May 1945. Even though populations are celebrating Allied victory, the German defeat doesn't promise a better tomorrow. In the five years that separated the end of the Second World War from the start of the Cold War, the world had hoped for a lasting peace, but instead found itself on the brink of apocalypse. Five years of chaos and hope for the people of a shattered Europe, who became pawns in the games of the major powers. May 8th, 1945 : A terrible war finally ended in the smoking ruins of the Reich. The civilian populations celebrated the victory. It was a time for jubilation. But the celebration lasted little more than a few days. The defeat of Nazi Germany did not mean a rosy future lay around the corner. A shattered Europe had to rebuild, heal its wounds, and deal with the fall-out from an interminable and barbarous conflict, whilst sketching the outlines of its future. Throughout Europe a human tide is rising.
Alaska is known for its great beauty and inspirational landscapes. However, it is equally as notorious for its rugged terrain, brutal winters and remote locations. Still, like everywhere, life goes on in Alaska throughout the dead of winter. Everyday tasks often become extraordinary challenges. But, with the help of colossal equipment and machines, residents are able to not only endure, but thrive and enjoy among the sub-zero temperatures, steep mountainous terrain and fragile–sometimes deadly–ice. New Science Channel series Alaska Mega Machines examines the science behind how these machines are engineered for survival in the last frontier.
A Discovery Channel Original exploring what may have happened to a portion of a $20 million Confederate treasure that went missing from a train headed South from Richmond, VA in 1865.
Documentary series spotlighting the North Polars high school football team - who are coached and mentored by members of the Minneapolis Police Department - as the players come of age in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.
An in-depth look at how racial tensions and hate crimes are impacting communities in the United States and Europe, and how community members are confronting the problem and fighting back.
Secret societies, ritual sacrifice, brutal religious edicts, macabre burials - how are ancient civilizations linked together and what does it say about human instinct? A whole new kind of class is in session with the dynamic, engaging Dr Kara Cooney. Join this UCLA Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture as she trades the lecture hall for tombs and temples around the world bringing, an exciting new perspective to the most fascinating riddles in history in OUT OF EGYPT.
Doctors try to pry out objects that have invaded patient's bodies in places they should very clearly not be stuck, along with interviews with patients, who will reveal details behind how did it happen.
Street Art Challenge brings artists from different cities together for unique assignments: to blend their styles and perspectives into a new work of street art.
A relevant, emotional tale of how the US, as a nation, seized moments of crisis to create a better tomorrow. The series draws upon 300+ years of US history, from the Mayflower, the American Civil War to September 11.
How did the world we call home come to be? Combining the latest scientific discoveries and theories with CGI, we journey through eons of fire and ice to detail how Earth evolved into a habitable planet and how humanity's success is putting us and our environment in peril.
Join Ryan Trahan and his wife Haley as they journey through all 50 states in 50 days, taking on epic adventures and the unpredictable Wheel of Doom to raise money for a children's hospital!
Meet the Josephs, one big happy family. Like most families, they juggle the everyday issues of work, child care, making ends meet, and finding time to sit down to dinner together. They are your stereotypical family unit with one major exception -- one husband, many wifes.