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Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America

2022

Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America

2022
5
Scattered across the United States are abandoned structures, forgotten ruins of the past and monuments to a bygone era. Each one shines a light on the story of this land and its people, revealing the secrets of a hidden America.
Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler

2023

Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler

2023
1
A true-crime series examining the most shocking murder investigations and toughest trials in Texas history - all told with Kelly's unique insight and unparalleled access. As Chief of Special Crimes in the busiest courthouse in the Lone Star state, Kelly Siegler battled to get killers into courtrooms to face their formidable defense attorneys. With her own firsthand accounts, alongside investigators and victims' families, Kelly reveals what really happened beyond the newspaper headlines to bring Texas-style justice.
Cities of the Underworld

2007

Cities of the Underworld

2007
8
Don Wildman travels to the farthest and deepest reaches of the globe, using cutting-edge technology to explore mysteries buried deep underground.
The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021

The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021
7
Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

2021

The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

2021
6.8
Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
My Haunted House

2013

My Haunted House

2013
6.7
The shocking eyewitness accounts of terrified people whose dream homes have become nightmares are brought to life in vivid, blood-curdling style on "My Haunted House". Told via gripping first person interviews and strikingly crafted re-enactments, each episode of this nerve-wracking new series tells two, compelling horror stories of people literally living in terror.
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

2022

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

2022
Follow Baratunde Thurston, bestselling author and podcaster, as he explores the country’s diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play and interact with the outdoors. From coal miners turned beekeepers in Appalachia to Black surfers catching waves in L.A., uncover a deeper understanding of our passionate and complex relationship with the natural world.
All or Nothing

2016

All or Nothing

2016
7.2
For the first time in history, Amazon and NFL Films present an unprecedented inside look at the lives of players, coaches and owners of a franchise over the course of an entire NFL season. Witness the real life, behind the scenes journey on the field, off the field, and everything in between.
WWE Rivals

2022

WWE Rivals

2022
7.3
Actor and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built WWE. Each one-hour episode features archival footage from WWE’s library as well as interviews with the Legends involved and the Superstars who watched these rivalries unfold.
The Real Story with Maria Elena Salinas

2017

The Real Story with Maria Elena Salinas

2017
1.8
Investigative journalist Maria Elena Salinas peels back the layers of national headline-making crimes in search of new evidence, unheard perspectives, and updates to the cases.
Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook

2011

Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook

2011
6
Fred Dinenage takes a fresh look at the murders that shocked Britain in the twentieth century and the killers that committed them... Fred is the Kray's official biographer and a journalist reporting serious crimes for over forty years. He knows that with certain crimes the myth can take over from the reality of what actually happened. Fred meets with the people whose lives were affected by the crimes, experts in the case and journalists from the time. Leading criminologist Professor David Wilson features in each episode giving his valuable and fascinating insights into each killer. Using criminology, forensic science and other modern techniques, Fred dissect the crimes to understand the motive, method and impact they had then and still have even now.
Biography: WWE Legends

2021

Biography: WWE Legends

2021
7.2
The stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time.
How the Earth Was Made

2009

How the Earth Was Made

2009
7.6
HISTORY goes to the ends of the earth to find where our world began. Forged from fire and ice, formed by floods, volcanoes, asteroids and earthquakes, our planet tells a dynamic geological story. What are mega-tsunamis? What happens when you have millions of years of rain? Visual effects, location filming and stunning aerial photography bring viewers back 4.5 billion years to enjoy a unique window on our world. How the Earth Was Made peels back time like layers of rock to reveal the origins of the place we call home.
Great Greek Myths

2016

Great Greek Myths

2016
8.7
Based on original animation and selected iconographies throughout art history, this series of twenty episodes tells the Greek myths. An all-picture creation, which features the fascinating destinies of gods, heroes, and great figures of mythology.
Southern Fried Homicide

2013

Southern Fried Homicide

2013
5.3
Southern Fried Homicide probes the juiciest stories from down in the Bible Belt. Classic true crime is served up against a backdrop of Southern hospitality, etiquette and Christian values. Good ol' morals give way to cold-blooded murder in these grim tales of love gone wrong, business deals turned sour, families divided, and more.
Beyond Skinwalker Ranch

2023

Beyond Skinwalker Ranch

2023
7.9
Utilizing a team of reputable professionals working alongside "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" veterans, this series explores other sites of unusual activity and "high strangeness" phenomena in an effort to discover if the activity documented on Skinwalker Ranch is not only real, but pervasive.
Forensic Factor

2003

Forensic Factor

2003
Forensic Factor presents the world's best CSI's armed with the latest investigative tools in the hunt to catch elusive criminals. Each episode explores one baffling case, revealing the amazing science being used by North America's top crime fighters.
Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016
6.9
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Mean Girl Murders

2023

Mean Girl Murders

2023
6.5
These real-life mysteries explore the dark side of female connections and rivalry: the inner workings of cutthroat cliques, vicious backbiting and cruel intentions. Who are the queen bees and the wannabes -- and who thrives on jealousy and gossip? Sometimes these dynamics lead to shocking acts of psychological and physical violence.
Expedition Bigfoot

2019

Expedition Bigfoot

2019
7.8
An elite team of Sasquatch specialists journey into the unforgiving Oregon wilderness in search of Bigfoot. The three-week expedition, based on science and expertise, may finally pull the elusive beast out of the pages of legend and lore and into reality.