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Strangest Things

2021

Strangest Things

2021
6.7
From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms
Nightmare Next Door

2011

Nightmare Next Door

2011
7.2
The tales of mysterious murders that rocked small-town America. Each hour brings you a new murder mystery and a new look into the evil that can lurk in the heart and soul of a tight-knit community. Interviews with investigators, prosecutors, family members and neighbors piece together the twisting tale of a classic whodunit.
National Geographic Specials

1965

National Geographic Specials

1965
7.1
For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan

2013

Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan

2013
6.8
A true nature lover, Dominic with his courageous cameraman Frank, travel across four continents to far-flung countries in search of the largest, weirdest and most intense creatures alive – all in an attempt to ease fears of these often misunderstood animals. Crawling through dark caves, sailing the Amazon River, surfing the Costa Rican coast, and immersing himself in local culture, customs and cuisine makes for an adrenaline pumping, wildly adventurous season. He will also be joined by his buddy Billy Boyd on a quest to New Zealand where they’ll search for the giant wetapunga and return to where it all began for the duo, Hobbiton, home of the Lord of the Rings world for a traditional Hangi feast.
Dark Side of the 90's

2021

Dark Side of the 90's

2021
7.1
A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.
Cheese Slices

2013

Cheese Slices

2013
10
Cheese Slices explores the fascinating story behind some of the world's best loved cheese. This unique series provides an entertaining glimpse of how traditional benchmark cheeses are made and explores the passion and skill of those who make them. Presented by Master of Cheese Will Studd, this series reveals why hand made cheeses have continued to survive and prosper in a world increasingly dominated by predictable industrial brands and provides an entertaining glimpse on why preserving the wonderful diversity of these regional cheeses is so important, as well as looking at the passion and skill of those responsible for creating them.
NOVA scienceNOW

2005

NOVA scienceNOW

2005
8
NOVA scienceNOW is a News magazine version of the long-running and venerable PBS science program Nova. Premiering on January 25, 2005, the series was originally hosted by Robert Krulwich, who described it as an experiment in coverage of "breaking science, science that's right out of the lab, science that sometimes bumps up against politics, art, culture". At the beginning of season two, Neil deGrasse Tyson replaced Krulwich as the show's host. Tyson announced he would leave the show and was replaced by David Pogue beginning season 6.
In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin

2024

In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin

2024
5
Shot in Hamlin's home kitchen, this series puts Hamlin’s passion for cooking and Renee Guilbault's expertise on full display as they share favorite recipes, practical kitchen tips and secrets for a successful dinner party that exudes casual elegance, welcoming new guests into the Hamlin kitchen each week.
Secrets of the Elephants

2023

Secrets of the Elephants

2023
8.4
We travel the globe to meet different families of elephants, each with their own set of remarkable cultural behaviors which they’ve adapted to suit the environment in which they live.
Hell Below

2016

Hell Below

2016
6.6
Hell Below is an event-based series charting the stealth game of sub sea warfare, tracking the dramatic narrative from contact to attack of the greatest submarine patrols of World War II. From the rise of the Wolfpack to the drive for victory in the Pacific, we profile the strategic masterminds and the rapid evolution of technology and tactics, as the threat of undersea warfare brings every sailor's worst nightmare to life. Expert analysis and stock footage are woven with narrative driven re-enactments filmed on authentic Second World War era submarines to place the characters at the heart of the action.
Nightwatch

2015

Nightwatch

2015
8
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
Bizarre ER

2008

Bizarre ER

2008
Series about eye-watering cases which come through the doors of British A&E departments.
Lost Treasures of Egypt

2019

Lost Treasures of Egypt

2019
7.1
An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology - Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Up to Speed

2012

Up to Speed

2012
8
Tour guide, historian and flaneur "Speed" Levitch travels the nation visiting those monuments that rarely make it into travel guides, from the shoe gardens of San Francisco to the luckiest subway grate in New York City.
Destination Truth

2007

Destination Truth

2007
8
Destination Truth is a weekly American paranormal reality television series that premiered on June 6, 2007, on Syfy. Produced by Mandt Bros. Productions and Ping Pong Productions, the program follows paranormal researcher Josh Gates around the world to investigate claims of the supernatural, mainly in the field of cryptozoology.
Chasing Classic Cars

2008

Chasing Classic Cars

2008
8.3
Chasing Classic Cars follows master car restorer Wayne Carini as he embarks on a mission to uncover the world's most rare and exotic cars. Get an insider's look at the elite club of car collectors as Wayne buys, restores, and sells vintage rides.
American Genius

2015

American Genius

2015
6.4
Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors.
The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

2017

The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

2017
6.8
Morgan Freeman travels the globe in search of an answer to one fundamental question for humanity: what are the common forces that bind us together?
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

2024

Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

2024
6.8
Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
Aerial America

2010

Aerial America

2010
7.9
Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it.