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The hunt is on when the Pawn Stars are presented with one of the most sought after items in American history, a John Wilkes Booth Wanted Poster. Will this priceless piece give them the slip or is Rick determined to bring it in dead or alive? Then, a guy buzzes the shop with a fighter pilot's G-Suit. Designed to prevent pilots from passing out, will the guys lock their radar onto this item or will a tough negotiation leave them feeling woozy? And later, Rick is flashed a Police badge from 1930s Al Capone controlled Chicago. Will Rick follow the strict letter of the law to make a deal or will the seller need some extra "convincing?"

The Pawn Stars mount up and charge the front lines when a Civil War cavalry jacket advances on the shop. Found among costumes donated to a school theater program, will this rare garment get the leading role or will it get booed off the stage? Then, a man comes in hoping to sell a limited edition book signed by cowboy legend Will Rogers. Known for his quick folksy humor, will these one-liners have Rick laughing all the way to the bank or will they get nothing but crickets? And later, when an employee gets sick, Chumlee is forced to work the dreaded triple shift! Will he find the stamina to rise to the challenge or will he be caught sleeping on the job?

Homer's The Odyssey is the most famous epic ever written. Follow its archetypal hero, Odysseus, as he sets sail on a twenty-year journey to return home from battle to reclaim his wife and kingdom. It's a timeless tale of adventure filled with mythological beasts, vengeful gods, and enchanting seductresses... But could it have actually happened? Astronomical clues and recent geological data now suggest evidence with direct links to the story of Odysseus.

The story of the Viking world's most famous warrior, the legend of Beowulf is the ultimate tale of courage. Pit against thirsty invaders, barbaric monsters, and a fire breathing dragon, Beowulf emerges as Norse mythology's greatest hero. But could this mythological warrior have been real? Unearthed burial mounds and ancient carvings suggest the myth of Beowulf could be more than epic legend.

25,000 B.C. In Europe, arctic glaciers reach as far south as London. Massive predators are on the prowl. Across the continent, two species of primitive man struggle to survive. The Neanderthals are natural hunters, built for brute strength and well-adapted to the cold. However, they lack the understanding of technology and ability to speak in abstract terms that our species has. The Cro-Magnon, Homo sapiens are smarter but more fragile. With exciting new research in anthropology, archaeology and genetics, follow these early humans through a season of survival.

Discover the thrilling real story of life on earth in prehistoric times. Viewers will go back in time to when early humans are just starting to inhabit North America and huge climate fluctuations cause a mini-Ice Age. The saber tooth cat, the giant ground sloth and the woolly mammoth are suddenly becoming extinct. How does man survive? Travel to early archaeological sites in North America and watch as scientists uncover fossilized bones, ancient homes and weapons of stone. State-of-the-art green-screen computer animation re-creates the great mammoth hunts of the time.

A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950's soda fountain. A repeat customer challenges the guys to revive his vintage phone booth. Kelly thinks Rick works too much and challenges him to spend some time away from the shop.

Up against a tough deadline, Rick's team attempts to restore an antique Hershey's dispenser from the 1940's. Can they turn this chocolate treat box around in time, or will all their hard work melt away? And later, Rick's team tries to fix up a 1950's Kelvinator Fridge. Will they repair this fridge to its maximum beer chilling potential, or will this restoration get unplugged and spoil?

Rick and his son Tyler kick off a restoration race after a pair of vintage scooters wheel into the shop. Can Tyler show up his dear ol' dad or will Rick prove father always knows best? And later, the shop makes cents of a 1940s candy vending machine. Can they sweeten up this nickel-and-dime device or will this sugary service leave a bad taste in their mouths?

Rick suits up to restore a basketball arcade game from the 1950 s but problems with its electronics force him to enter into a unique business agreement. At the shop, a simple disagreement between Tyler and Ron escalates into an all-out prank war. Later, Rick and the team are challenged by a client to make an antique barber chair resemble his Shelby Cobra.

It s a wonderful world on this episode of Cajun Pawn Stars when a drummer s pad signed by legendary music artist Louis Armstrong swings by the shop. Jimmie is intrigued by three full, unopened Prohibition-era whiskey bottles that are brought in...and Tammie sets her sights on a WWII Inglis pistol. Can she hit the mark to buy this unique weapon or will her offer completely miss the target?

Come spin up some excitement with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they check out a rare long lost first album by rock and country legend Jerry Lee Lewis. Will the gang put up some serious cash to make some sweet music or will a sour note cause the deal to tumble from the charts? Then, a local Deputy Sheriff tries to sell his Civil War era Colt Dragoon revolver. Hoping the cash will help pay for his daughter's wedding, will the guys have their sights set to foot the bill for the filet mignon or will they choose bologna rolls? And later, Jimmie and Tammie look to befriend in a mischievous pygmy goat for sale. Will this tiny animal fit itself into a great buy or will this pint-sized goat have too much of an adult-sized price?

Put on your game face with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they step up to the plate for a signed Ted Williams baseball bat that an expert must authenticate. Jimmie enters tough negotiations for a mourning armband worn during Abraham Lincoln s funeral. And, Johnnie and Walt report for duty when a 24-karat, gold-plated M16 gun commemorating the capture of Saddam Hussein blasts into the shop.

Join the Cajun Pawn Stars as they unsheathe a pair of Union Civil War swords. Will the guys advance with enough cash to secure these weapons or will tough negotiations force them to sound a retreat? Then, Johnnie and Walt kick the tires of a classic 1931 Ford Model A Cabriolet. Will the fellas drive away with this classic beauty or will the deal completely break down? And later, Jimmie looks to put a leash on an iconic Blue Dog print from one of his favorite artists. Will this piece find a new home at the shop or does price keep them from shaking hands?

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Topics covered include: Wastelands (Most Toxic Town, Most Combustible River, Deadliest Smog); Rock Legends (Largest Monolith, Meteorite ALH84001, Hope Diamond); Sea Stories (America's First Mutiny, Royal Boat of Khufu, the Hunley); and Temples (Salt Lake Temple, World's Oldest Religious Structure, World's Largest Temple). The "most moment" covers the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848.

After Custer, Thermopylae is the most famous last stand in history. In a narrow pass in Northern Greece, seven thousand Greek soldiers await an onslaught of epic proportions. They will soon face the largest fighting force ever assembled--the war machine of the mighty Persian Empire, estimated at over a million men. The Greeks are led by three hundred of the most ferocious warriors of the ancient world--the Spartans. Their leader is the fearless King Leonidas, who after this battle would be catapulted into legend. When it is over, every Spartan in the pass will have sacrificed his life for freedom. Creating a fresh visual style and using new technologies we will dramatically recreate the significant events that lead to Thermopylae and the clash of arms.

The tale of the strongest superhero in Greek mythology and his quest for redemption. To atone for committing a heinous crime, Hercules embarks on a series of impossible challenges known as the 12 Labors. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demi-Gods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person.