These are some of the toughest prisons in the world. Prisons so tough, even gang bosses and killers learn the meaning of fear. Across four continents, six different prisons, the series takes us beyond the gates, walls, barred windows and cells into an unknown world, a world we know exists, but a world nobody wants to think about.
True crime fan Yinka Bokinni dives deep into the dark web's murder-for-hire sites. Can you really order someone's death online? And can she save a man with a contract on his head?
A journey that follows the Ganges from its source deep within the Himalayas through to the fertile Bengal delta, exploring the natural and spiritual worlds of this sacred river.
Disney Family Album is a half hour documentary series on the Disney Channel that aired during the 1980s. It was narrated by Buddy Ebsen. The series looked at the artists and performers that help create Disney's movies and parks.
A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
The greatest gift of mankind over beasts is his ability to craft and use tools. From the simple stone axe to modern warfare technology the relationship between man and survival has been an ongoing battle from the beginning of time. Blast through authentic archived photos, comprehensive video footage and in-depth re-enactments as you discover the achievements and tribulations that played major roles in the shots heard round the world. From the conquering of game, power and land this 7-Part Documentary shoots through 400 years of the events and developments that shaped...The Evolution of Firearms
From Southern Texas to the Middle East, professional skateboarder Rick McCrank explores the weird, wonderful and obscure groups outside the mainstream in the world of skating.
Briell, the 65th wife of prophet Warren Jeffs, details her time living – and surviving – in the FLDS Church. Briell's story exposes the darkest secrets of the polygamist cult.
Noah's Ark, the Grail, and the Ark of the Covenant gave rise to real quests. Adventurers and historians set out in search of them. True treasures or simple chimeras, these objects have made the fortune of European and American novelists and filmmakers. Other relics such as the Shroud of Turin, the Robe of Trier, or the Spear of Longinius continue to arouse controversy. Are their powers or the miracles attributed to these holy objects real? What is the verdict of science? What role have these objects, venerated by millions of faithful, played in history? Investigator Christian Page tries to answer these questions and embarks on a mystical quest...
What effect does screen use really have on your sleep quality? What do young people think of themselves when they look in the mirror? Is exercising with earbuds bad for your hearing? Starting Wednesday, September 3rd, Kobe Ilsen and Danira Boukhriss Terkessidis will examine their and our health in the brand-new program "Over mijn lijf" (About My Body). In six episodes, they explore the impact of topics like temperature, sleep, noise, fitness, body image, and energy on the body. Because health is a topic that affects us all and that many Flemish people deal with every day, but it also has a lot of confusion and myths surrounding it.
Turning Point is an inspiring series of stories about everyday, ordinary people who are achieving truly extraordinary things with their lives. Each episode explores the significant, personal and often very moving "turning points" that transformed them into remarkable social entrepreneurs who are having an astonishing impact on other people's lives.