The Einstein Challenge — Season 1
It follows two world-class experts as they compete to best explain seriously complicated concepts to a panel of kids, concepts such as how bad was the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
About this season
It follows two world-class experts as they compete to best explain seriously complicated concepts to a panel of kids, concepts such as how bad was the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Episodes (14)
1. Amazing Feats of Flight
Aired 2 June 2024
Two aeronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how planes take off to how a stealth bomber makes itself invisible.
2. The Daredevil Made Me Do It
Aired 2 June 2024
Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions about parachutes and diving to the ocean's greatest depths.
3. Ancient Weapons
Aired 2 June 2024
Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha and Greek fire.
4. Mega Disasters
Aired 2 June 2024
Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche, among other natural and man-made disasters.
5. When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
Aired 9 June 2024
Paleontologists face-off on the topic of dinosaurs, including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.
6. Titans of Industry
Aired 16 June 2024
7. When in Rome
Aired 16 June 2024
8. The World of WWII
Aired 16 June 2024
9. Food
Aired 16 June 2024
10. Pyramid Schemes
Aired 23 June 2024
11. The World of WWII
Aired 23 June 2024
Expert professors specializing in World War II History explain topics that include the D-Day invasion and cracking the enigma code
12. Food
Aired 23 June 2024
Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food: How to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.
13. Pyramid Schemes
Aired 23 June 2024
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14. Dark Ages
Aired 23 June 2024
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