http://www.history.com/schedule History Channel Daily Schedule for Wed, May 23rd en Copyright 2012, History.com Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2012-05-23T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2012, History.com http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/episodes/season-2#episode-7 The Pawn Stars lock and load when a percussion pistol from the 1830s pops into the shop. A rare weapon known as a "man stopper," will the guys take a shot at buying this pocket pistol, or will a tough negotiation stop them dead in their tracks? Then, Corey faces a monstrous challenge when a signed copy of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" creeps through the doors. Will Corey be entranced with this rare book, or will a scary asking price put a stake through the heart of the deal? And later, a guy charges in with an Orange Bowl championship ring. From Penn State's undefeated 1973 season, can Rick make a winning play for this MVP item, or will he fumble the deal and end up on the bench? 235148 http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/episodes/current-season#episode-23 Get strung along with the Pawn Stars as a 1961 Les Paul SG guitar jams into the shop. Owned by a member of Les Paul's family, will the guys be able to fine-tune their offer, or will the deal de-tune? Then, Rick and the Old Man are presented with a copy of National Geographic from 1969 covering the momentous Apollo 11 moon landing. Will this special issue drag in some moon rock sized profits or will they abort their mission? And later, when Rick brings in a new hire to work the night shift, Chumlee volunteers to help train them into a pawn superstar. 234842 http://www.history.com/shows/swamp-people/episodes/swamp-people-season-3-episodes#episode-2 Flooding in the Mississippi Delta has raised water levels almost two feet and now the once unreachable corners of the bayou are accessible. Troy is using the high water to his advantage, riding it straight into an area that the Landry family has lived and hunted for generations, and he wants to share the trip with his son Chase. R.J. and Jay Paul will travel the flooded channels into a Houma territory that's considered sacred in their culture--once used as a burial site. Joe and Tommy are preparing to take a big gamble. The high waters have made a remote canal accessible...and despite its eerie reputation, they're going in. Back across the swamp, cousins Austyn and Blake have their own plan to make the most of the conditions. The duo head toward an area known as Dead End Bayou. In low water, the territory is blocked and unreachable. But today, high water has flooded the bank, and the rookies can cruise right in. 234939 http://www.history.com/shows/united-stats-of-america/episodes/season-1#episode-2 The series kicks off with a look at the changing size and shape of the Average American. When our country was born, America was the tallest country in the world, and we held onto that title until the 1950s. Today, we've plummeted to number nine in the world rankings. But we are, however, distinguishing ourselves in a different way: in the past 100 years, America's average waistline grew from a size 26 to a size 34...and we are now among the fattest people in the world. When and why did we stop getting taller and start getting wider. 235002 http://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens/episodes/current-season#episode-9 Is it possible that sightings of alien beings or UFOs may actually be evidence of time travelers from the future? And might ancient astronauts actually be time travelers from our future? Scientists explore the theoretical possibility of time travel. How can it be achieved? And what might people from 10,000 years in the future look like? 235316 http://www.history.com/shows/ Informational programming. 235454 http://www.history.com/shows/ Informational programming. 235562 http://www.history.com/shows/ Informational programming. 235563 http://www.history.com/shows/ Informational programming. 235564 http://www.history.com/shows/ Informational programming. 235570 http://www.history.com/shows/ Informational programming. 235571 http://www.history.com/shows/ In an historic survey of man's adaptation to killer environmental conditions, we travel to the desert, the Arctic, the sea, jungle, and space, charting the body's physiological responses to extreme circumstances such as frostbite, heatstroke, and hypothermia. We talk with military survival experts and learn about the latest cutting-edge survival gear, as well as the equipment aboard the space station, and look to the future, when nano-technology will create a new type of technology. 235206 http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/episodes/episode-guide#episode-23 Rick shifts into high gear when a 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul. Can he comfortably cruise on this road hog refurbishment, or will this retro joy ride skid out of control? And later, a 1940s U.S. mailbox arrives at the shop. Can the crew swiftly sort through a postal patch up, or will this bulky box be a correspondence catastrophe? 