Taking a look at how our ancestors interpreted the appearance of certain astronomical events.

Examining the different shapes in the Universe and how physical forces shaped the Universe.

Hell fires, endless winters, or a planet wracked by earthquakes are a few versions of Armageddon visualized by the Vikings, Aztecs, and the rest of our ancient ancestors. But which does modern science think will be closest to the truth? Celestial phenomena--the aging of our sun, the expansion of our universe, and other potentially cataclysmic events--could trigger the kind of Armageddon the ancients feared. Which ancient prophecy do scientists believe actually foretells our doom? And how close are we to the end of the world?

New technologies have suddenly uncovered thousands of distant planets.

Many feel that the celestial movements gives us the blueprint for life, and governs our future.

The last great mysteries of the ancient world's greatest empire are uncovered.