Cosimo was the first real power patriarch of the Medici; his patronage allowed the Brunelleschi dome to be completed (1436) and supported Donatello, Lippi, Michaelangelo and many others. He ruled Florence from behind the scenes for over 30 years. Watch the whole Medici series online.

In Malawi, one in four children dies before reaching age five. Famine is chronic, and AIDS has left tens of thousands of orphans, often in the care of their struggling grandparents. American doctors are working against the tide of illness. Watch the story here. (Originally aired 7/25/2008.)

Plagued by recent scandal and controversy, and with calls for his resignation happening within his administration (for months), Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced today he will resign following the …

The film “Burning Season” kindles both sides of the climate divide in Indonesia and explores whether capitalism can step in where altruism has so far failed to succeed. (Film back online as of 7/30/08!)

History Detectives determines if a palm-sized, army-green metal box was indeed snatched from the burning wreckage of the Hindenburg in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Watch video. Originally aired July 28, 2008.