Evolution and the future of the human race are among topics in Carl Sagan's and Ann Druyan's book, "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are." Included is an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Carl Sagan also reads an excerpt from the book at the end.

Discussing the book, "Wanted: The Search for Nazis in America," and interviewing its author Howard Blum.

Nuclear physicist, Dr. Leo Seren, discusses atomic fission and nuclear experiments.

William L. Shirer discusses his book "The Collapse of the Third Republic". Shirer talks about the fall of the third republic of France. Shirer also discusses World War II Europe.

Simon Wiesenthal discusses his advocacy work after surviving the Holocaust and the publication of The Sunflower in 1969.

Several aspects of Spivak's career are discussed in detail, including his exposure of chain gangs, a Depression-era Communist forgery, investigating the anti-Nazi underground in Germany and how to exploit the insecurities of vigilantes.

Thomas Keneally discusses the book "Schindler's List," detailing the actions of Oskar Schindler saving Jews during WWII.

Joshua Rubenstein discusses his book "Tangled Loyalties: The Life and Times of Ilya Ehrenburg" and the importance of Ehrenburg during the Stalin regime.