235734 http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/episodes/episode-guide#episode-6 After Rick agrees to restore a vintage Italian bumper car from a local antique shop, the shop braces for immediate impact. Can they effectively electrify this dented delight or will this entertaining endeavor give them whiplash? And later, the shop pedals away on a 1970s kiddie tractor. Can they sow the seeds of success with this rusty ride, or will this plowing plaything buy the farm? 235315 http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/episodes/episode-guide#episode-38 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? 235717 http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/episodes/episode-guide#episode-30 Rick and his team are given a crucial mission, completely restore a NASA helmet from the 1960s' Gemini missions. Will this project launch them out of this world, or will a fire cause them to call Houston with a problem? Then, after an old picker drops off a rusty gas cart for a fix-up, they try to give it a fill-up. Do they have enough fuel to finish the job or will an empty tank leave them stranded? 235721 http://www.history.com/shows/ Twenty-five hundred years before the reign of Julius Caesar, the ancient Egyptians were deftly harnessing the power of engineering on an unprecedented scale. Egyptian temples, fortresses, pyramids and palaces forever redefined the limits of architectural possibility. They also served as a warning to all of Egypt's enemies-that the world's most advanced civilization could accomplish anything. This two-hour special uses cinematic recreations and cutting-edge CGI to profile the greatest engineering achievements of ancient Egypt, and the pharaohs and architects who were behind them. Includes Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Senusret's Nubian Superfortresses, Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Dier el-Bahari, Akhenaten's city at Amarna, and the temples of Ramesses the Great at Abu Simbel. 235403 http://www.history.com/shows/ 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. 235609 http://www.history.com/shows/ There are six places on Earth believed to be actual entrances into Hell. They include a volcano in Iceland, a cave in the jungles of Central America, and a lake of fire in Africa. According to ancient myth and Christian legend, each is a passage to a terrifying underworld for the damned. Even today, some believe they are still portals. Eerily, they share striking similarities. We'll visit these six locations, and along the way, reveal how the concept of Hell emerged in history and why it still evokes fear today. 235405 http://www.history.com/shows/ In 1898, a Minnesota farmer clearing trees from his field uproots a large stone covered with mysterious runes. Now known as the Kensington Rune Stone, it details a journey of land acquisition and murder--in the year 1362. Thought by some to be a hoax, new evidence suggests it could be real, and a clue that the Knights Templar discovered America 100 years before Columbus, perhaps bringing with them history's greatest treasure...The Holy Grail. See how symbols on the Rune Stone match Templar ruins all over Europe. History tells us the Templar were massacred on Friday the 13th, but that a Templar fleet allegedly containing treasure was last seen off Scotland in the late 1300s. Stones with similar markings as the Rune stone have been found on islands across the Atlantic Ocean, as well as in Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Is it possible the Templar were leaving clues to an incredible journey to the New World? 235422 http://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels/episodes/episode-guide#episode-89 It's all around us--so much a part of our lives that we forget it's there. But try to survive a single day without packaging. This episode reveals the astounding technology and ingenuity required to create our packaged world. At a Michigan company that designs water bottles, we'll show you how engineers find their inspiration from a bell pepper. In New Jersey, the makers of bubble Wrap clue you in on their manufacturing secrets. In Texas, workers conquer the challenge of packaging the world's largest crane. And you'll also see how America's military goods and supplies are packaged and shipped by the United States Transportation Command. Other stories include a new easy to open package that's the cure for "wrap rage"--and how NASA engineers packed a fragile humanoid robot for a trip into orbit. 235218 http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/episodes/season-2#episode-21 The Pawn Stars hit the road to check out the forefather of modern machine guns, a Gatling Gun. Introduced during the Civil War, will Rick use all his firepower to secure a deal or will he be outgunned? Then, Corey and the Old Man try to hail down a piece of automotive history, a 1915 Ford Model T taxi. Completely restored from top to bottom, will the guys run up the meter on this negotiation or will they find they're being taken for a ride? And later, Rick gets his hands on the gun that helped win the Civil War, an 1863 Sharps rifle. Decisive in the Union's victory at Gettysburg, will Rick rally up the troops and charge or will a counterattack force him to retreat? 235113 http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/episodes/season-2#episode-22 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? 