the West Bank.
Interstellar messages sent since the 1970s reflect humanity's hope to connect with extraterrestrial civilizations, highlighting their significance and low chances of reception.
A stark warning against the dangers of propaganda and racial divide.
Oobi, a beloved children's show featuring barehanded puppetry, emerged from the collaboration between Nickelodeon and the Children's Television Workshop on Noggin.
The remains of 215 children were found in unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
Celebration City, an abandoned themed amusement park in Branson, Missouri, highlights the rise and fall of ambitious entertainment ventures in the 20th century.
Major Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, shares insights during a 1961 interview at the Soviet Trade and Industrial Exhibition in London.
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, a PBS Kids Go! reality game show, is explored through its history and impact in this engaging episode of DefunctTV.
Jim Henson's legacy is explored through his final television show, negotiations with Disney, and the impact of MuppetVision 3D and the Muppets at Disney World.
Carmen Sandiego's franchise history is explored, focusing on the iconic PBS game show that captivated audiences with its educational adventures.
In the Late Carboniferous Period, predatory amphibians and giant arthropods dominated swamps while ancient seed plants and amniotes adapted to drier climates.
The Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021, showcased a chaotic convergence of ideologies, resulting in violence, injuries, and a profound impact on American democracy.
After five years of searching, the filmmaker discovers that a stylized symbol resembling the letter S is recognized globally but lacks a clear origin.
PBS Kids animated series Dragon Tales is examined through its history and impact on children's programming in this engaging episode of DefunctTV.
Native American cuisine, rooted in 10,000 years of history, remains underrepresented in the U.S. despite its rich cultural significance and flavors.
Kennywood's Old Mill, once a beloved attraction, transformed into Garfield's Nightmare, reveals a quirky chapter in amusement park history.
Forcible transfer has historically targeted Indigenous populations, including Native Americans and Palestinians, threatening their existence and cultural identity.
The 90's PBS puppet show, The Puzzle Place, is examined for its cultural impact and legacy in this episode of DefunctTV.
The Liverbirds, formed in Liverpool in 1962, were one of the first all-girl rock bands, challenging the male-dominated music scene of the time.
EPCOT Center's opening in 1982 marked the culmination of a transformative 16-year period following Walt Disney's death in 1966.
Disney's Living Character Initiative aimed to revolutionize theme parks with interactive robots, but its execution raises questions about the future of entertainment.
A naval strike group led by the USS Nimitz recorded unidentified aerial phenomena off the coast of Mexico in November 2004.
Audio-Animatronics, a groundbreaking innovation from the 1960s, transformed theme park entertainment by creating lifelike robotic figures that mimic human actions.
Element 92, known as Uranium, represents the heaviest element in the known world during Enrico Fermi's time, as scientists sought to create new elements.
John B. Calhoun conducted mouse utopia experiments in the 1960s, observing societal collapse as population density increased in a controlled environment.
A team of scientists at a UK forensic pathology lab attempts to mummify Alan Billis, a taxi driver, to unlock ancient Egyptian preservation techniques.
Maya writing, once considered indecipherable, was finally cracked, unlocking centuries of recorded history and revealing the complexities of this ancient civilization.
Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts provide insights into the unusual origins of Earth's moon, revealing a cosmic history that challenges conventional theories.
The Bogdanoff brothers, once infamous for dubious Ph.Ds, gained notoriety for their bizarre antics involving a sock puppet army that perplexed physicists.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, a Disney animated series, is explored through its history and impact on pop culture in this engaging episode.
Eighteen minutes of footage captures the Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed in real time during the battle.
