Footage of extreme weather and natural disasters, along with commentary from survivors, geologists, meteorologists, theologians and recovery specialists about the powerful wrath of Mother Nature.
Who would kill for the perfect body? And what happens when a “hot” body turns up cold? In the new three-part series, KILLER BODS, Investigation Discovery explores what happens when fitness gurus, body building experts and aerobics instructors turn from their diets and instead, turn deadly.
Military training film in which an instructor takes a new B-17 bomber pilot through preflight inspections of the aircraft and preparation for departure.
Covers battles and topics about German general Erwin Rommel. Includes Rommel's Afrika Korps, various actions taken by Roosevelt, and the many battles that took place in Africa.
Long a hotbed of strife and unrest, the Middle East is the epicenter of some of the world's bloodiest and most sustained conflicts. Includes: 'Six Day War', 'The Iran-Iraq War', 'The Gulf War' and more!
What is a parents last resort for a kid hooked on drugs and out of control? Wilderness Quest. Forcibly enrolled by their parents, without friends or their everyday crutches--drugs, sex, and TV--a group of troubled teenagers must fend for themselves during a long excursion into the wilderness.
From gravity-defying wedding cakes to life-size animal replicas, bakeries across America give a behind-the-scenes look at their mind-blowing confections.
Battle of the Ages features two families, each made up of three generations, going head-to-head to test their knowledge of pop-culture trends and events throughout the ages. After three rounds filled with questions, challenges, and larger-than-life characters, the family with the most points has the chance to win up to $10,000!
Joe English learned to fly a Lancaster bomber before he could drive a car. During World War Two, RAF Bomber Command called upon young men barely out of their teens to fly some of the most dangerous missions of the entire war. In 1943, the life expectancy of an air gunner was just three minutes in combat. For every 100 Bomber Command aircrew, only 24 would survive their tour... Now, Joe English is reunited with the five other surviving aircrew from RAF 625 Squadron Lancaster 'The Lucky H' to tell their stories for the very first time. Joined by other surviving Bomber Command veterans, they provide a powerful and moving insight into life - and death - as one of the 'Bomber Boys'.
Dhani Tackles the Globe is an American documentary television series hosted by NFL linebacker Dhani Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals, currently airing on the Travel Channel; the series follows Jones around the globe as he learns how to play international sports and simultaneously explores the culture of each location.
In this series of "The Infographics Show," delve into animated videos on psychology and biology as we examine one of the most complex species on earth: humans.
The extraordinary Medici family, through a singular exercise of wealth, political ingenuity, and dynastic power, ruled the city-state of Florence for 300 years. How a single family could have achieved such remarkable and enduring feats and influence is one of the fascinating stories of European civilization. This course offers you a panoramic look at the colossal achievements, colorful and dramatic history, and significant legacy of the Medici family, set within the context of the groundbreaking political and cultural currents of the Florentine Renaissance. Through the brilliant teaching of Professor William Landon of Northern Kentucky University, a widely published Renaissance scholar, this course presents a far-reaching exploration of one of the most seminal eras in European history.
The Madness of David Judge is a psychological thriller about world-renowned author David Judge, whose grip on reality unravels after he learns of his wife’s affair.