1901-

Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning chemist who described the nature of chemical bonds and made other important discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics and immunology.

Biography of Emperor Hirohito challenging portrayals of him as an unworldly scientist or military might, but a peaceful man caught up in a turbulent time.

Relates the events of Margaret Mead's life up to World War II including her early field trips to Samoa, New Guinea, and Bali, and the opposition she overcame as a young female anthropologist working alone among primitive peoples.

Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning chemist who described the nature of chemical bonds, made important discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics, immunology, and evolution, and used his scientific fame to help advance political causes.

Discusses the life and work of scientist and champion of world peace, Linus Pauling.