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The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom
2007
star 8Individual freedom is the dream of our age. It's what our leaders promise to give us, it defines how we think of ourselves and, repeatedly, we have gone to war to impose freedom around the world. But if you step back and look at what freedom actually means for us today, it's a strange and limited kind of freedom.Britain's Favourite Railway Stations with Si King
2026
Si King, Siddy Holloway and Damion Burrows explore the extraordinary spaces that take us beyond catching a train to the hidden worlds where heritage, technology and community converge.The Fabulous History of Money
2025
star 7.5Invented 2700 years ago, closely linked to the destiny of empires and wars, money has changed the course of civilizations. From ancient Greece to contemporary America via ancient China and the French Revolution up to today's dematerialization of money initiated by Bitcoin, this documentary series deciphers the place it has played for millennia.Die Besten im Westen
2005
Die Besten im Westen
2005
A House Through Time
2018
A House Through Time
2018
star 5.2David Olusoga tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. Searching through city archives, scouring records, and tracking down their living descendants, presenter David Olusoga tells the untold stories of the people who once lived in the house and gains a unique insight into the making of modern Britain.Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible
2009
star 6.9Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible is an American documentary television series on Science which first aired in the United States on December 1, 2009. The series is hosted by theoretical physicist Michio Kaku and is based on his book Physics of the Impossible. In each episode, Dr. Kaku addresses a technological concept from science fiction and designs his own theoretical version of the technology using currently-known science. He also visits scientists developing technology related to the episode's concept.Everest: Beyond the Limit
2006
star 7.2Everest: Beyond the Limit is a Discovery Channel reality television series about yearly attempts to summit Mount Everest organized and led by New Zealander Russell Brice.The Desert Sea
2016
The Desert Sea
2016
star 9The Desert Sea is an Ultra High Definition 2 part series that centers on North America's diverse Sonoran Desert. The first hour explores why the Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Gulf of California and the great Pacific Ocean - a coastal desert next to an extraordinary rich marine environment of sea lions, dolphins and even blue whales. The second hour focuses on the abundant and diverse creatures that have adapted to desert life in this unique environment: from big cats, giant hares and killer insects, to extraordinary reptiles and even a bird that can run at high speeds.The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince
2024
The extraordinary story of Mohammed bin Salman's rise and rule, featuring testimony from friends, advisers, western spies and diplomats.That's Incredible!
1980
That's Incredible!
1980
star 5.4A look at the more unusual sides of nature, medicine and human endeavor. It's all about things that just can't happen...and the people they happen to.The Cars That Made America
2017
star 6.6The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.Sunday Art Museum
2019
Sunday Art Museum
2019
This show features an art specialist and also introduces artists, art works and cultural centers and heritages around the world via video footages.Futari no Ultraman
2022
Futari no Ultraman
2022
A docudrama about Tetsuo Kinjo and Shozo Uehara, two writers who worked on the original Ultraman series. It also features interviews with other production staff.The Most Dangerous Animal of All
2020
star 6.5Soon after his birth-mother contacted him for the first time, Gary L. Stewart decided to search for his biological father. His disturbing identity would force Stewart to reconsider everything he thought he knew about himself.The Story Behind the Story With Mike Rowe
2022
Based on his podcast 'The Way I Heard It', Mike Rowe tells true tales and unique back-stories about people, places and events with a unique twist. From code breakers to Hollywood bombshells, and unlikely inventors to naked bank robbers.Spacetime
2016
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
2016
star 10Prepare to have your breath taken away by some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery, and be moved by the real-life stories of the people Ernie meets in his quest to discover more about the country’s popular tourist destinations.Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
1998
star 8.1Louis Theroux which delves into the weirder fringes of American society.HK2NY: Hong Kong to New York - Backpacking Documentary Series
2014
star 10Ever wanted to quit your job and go travelling round the world? Well James and Karl did and filmed it all. The backpacking documentary follows James and Karl as they travel through 20 countries in 4 continents over 9 months, covering a distance of over 42,000 miles. Rome: Power & Glory
1998
Rome: Power & Glory
1998
star 9Travel back in time to one of the most glorious empires in history. For over 1,000 years, Rome was the center of the known world, bringing to her subjects a common language, shared culture and wealth beyond imagination. But war, barbarian attacks and moral decay eventually took their toll, and the empire slowly began to crumble. Experience ancient history come to life, from Rome's primitive beginnings to the height of its glory – and its eventual downfall. Filmed in 10 countries, this documentary combines location footage of ancient monuments, detailed reenactments, period art and writings, and fascinating insights from scholars and public figures. Witness the ancient world come to life – and see history in all its drama.
