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Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019

Apollo: Back to the Moon

2019
6.8
irected by François Pomès, this two-part documentary chronicles the epic adventure of the Apollo space program, which included both tragic setbacks and historic successes. The first phase takes place against a backdrop of the Cold War, from the disaster of the Apollo 1 mission to the triumph of the Apollo 8 mission. The last stage culminates with the Apollo 11 space flight which landed American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. With full-color archival images and 3D reenactments of the mission's key stages, this immersive account details the journey of the men and women who contributed to the celebrated Apollo 11 mission.
37 Words

2022

37 Words

2022
4
The documentary tells the inspiring story of Title IX – the hard-fought battle to push for equal rights in education and athletics; the decades-spanning effort to nullify its impact; and the rippling impacts of the landmark civil rights law that continue to resonate today.
Ancient Aliens: Origins

2024

Ancient Aliens: Origins

2024
4.5
Revisit the most compelling mysteries explored over the past 15 years of "Ancient Aliens." Experts like Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry, and Jason Martell engage in conversations around Ancient Astronaut Theory in each episode.
Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

2019

Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

2019
International teams of Egyptologists unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
When Sharks Attack... and Why

2023

When Sharks Attack... and Why

2023
8.5
From America's coastlines to exotic beaches around the world, shark attacks are becoming more unpredictable. Many of these attacks occur suddenly, in large numbers and in unexpected locations — puzzling locals and scientists alike. Experts investigate these mysterious incidents to discover what is affecting some of nature’s most feared fish.
Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy

2025

Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy

2025
GMA3 anchor and senior national correspondent Eva Pilgrim, joined by chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and legal contributor and attorney Brian Buckmire, recaps and analyzes the goings-on in court of the Diddy trial.
Animal ER

2016

Animal ER

2016
8.2
Follow the highly trained doctors and staff of Houston’s Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists as they perform high-end, specialized veterinary medicine on domestic and exotic animals. Watch as they perform a double root canal on a Chimpanzee, a life-saving hysterectomy on a Bengal tiger, and dental surgery to restore functional living to a police dog.
The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror

2024

The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror

2024
5.5
In 1984, 16-year-old Tina Risico is kidnapped by a killer who takes her on a hellish road trip – and forces her to participate in a brutal crime.
Mother Undercover

2023

Mother Undercover

2023
7
Follow mothers who go to extreme lengths to save and protect their children from murder, international kidnapping, mass suicide and judicial corruption. The episodes will reveal how each mother took matters into their own hands and organized covert operations.
Kingdom of the Polar Bears

2021

Kingdom of the Polar Bears

2021
8
As the Arctic changes faster than ever, a team of polar bear guides prepares for an epic journey; a first-ever attempt to follow the bears on the sea ice of Hudson Bay. In this high-stakes high-reward venture, they will document the secret world of bears, a mysterious and disappearing realm that is the bears key to survival. Life on the ice is a critical time for these bears. It also remains undocumented, deemed too dangerous for humans to follow, hinted at only through aerial reconnaissance and satellite collar research. The team, armed with traditional ecological knowledge and the latest 4K camera technology, will witness never- before-seen seal hunting strategies and document rapid adaptations to climate change, including whale predation and open-water hunting.
Atlas Of Cursed Places

2020

Atlas Of Cursed Places

2020
4.2
Author and adventurer Sam Sheridan travels the globe in search of the most cursed places on Earth. Entrenching himself in macabre modern day culture, Sam explores the region's haunting history and fascinating folklore, employs cutting-edge science to illuminate the dangers of the curse, and paints a new and revealing portrait of a doomed place and the people who live there in the process.
Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

2022

Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

2022
7.6
Follow the escapades of a young Explorer as he travels the world capturing extraordinary footage of wild animals.
World's Deadliest

2010

World's Deadliest

2010
The Animal Kingdom is rife with deadly snakes.
Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets

2018

Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets

2018
6.9
Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt. But over the decades since the find, many of the pharaoh’s priceless grave goods have disappeared into museum basements and archives across Egypt. Now all 5,398 objects are being reunited for the first time since their discovery at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called ‘Boy King’ and are now helping experts realize the sheer scale of Tutankhamun’s influence in the ancient world.
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa

2020

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa

2020
9.5
Embrace the wild side of the Sunshine State with a stellar zoo team devoted to the exotic cast of animals.
My Best Friend's An Animal

2024

My Best Friend's An Animal

2024
10
See why shape, size, or even species is irrelevant when it comes to forming deep bonds. Meet a cheetah and her loving nurse, a shiver of affectionate sharks, the guardian of Earth’s last two northern white rhinos, and many more unlikely soulmates
The Wild Life of Dr. Ole

2021

The Wild Life of Dr. Ole

2021
3
Dr. Ole Alcumbrac owns White Mountain Animal Hospital, a full-service animal clinic in Pinetop, Arizona, that cares for everything from cats and dogs to exotics and large animals. But this self-described 'wild man' isn't your typical veterinarian, and it's his work outside of the clinic that excites him most.
Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari

2023

Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari

2023
Survival expert Hazen Audel treks through Africa's Great Rift Valley on an extreme expedition to see rare and magnificent wildlife out in the open.
Mexico Untamed

2018

Mexico Untamed

2018
9.5
Each of Mexico Untamed distinct colorful landscapes is characterised by the animals who live there. Charismatic travelers roam the oceans, forests and deserts, revealing drama and surprising behaviors. Predator and prey fight age-old battles for survival. Males and females of the most iconic species go to extreme measures to ensure the safe arrival of a new generation.
Ultimate Survival WWII

2019

Ultimate Survival WWII

2019
Survival expert Hazen Audel travels across the globe to relive some of the most extraordinary stories of wilderness survival from World War II.