Follows a colorful array of species as they are born, mature and have families of their own. From bush babies finding their independence, to leaders of the pack stepping down after a long and relentless reign, learn how African wildlife navigate the circle of life.
The seasonal changes of the Luangwa Valley are extraordinarily intense. Heavy rains transform the Luangwa River from a shallow channel into a majestic waterway where grass grows tall and streams fill with an abundant selection of creatures, providing plentiful food for many grazing mouths. It is a wetland paradise. But it is short lived. A relentless and crippling drought follows and lasts for a majority of the year; weakening all life, save for the predators who take advantage of this widespread fall. This is the Valley of Flood and Fire.
Explore the history of the Ancient Egyptians and how their culture had a lasting effect on Egyptians today. Dive into the importance of the great Nile River, their unique view on death, the desert that defines the area, and the legacy that has been left behind. This cradle of humanity seems to be a never-ending wealth of insight into our past.
Two quirky entertainers with an upbeat, family-oriented philosophy are unexpectedly thrust into the limelight as hosts of their own TV show just as an evil corporation begins taking over their small town.
America’s hottest entrepreneurial trend is buying properties to rent through online services like HomeAway. Budding real estate entrepreneurs watch their favorite real estate shows and dream about getting into the market, but can’t risk their entire savings on a flip. Designer and real estate expert Holly Baker will show viewers how to profit from real estate using the new sharing economy, sharing her secrets of balancing location, renovation design and operating costs to start earning income on day one.
Mummies Alive, a new historical documentary series, is coming to the Smithsonian channel. Broadway World is reporting that Mummies Alive will premiere tonight. The TV series was originally released on April 19 in Canada. It is produced by Saloon Media and Impossible Factual, in association with Shaw Media. Directed by Mick Grogan and narrated by Jason Priestly, the six-one hour episodes center around mummies that have been found all around the world and the stories and legends surrounding their deaths. In tonight's episode, Mummies Alive will focus on a mummy known as gunslinger mummy Sylvester, 14-year-old Inca Maiden, and Otzi, The Iceman - just to name a few.
Exploring the shocking intersection of crime and social media; from deepfake creators to criminal streamers, new technologies are amplifying anti-social behavior and disrupting traditional investigative techniques like never before.
Behind the veil of tourism in Asia’s most stunning National Parks people and animals share the same backyard. Unlike protected areas in North America and Europe, the diverse endangered habitats of Asia are almost always home to people as well as wildlife. This series explores how people and animals live and survive together. Meet gentle Shinto people who have learned how to live in the shadow of an active volcano, a tribal man who cares for orphan elephants by day while wild elephants threaten his village every night and see how the spirits of a tropical island off Borneo stopped a local Imam from cutting down the rainforest. One-horned rhinoceroses, Asiatic elephants, Guizhou golden monkeys and a cast of other wildlife characters fill the lands of Asia from the flood plains of India to the granite peaks of China’s holy mountains. The result is a fusion of great stories, engaging characters and rare and threatened wildlife against a backdrop of drama and beauty.
Venture into one of South America's most scenic locales, abundant in both dense cityscapes and rolling natural landscapes, and see the beauty of Argentina from a bird's eye view.
They were U.S. paratroopers, Norwegian operatives, and British Commandos, Allied teams leading high-risk operations throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia to fight Hitler and turn the tide of the war. WWII's Most Daring Raids puts you in the heart of the action, giving you a minute-by-minute account of the most astonishing surprise attacks against the Third Reich. We forensically examine how exactly these assaults played out, through expert analysis and testimonies from the brave men who carried them out.
From the razor sharp teeth of the great white shark, to the lightning fast strike of a black mamba, we explore some of the most dangerous animals known to man. While some use their overwhelming strength to overpower enemies, others use lethal venom. This is the story of attack and defend, predator and prey, and the urge to kill or be killed.
Each episode presents a new true crime case, modern or historical. Michael Winner hosts, providing exposition through voiceovers due to low production values. He often delivers a patronizing moral conclusion
Africa's spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent's incredible landscape and the unique wildlife that call its many different environments home.
Learn about the creation of some of the world’s most ambitious and technologically advanced buildings. From subaquatic homes to futuristic towers and pencil thin skyscrapers, see how these previously impossible structures are taking shape.
Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding opportunities are abundant. Journey to the habitats of these one-of-a-kind animals and learn their survival stories, from nesting fairy penguins, to migrating caribou.