Curiosity
Series Overview
Curiosity is an American documentary television series that premiered on August 7, 2011, on the Discovery Channel. Each episode focuses on one question in science, technology, and society and features a different celebrity host. Stephen Hawking hosted the premiere episode titled "Did God Create the Universe?", which aired simultaneously on seven Discovery Communications networks: Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Fit and Health, Animal Planet, Science, Investigation Discovery, and Planet Green. Season one consists of 16 episodes.
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2 Seasons • 31 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
2011 – 2013
Premiered: Sun, Aug 7, 2011
Richard DaleLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 14: “Nefertiti - Mummy Queen Mystery”
She’s the most celebrated first lady of the ancient world, an icon of power, beauty and mystery for 3000 years. But what became of her? Queen Nefertiti rose to great power in ancient Egypt and at the height of her power her face was everywhere. She may have ruled the most powerful empire on earth and may have been King Tut’s mother but all that is known fully is that at her height of her power she seemed to disappear completely. Now Curiosity is on a search for Ancient Egypt’s most mysterious woman and wants to finally answer the questions of her disappearance from history. Follow the team of experts led by Dr Zahi Hawas as they aim to find the mummy of Queen Nefertiti and solve the secrets of her life.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Booth, Richard Dale
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Curiosity about?
Curiosity is an American documentary television series that premiered on August 7, 2011, on the Discovery Channel. Each episode focuses on one question in science, technology, and society and features a different celebrity host. Stephen Hawking hosted the premiere episode titled "Did God Create the Universe?", which aired simultaneously on seven Discovery Communications networks: Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Fit and Health, Animal Planet, Science, Investigation Discovery, and Planet Green. Season one consists of 16 episodes.
How many seasons does Curiosity have?
Curiosity comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Curiosity?
Key cast members in Curiosity include Josh Charles, Morgan Freeman.
Who created or directed Curiosity?
Curiosity was developed and directed by Graham Booth, Richard Dale.