235109 http://www.history.com/shows/cajun-pawn-stars/episodes/season-1#episode-6 Breeze out into the bayou with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they look to buy a classic Louisiana airboat. Will their test drive through the swamp greatly propel negotiations or will a faulty engine have them paddling back? Then, the shop checks out two Civil War diaries uncovered from a field lap desk compartment. Mentioning Union General William Sherman, will these journals spark serious interest in old secrets or will these accounts remain hidden for years to come? And later, Jimmie gets a hankering to own a vehicle of pure 70's muscle--a 1972 Chevelle. Offered in a very creative trade, will Jimmie put the pedal to the metal to make the deal or will the seller's tactics veer everything off course? 235391 http://www.history.com/shows/cajun-pawn-stars/episodes/season-1#episode-7 Go treasure hunting with the Cajun Pawn Stars as the guys hope they've discovered a 1700's pristine flintlock gun brought to Louisiana by pirates. Can they prove this rifled booty is worth a King's ransom or is it just fools gold? Then, Jimmie travels through country music history as he checks out an old Greyhound bus that may have belonged to country music legend Barbara Mandrell. Will Jimmie pay the right fare for this super-sized ride or will he leave it in the dust? And later, regular customer Joker steers into the shop to sell his motorized wheelchair. Can Johnnie and Fred fire off on all cylinders with an idea to create the coolest ride in town or will Joker be rolling out empty handed? 235393 http://www.history.com/shows/cajun-pawn-stars/episodes/season-1#episode-3 Get ready to rev your engines when a classic "Dukes of Hazzard" General Lee Charger screeches by the shop. Will the DeRamus brothers jump into hot pursuit for this iconic muscle car or will negotiations leave them in the dust? Then, the guys look to polish themselves up a deal on a giant 1920s shoeshine stand. In need of serious repair, will Jimmie use some good old fashion elbow grease to buff out a shine or is this one destined to walk out the door? And later, Jimmie and Johnnie dissect whether a surgeon's field medical kit was used during the Civil War. Will their prognosis be to fork over stacks of cash or will they seek out a second opinion? 235390 http://www.history.com/shows/cajun-pawn-stars/episodes/season-1#episode-8 Soar up through the skies with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they have the opportunity to buy a rare World War II biplane. Will Jimmie reach new heights to land this deal or will negotiations fall short on the runway? Then, a unique piece of presidential history finds it's way into the shop--a strand of Abraham Lincoln's hair. Will Jimmie make a proclamation of scoring big on this tiny lock or will he be left taking a haircut. And later, a familiar customer hopes to sell his super speedy Mako fishing boat. Will Johnnie and Tammie take a chance to zoom through Louisiana's bayou or will lines get crossed and they get stuck with a sinking ship? 235396 http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/episodes/current-season#episode-4 Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to this sticky situation or will this cold cart be forever frozen in time? And later, a client brings in a 1920s Atwater Kent art-deco radio. Can the shop fine-tune this airwave apparatus, or will it be nothing but dead air for this rundown receiver? 235301 http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/episodes/current-season#episode-2 Rick and his guys get keyed up to restore a colossal 1920s cannonball safe. Can they lock up this protected project or will this massive mission be too heavy to handle? And later, the shop freshens up some vintage farm tools. Can the guys carefully crack these compact contraptions or will one rotten egg spoil this scramble? 235305 http://www.history.com/shows/ Rick and John visit a NASA buff with a collection that includes a flight suit autographed by Jim Lovell of Apollo 13 fame, and a Moon globe signed by many of the astronauts who walked on the surface. But these important historic artifacts come with out-of-this-world price tags, so it's up to Rick and his crew to devise a strategy that will launch the bidding into orbit. Then, a macabre firearm built to commemorate the assassination of two U.S. Presidents walks into the auction house. Can Rick find a market for such a grim memento, or will he be sorry he pulled the trigger on this one? 234877 http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers/episodes/season-1#episode-2 Danielle has a sketchy lead. She's found an incredible collection but the bad news is it's owned by a reluctant seller. However, once inside the man's jam-packed barn, Mike finds two very rare bikes. One is a turn-of-the-century wood rim bicycle and the other, an even rarer 1880s high-wheeler. Can he keep a poker face and strike a deal? Also, Mike and Frank return to pick from Leland, the WWII vet in the Big Bear episode where they bought a sword and saddle. Leland and his daughter invited them back. Mike and Frank bring him a special gift they picked up earlier...and find more treasures at his place. 235664