Examines the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1521 which brought together two cultures that had been developing independently for at least 750 generations.
Introduces the history and culture of ancient Maya, describing its preclassical and classical periods, social classes, religion, agriculture, pyramids, astronomy, art, and writings.
Discusses various topics connected to the production of the atom bomb, including the development of nuclear energy, work on atomic weapons at the Los Alamos and other sites, and the decision to use the first atomic bomb during World War II.