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Tomb Hunters

2021

Tomb Hunters

2021
7
It was an archaeological find that became global news. An extraordinary mega-tomb, filled with the largest concentration of coffins ever unearthed in Saqqara, Egypt. This four-part series places you at the site to witness this ground-breaking discovery as it happened and follows Egyptologists as they try to determine why all of these mummies were buried together and what this ancient cemetery can tell us about the Egyptian civilization's way of death 2,500 years ago.
Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America

2016

Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America

2016
10
A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this time over 15,000 men and women have been executed, eventually spurring a heated debate about this ultimate punishment. Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts, this documentary takes an inside look at the origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces of evil who have received the death sentence including Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, and John Wayne Gacy. Also get a glimpse into the prison cells and lives of those who await their fate on Death Row.
Million Dollar Rooms

2010

Million Dollar Rooms

2010
8
The series gives viewers a look inside the most spectacular, one-of-a-kind, seven-figure spaces. It's the best in high-end design and lavish living around the globe, including a home with a full-size train and petting zoo in the backyard, one with a two-story custom closet worth $5 million, and an estate that features a nightclub inside.
Investigation Shark Attack

2025

Investigation Shark Attack

2025
9.3
A team of scientists examine these apex predators from a shark’s point of view, revealing triggers, behaviors, and high-risk zones from Shark HQ.
Jockeys

2009

Jockeys

2009
Jockeys is an American documentary sports reality television series that premiered on February 6, 2009 on Animal Planet. The series chronicles the professional lives of jockeys during the famous thirty-day Oak Tree Meet at Santa Anita Park. First and second season episodes aired on Friday nights. The second season, which premiered on August 21, 2009 added Corey Nakatani and Garrett Gomez to the featured jockeys while Jon Court departed to race in Kentucky. The taglines of the show are: ⁕"Win or Die Trying" for season 1 and ⁕"To Win It All You Have to Risk It All" for season 2. "Stronger" by Kanye West is used as the theme song.
Super Factories

2020

Super Factories

2020
7
In the new series, SUPER FACTORIES, viewers will be taken inside of the world’s smartest, biggest and most cutting-edge factories to get a behind-the-scenes look at the many unique products they manufacture at baffling speeds with astonishing efficiency and precision. From the big and the mighty machines that push boundaries to create things like the McLaren supercar and Tesla batteries, to the useful products that make everyday life go round, such as the inner workings of UPS and the journey of Amazon parcels, SUPER FACTORIES spotlights the factories that make our world what it is today.
Klondike: The Quest for Gold

2003

Klondike: The Quest for Gold

2003
10 Puppies and Us

2017

10 Puppies and Us

2017
Charting the ups and downs of ten puppies and their families through their all important first six months together.
Dinosaur Apocalypse

2022

Dinosaur Apocalypse

2022
8
Sixty-six million years ago, a gigantic asteroid slammed into Earth, wiping out the dinosaurs. There’s strong evidence of the asteroid impact, but no fossils of a dinosaur killed in the event have ever been found. Now, at a dig site in North Dakota, scientists have uncovered a wealth of fossilized creatures that could reveal a more detailed picture of the devastating day the asteroid hit.
Ice Vikings

2021

Ice Vikings

2021
A look at Lake Winnipeg's commercial ice fishing industry, where descendants of Icelandic Vikings bring their catch to shore before the ice gives way.
World's Greatest Cities

2018

World's Greatest Cities

2018
TMZ Investigates

2024

TMZ Investigates

2024
TMZ Investigates dives deep into stories of celebrities, crime and pop culture, with surprising twists unearthed from interviews, videos and a bank of sources.
24x24

2023

24x24

2023
In a refreshingly in-depth, day-in-the life format, 24X24 chronicles the 24 hour life cycle of real women, capturing her habits, her hobbies, her hacks, her personal style, her daily challenges, her little victories, her intimate relationships, and her professional networks, as presented in the show's 24-minute timeline.
Alien Contact

2019

Alien Contact

2019
An international task force led by the United States explore whether extra-terrestrials have made contact with humans. They use CIA analysis software to sift through evidence from around the world that could provide a definitive answer.
Heartland Thunder

2010

Heartland Thunder

2010
Kimchi Chronicles

2011

Kimchi Chronicles

2011
Kimchi Chronicles is an American food program airing on PBS that is part travelogue, part food narrative, and part documentary of self-discovery. Host Marja Vongerichten, a Korean American-Adoptee, explores Korean food and culture, and her unique life story is told throughout the series. In the show, viewers experience Korea through Marja's distinct perspective. Each episode begins in Korea, where Marja, her husband Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and other special guests travel to different areas of Korea and taste their local foods. Then, they return to New York, where they recreate Korean recipes, specifically tailored for a modern American kitchen. Episodes cover different categories of food, providing a comprehensive overview of Korean food. The show features acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, actress Heather Graham, and actor Hugh Jackman and his wife, actress Deborra-Lee Furness who are also upstairs neighbors in New York City of the Vongerichten family. The show was sponsored by the Visit Korea Committ
Mister Tachyon

2018

Mister Tachyon

2018
2.5
Mister Tachyon travels the world to explore ideas that exist on the fringe of science.
Battleground Afghanistan

2013

Battleground Afghanistan

2013
7.7
A documentary series following a U.S. Marine captain and his team as they battle Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
Wild Food

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Wild Food

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Wild Food is a documentary television series hosted by Ray Mears. The series airs on the BBC in United Kingdom, it is also shown on Discovery Channel in the United States, Canada, India, Italy, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and Russia. The show was first broadcast with an episode set in Australia and ended with "Woodland". The theme tune is not unlike the one heard in World of Survival. In Wild Food, Ray presents an informative guide to cookery, travelling across the world to demonstrate traditional cooking skills and cuisine.
Border Interceptors

2018

Border Interceptors

2018
Down-to-earth reality series showcasing the work of all the men and women who protect Ireland's borders every day, at multiple locations around the country.