Engineer Charles Bachman III created the first database management system with infrastructure that is now used to power the internet. Mike Rowe shows how this incredible technology began with hungry Civil War troops and a wartime cookbook.
Season 1
6 episodes
Mike delivers the cure for a hangover with geophysical contracting roots.
Mike traces the connection between the cast-iron plow and modern dating.
Mike connects Eminem's success with an 1815 natural disaster.
Mike reveals how a demand for whale oil led to modern solar technology.
Mike connects a garbage truck to high-res space photography.
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Episode 1
Hungry Soliders Produce TV!
Engineer Charles Bachman III created the first database management system with infrastructure that is now used to power the internet. Mike Rowe shows how this incredible technology began with hungry Civil War troops and a wartime cookbook.
Episode 2
Mousetrap Cures Hangover!
Mike delivers the cure for a hangover with geophysical contracting roots.
Episode 3
Horseshoe Finds Soulmate!
Mike traces the connection between the cast-iron plow and modern dating.
Episode 4
Volcano Redeems Rapper!
Mike connects Eminem's success with an 1815 natural disaster.
Episode 5
Sheep Does Taxes!
Mike reveals how a demand for whale oil led to modern solar technology.
Episode 6
Garbage Man Finds Big Bang!
Mike connects a garbage truck to high-res space photography.
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