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Cracking the Maya Code
The story behind the centuries-long decipherment of ancient Maya hieroglyphs
Tuesday, March 23 at 8 pm (Check local listings)

Rat Attack
Why do huge swarms of rats overrun a bamboo forest in India once every half-century?
Tuesday, March 30 at 8 pm (Check local listings)

Hunting the Edge of Space
Part 1: The Mystery of the Milky Way
Tuesday, April 6 at 8 pm (Check local listings)

Hunting the Edge of Space
Part 2: The Ever-Expanding Universe
Tuesday, April 13 at 8 pm (Check local listings)

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Cracking the Maya Code

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