Season 2
26 episodes · Apr 11, 2009
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S2E1Dogs
Apr 11, 200924mDogs have been among man's best friends since time immemorial. WHAT IS WHAT presents a lot of interesting facts about the pedigree and breeds of the dogs and about their amazing abilities, such as their particularly fine sense of smell.
S2E2In the Zoo
Apr 11, 200924mOn the WAS IST WAS discovery tour through a zoo, we accompany a veterinarian and an animal keeper in their work. This gives us insights that are denied to a "normal" visitor.
S2E3The Sun
Apr 12, 200923mThe sun is the center of our planetary system. WHAT IS WHAT takes a closer look at this huge fireball and accompanies the spectacular SOHO mission.
S2E4Energy
Apr 19, 200924mWhat is energy? Where is it consumed? WHAT IS WHAT finds out where the energy actually comes from, which we use every day as a matter of course.
S2E5Pets
Apr 26, 200924mWhether dogs, cats, rabbits, budgies, hamsters, turtles or tarantulas: WHAT IS WHAT shows what care they need and how best to deal with these pets.
S2E6Stars
May 17, 200924mIn this WHAT IS WHAT movie we get very close to the stars! And we are investigating the question: Are we alone in this universe or is there life out there?
S2E7Climate
May 24, 200924mClimate: an exciting, highly topical topic that concerns everyone. WHAT IS WHAT shows what everyone can do so that we have a "great climate" in the truest sense of the word.
S2E8Ingenious Inventions
May 31, 200924mWHAT IS WHAT presents groundbreaking inventions of human history and explains the principle behind them. The film also shows amazing examples of bionics, in which nature was the "inventor".
S2E9Firefighters
May 31, 200925mWith blue light and Martinshorn, the fire brigade races to their missions. WHAT IS WHAT not only shows the hard and exciting continuous use of the professionals, but also shows how they train for their missions.
S2E10Treasures of the Earth
Dec 5, 200924mGold and diamonds, but also coal and salt... These mineral resources are often hidden deep in the earth and must be brought to light in mining. WHAT IS WHAT gives fascinating insights into a highly exciting topic!
S2E11Police
Dec 19, 200923mDay after day, the police ensure security and order. WHAT IS WHAT accompanies German patrol officers and members of the American Highway Patrol through their action-packed working day
S2E12Discover Wild Nature
Dec 26, 200924mWHAT IS WHAT embarks on an exciting journey of discovery to impressive natural landscapes and explains why it is so important to preserve them.
S2E13Sports
Jan 2, 201023mOn your marks, get set, go! Sport inspires millions of people. WHAT IS WHAT accompanies a budding professional footballer, a young gymnast and a skater during their training.
S2E14Mysterious Phenomena
Jan 9, 201024mMan trusts his five senses and his mind. However, this WHAT IS WHAT film shows how we are surprisingly easily deceived and all too easily put on illusions.
S2E15Money
Jan 10, 201024m"Money rules the world," says a saying. WHAT IS WHAT researches the beginnings of money, explains how currencies and plastic money developed and even takes a look behind the scenes of the central bank.
S2E16Germany
Jan 17, 201024mWHAT IS WHAT goes on a journey of discovery through the country. On the way to the capital Berlin, we learn basics about the geography and nature of the country and learn a lot about the economy, culture and society.
S2E17Gladiators
Jun 17, 201024mThe Roman gladiators fought for life and death in the arena. WHAT IS WHAT accompanies the prisoner of war Darius to the gladiator school, where he is trained as a Thraex. How will his first fight end?
S2E18Bears
Jun 18, 201024mFrom the huge grizzly to the shy panda: bears fascinate us! Hardly anyone has dealt with these animals as intensively as the well-known German animal filmmaker Andreas Kieling. With his son Erik, he undertakes an expedition to Alaska in this WHAT IS WHAT film to watch the grizzlys up close.
S2E19Farms
Jun 19, 201025mWhere does our food actually come from? City children often don't know this exactly. WHAT IS WHAT visits a farm and learns which animals live there and how crops are grown.
S2E20Polar Regions
Jun 20, 201025mThe polar regions are covered by mighty white ice shells. Despite the icy temperatures, they are home to many animals. WHAT IS WHAT presents polar bears, whales, shimmering glaciers and bluish ice caves.
S2E21Deserts
Jun 21, 201024mDeserts are among the most fascinating and beautiful landscapes on earth. In the jeep and on the back of stubborn camels, WHAT IS WHAT goes on an expedition through the Sahara, the largest desert in the world.
S2E22Pyramids
Jun 22, 201025mOn this WHAT IS WHAT expedition to Egypt we learn why the pharaohs had the huge pyriamdes built on the west bank of the Nile almost 5000 years ago. To this day, these monumental tombs, which were already among the 7 wonders of the world in antiquity, give us many mysteries.
S2E23The World of the Vikings
Jun 23, 201025mFor 400 years, the Vikings terrified half of Europe with their raids. But they were also good craftsmen and skillful traders, and above all courageous sailors who reached North America long before Columbus.
S2E24Our Food
Jun 24, 201025mGood to know what nutrients are in food and how vitamins and minerals contribute to health! WHAT IS WHAT explains how to eat properly.
S2E25Treasure Hunt
Jun 25, 201025mGold and silver, precious stones and precious works of art, or lost jewelry - countless treasures are waiting to be discovered. WHAT IS WHAT embarks on a highly adventurous treasure hunt under water and discovers valuable testimonies from the past.
S2E26Oceanography
Jun 26, 201025mFrom the huge blue whale to the small winged snail, from the ray to the coral: countless species are native to the expanses of the seas. WHAT IS WHAT glides into the depths with a diving boat and discovers fantastic animals and landscapes.