A five-part series that features the latest research exploring how early humans evolved. See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to survive and thrive around the globe. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how early humans became dominant.
An intimate portrait of the ingenuity and resilience of three different animal families as they face the seasonal extremes and fierce predators of the Brazilian wilderness.
Robbie’s life may not have panned out the way he thought, but this small-town ice cream store manager, church league basketball coach and unexpected father isn’t ready to give up on his dreams just yet.
A competition series that pushes every aspect of human intelligence and mental agility. Hosted by Rob Lowe, this gameshow is the first-ever obstacle course...for the mind.
National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists, actors, athletes, scientists and artists to launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient Greeks' journey - not just to better understand their past, but to discover how their legacy illuminates our present, and will shape our future. The story of the Greeks is the story of us.
New York Goes to Hollywood is a reality VH1 series that consists of eight, 30-minute-episodes. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008. This spin-off of the I Love New York series, features Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find an acting job in Hollywood, California. In order to be an "established actress," Tiffany Pollard has to put her life aside to achieve her Hollywood goal by leaving her mother, Michelle Patterson, and George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber. The show is available on iTunes & the first episode was made available free for a limited time. A follow-up/spin-off season, entitled New York Goes to Work, premiered May 4, 2009.
It mainly revolved around a little-known crosstalk troupe on Beiwei Road - Wanchun Association. Aimed at reflecting all beings through the little people in the small place, the "actors" in the process of honing their skills constantly changed the understanding of crosstalk, the mentality of fame and fortune, and the understanding of the relationship between actors and audiences. The show also hoped to show the audience the story of the crosstalk performers on stage and behind the scenes. On the stage, the performers laughed and cursed each other to achieve success. Off the stage, they were humble, friendly and tolerant of each other. "There is no honor on the stage, but there are rules under the stage", which displayed the unique reversal charm of crosstalk with a panoramic mode in three-dimensional way.
The stark transformation of 1990s Sweden from peaceful to perilous as it follows the ascent of Radovan "Jakov" Jakovic from rags to criminal riches and Gunn Philak, the lone cop who sees the looming mafia menace in cigarette smuggling's shadow.
Reality show following Little Women: LA star Terra Jole which begins as she prepares to welcome her baby into the world and continues following the adventures of the family.
An in-depth look at A&M Records, a record label that helped foster the careers of some of the most well-known artists in the music industry. Started by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss out of a garage in 1962, they built A&M Records into one of the most successful independent record labels in history.
Hunter of cursed books and forbidden grimoires, Andrew Bennett comes to town following a series of violent murders the police can't solve. With his mysterious magical doorway and the help of the local inspector Hobbs, Bennett chases down the hidden mastermind behind the murders. It's soon discovered that dark magic rituals leads to a much more sinister and world-ending plan. Can the doorkeeper solve the mystery before it's too late?
Host Mike Davidson is on a globetrotting mission to get an up-close look at some of the most incredible machines on Earth and to meet the hard-hat heroes that keep them running. This six-part series will take us from the forests of the Pacific Northwest for a heli-logging expedition, to the jungles of the Panama Canal for some big track repairs, to the Alps of Switzerland aboard one of Europe's busiest haulers, and detail how each team overcomes violent storms, mechanical failures, arctic conditions, and more to keep their machines operating.
A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.
An act of desperation turns into a race for survival. Stacey kills a patient to make room for her dying father. Now, she has to pay for the consequences of her crime.
Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was a bodybuilder, Roman ruler Caligula loved to gamble and drug kingpin Pablo Escobar burned millions in cash to keep warm? The series 10 Things You Don't Know About reveals intriguing and provocative details about some of history’s most fascinating individuals and groups. Tune in to explore the lives of historical figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to the members of the Rat Pack, discovering what your textbooks never told you.