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Colosseum

2022

Colosseum

2022
6.1
This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.
Survival in the Skies

2017

Survival in the Skies

2017
Exhumed

2021

Exhumed

2021
8
Examining murder cases in which unearthing a victim's body leads to new breakthroughs and unexpected plot-twists.
Alexander The Great

2014

Alexander The Great

2014
2
Legendary military leader and conqueror of the ancient world, Alexander the Great is brought to life in this stunning documentary.
Murder Calls

2017

Murder Calls

2017
8.4
Base line reenactments of people being murdered while being on the phone with 911 services.
Methanol

2018

Methanol

2018
6.5
One shot – you get blind. Two shots – you die. It waits for you in tobacconist, in gift bag from your friend, at wedding… Do you know, what are you drinking? Case that connected police, courts, journalists and politicians. Real story, that can repeat anytime again. In the end of summer 2012, Czech republic was shocked by incidents, that public, detectives or attorneys don't remember. Alcohol made of mix of ethanol and deadly toxic methanol killed at least 38 people and harmed at least 80 in few weeks.
History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan

2023

History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan

2023
6.4
Since the creation of currency, money has made the world go round and people have done anything and everything in their power to get their hands on a lot of it, including formulating some of the most devious and high-stakes heist attempts of all time. Using dramatic recreations, dynamic storytelling and cutting-edge visual effects, alongside first-person witness accounts from the people who were there, “History’s Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan” delves into the intricate schemes and audacity of the criminal masterminds who risked their freedom for a shot at a lifetime of wealth and riches. Brosnan, who is embedded into each heist through state-of-the-art technology, brings each global news headline to life by putting viewers at the heart of the action and breaking down every aspect of the plan including the conniving team, the mark, the execution and finally the aftermath.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025
6.2
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.
Gospel

2024

Gospel

2024
Dig deep into the origin story of Black gospel music, coming out of slavery, blending with the blues tradition, and soaring to new heights during the Great Migration. From Mahalia to Kirk Franklin, in the last century, gospel music has become the dominant form of African American religious expression and provided a soundtrack of healing and uplift to those at the front lines of protest and change.
Ross Kemp: Middle East

2010

Ross Kemp: Middle East

2010
Ross Kemp journeys to the Middle East where the bitter conflict has cost tens of thousands of lives and forced millions to live in fear and misery. Ross visits Gaza one year on from Operation Cast Lead, a massive Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip that saw as many as 1,400 Palestinians die, thousands of homes destroyed, and much of Gaza's infrastructure obliterated. He then travels to Israel and discovers a country divided, one that is surrounded by enemies and living under the constant fear of rocket attacks and suicide bombs from groups dedicated to its destruction.
Paranormal State

2007

Paranormal State

2007
7
Paranormal State is an American paranormal reality television series that premiered on the A&E Network on December 10, 2007. The program follows and stars the Pennsylvania State University Paranormal Research Society, a student-led college club. The show features the group's investigations of alleged paranormal phenomena at reportedly haunted locations.
The Romanovs

2013

The Romanovs

2013
6.8
An elegantly produced documentary divided into eight parts and running nearly seven hours in length, The Romanovs beautifully encapsulates the epic story of the Russian Dynasty over the course of over three hundred years.
1968: The Year That Changed America

2018

1968: The Year That Changed America

2018
5.8
A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.
Storage Hunters

2011

Storage Hunters

2011
4.3
Storage Hunters is an American television series that premiered on June 21, 2011 on TruTV. The show focuses on auctioneer Sean Kelly's sale of storage auctions and the interactions between main bidders Brandon and Lori Bernier, Jesse McClure, Tarrell "T-Money" Wright, Ron "Papa Bear" Kirkpatrick, "Desert Dan," and the lock cutter/security guard, Cameron "Green Mile" Rowe.
Witness

2012

Witness

2012
6.2
Drug trafficking, poverty, gang violence, corruption and ethnic warfare have created some of the most dangerous hot spots on Earth. Follow our current generation of photojournalists into these conflict zones, see what compels them and experience why, when everyone else seeks cover, the photojournalist stands and moves closer.
Wonders of the Solar System

2010

Wonders of the Solar System

2010
8.2
In this spellbinding series, Professor Brian Cox visits the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the solar system.
For Real: The Story of Reality TV

2021

For Real: The Story of Reality TV

2021
10
Explore with Cohen a theme or moment from reality television and sit down with the biggest names in the unscripted world.
Real Detective

2016

Real Detective

2016
7.7
With narrative driven exclusively by the detectives themselves, each episode ventures deep into the mind of a homicide detective as they describe in vivid detail the one case forever ingrained in their memory.
Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain

2025

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain

2025
10
Follow Eva Longoria on a gastronomic pilgrimage across the rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine.
Hidden Kingdoms

2014

Hidden Kingdoms

2014
8.1
Immerse yourself in the lives of extraordinary characters that stand a few inches tall. From chipmunks to mice, be entertained and spellbound by the creatures that call the Hidden Kingdoms home.