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Empire Builders

2018

Empire Builders

2018
1
Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.
Lost U-Boats of WWII

2024

Lost U-Boats of WWII

2024
6.7
During the second world war, the Nazis looted everything they could get their hands on, including an estimated 600 tons of gold, thousands of pieces of artwork, and millions of priceless artifacts. While some of these items have been found, much of it remains missing. Treasure hunter Darrell Miklos believes some of these stolen riches were loaded into specially modified U-Boats that are currently lying at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. His evidence: two top-secret documents acquired over 40 years of research.
James Brown: Say It Loud

2024

James Brown: Say It Loud

2024
8
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
Treasure Quest: Snake Island

2015

Treasure Quest: Snake Island

2015
6.3
Hidden somewhere off the southeastern coast of Brazil could lie hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of lost Incan gold. One team of treasure hunters has a new theory on where the treasure lies - a remote spot home to 1,000s of deadly vipers.
No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism

2017

No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism

2017
8.1
The story of Anarchism. By going back over the key events of the last two centuries of social history, the series reveals the origins and destiny of a political trend that has been fighting all gods and all masters for over 150 years.
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle

2018

Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle

2018
6.6
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

2009

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

2009
7.5
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
Children of the Snow

2019

Children of the Snow

2019
6.8
In the 1970s, Detroit was experiencing an economic boom, but the idyllic suburban life ended abruptly when four children were abducted and killed by the Oakland County Child Killer in the dead of winter. Follow writer J. Rueben Appelman, Detective Cory Williams, and families of the victims in their mission to unravel one of America’s most baffling crimes.
Catching a Killer

2017

Catching a Killer

2017
A gripping series with extraordinary access to the police as they investigate murders and search for missing people.
KGB - The Sword and the Shield

2018

KGB - The Sword and the Shield

2018
7.3
The KGB has influenced world events on numerous occasions before. Assassinations, coup d’états, theft of nuclear secrets and sexpionage are just standard trademarks for an organisation that still sends shivers down the spines of politicians and military figures the world over. It may have changed its name on various occasions, from Cheka to SPD to OGPU to NKVD to MGB to KGB to an array of different names after the collapse of the Soviet Union to FSB and SVR today, but it will forever be known, internally and externally, as the KGB.
Yellowstone Wardens

2023

Yellowstone Wardens

2023
5.7
A look at the lives of Montana conservation officers who defend public lands, handle anti-poaching sting operations and more.
Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry

2018

Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry

2018
7.8
Troy Landry's wild chase to help save America from hostile, menacing and often mysterious creatures.
Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction

2024

Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction

2024
6.2
Posting up at a local watering hole in Roswell, New Mexico, a town infamous for its UFO past, Horowitz and Newton meet with individuals who have experienced strange and unexplainable encounters.
The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher

2025

The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher

2025
10
The first true-crime series told through the eyes of Barbara Butcher, one of the most seasoned and respected Death Investigators to work in New York. After more than 20 years in the field, Butcher will unpack the stories behind some of the most compelling murders of our times - revealing that the keys to solving the case are often contained in the wealth of information held by the crime scene and the body that lies within it.
Hope in the Water

2024

Hope in the Water

2024
Explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.
Diana

2021

Diana

2021
7
This six-part documentary reveals the person behind the princess, with rarely seen footage and new interviews that reframe the conventional story of her life and legacy. The series explores Diana's strength and flaws, revealing a compelling and complicated woman who was an aristocratic rebel, fashion icon, humanitarian hero, hopeless romantic, and dedicated mother.
Evil Things

2017

Evil Things

2017
6
Revealing the horrifying stories of people who barely survived terrifying paranormal activity caused by possessed or cursed objects. Each twister mystery exposes the sinister secrets hiding within the most innocent items.
Salvage Hunters Best Buys

2016

Salvage Hunters Best Buys

2016
6
Architectural salvage expert Drew Pritchard looks back at the most eccentric characters, the hardest hagglers and the most extraordinary places he's hunted for antique treasure. Drew gives us the inside track on his wheeling and dealing, the stories behind his picks, as well as top tips about salvaging and how to get the best deals.
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.
Strange Evidence

2017

Strange Evidence

2017
6.2
Worldwide, 300 million surveillance cameras are watching us, on our streets, at work, and in our homes. At times, they capture images that don't seem to follow the normal laws of physics. A new Science Channel series investigates mysteries caught on tape and uncovers the science behind some of the most bizarre occurrences ever recorded. With a team of experts analyzing footage that seems to defy explanation, including levitating cars on a freeway, a statue that appears to move on its own, and a spontaneous burst of flames.