Join Rowdy Ronda Rousey on a journey to explore one of civilization’s oldest sports, competitive fighting. In her travels, Ronda will speak with experts within the worlds of MMA, wrestling, boxing and so much more to uncover why combat sports have been a global sensation for a millennium.
In this series we choose 13 dramatically different rivers, each with its own unique characteristics, from the powerful Zambezi to the dry Hoanib River – a river that flows for only a few days a year. Each river flows through a different part of Africa, bringing life to dry deserts, flooding great plains and supplying constant water to tropical forests and bushveld. Some of the wildlife surrounding each of the chosen rivers is endemic, each species part of a unique ecosystem. The rivers have a formative influence on the lives of animals and plants that live along its banks and in its waters. Uniquely for television, we show detailed underwater sequences of creatures that live and hunt in the rivers of Africa. We follow the hunting techniques of the tiger fish, the protective instincts of mouth-brooding tilapia, the migratory instincts of barbel to reach spawning grounds, the eating habits of scavenging eels, and the hunting strategies of the fishing spider. Along the water’s edge, we show the nest-making
Bamber Gascoigne charts the history and evolution of Christianity in this 13-part series covering over two thousand years of history. Filmed in 1977 in more than 30 countries, THE CHRISTIANS describes the experiences and actions of Christians from the birth of Christ, through the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, Lutheran reform and subsequent developments to modern times. The series also considers the spread of Christianity, whether by violence - as in the Crusades against Islam - or through world-wide travels of missionaries.
A 13-part series showcasing outstanding short films from more than a dozen countries in all genres, including comedy, drama, documentary, animation and music videos.
Two young scientists work around the clock gathering data on large predators, a dangerous activity that puts their lives at risk. Meanwhile, an elephant orphanage is giving new hope to baby calves rescued from poachers. Enter into a brave new world of conservation, one that's fraught with peril and hope.
Backstreet is a gripping drama about Q, who fighting for survival in a city ruled by betrayal and power plays. As enemies resurface and secrets unravel, Q must navigate shifting alliances, family betrayals, and rising pressure from rivals and detectives.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be struck by lightning or be propelled by hurricane-speed winds? What is it really like inside a burning house? In this fun (and funny!) science series Nigel Latta subjects himself to a variety of 'don't try this at home' experiments to explore some of the more dramatic aspects of fundamental science.
Staying Wild is a documentary series set at the busiest wildlife rescue centre in Saskatchewan. A woman who knows no limits leads a dedicated and diverse team in a fight to save thousands of creatures each year.
Motor City Motors is a garage based competition reality television show on the Discovery Channel hosted by the Detroit Brothers. During development, the show was referred to as MG: Motor City, a successor to the similar Discovery show Monster Garage.
The first episode aired on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 9:00pm. The first season has thirteen episodes.
Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic landmarks and often-surprising history, the series’ 4K cameras capture a bird’s-eye perspective of the frenzy of work and play that make each city so distinctive.
Get ready for some unpredictable fun when you experience the USA as never before! Join former Entertainment Tonight weekend anchor, Jann Carl and her co-host Rodney Miller as they seek out the upbeat stories of the innovative, interesting, and historic things happening in small town America!
At Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, chaos is the norm. Led by Jan, Saskatchewan’s first registered wildlife rehabilitator, the team works tirelessly to save injured and orphaned animals. Every decision, from treatment plans to heartbreaking calls, is critical. “Wildlife Rehab” reveals the human drama and relentless dedication behind the mission to return every rescued animal to the wild.
Follows the scripted daily life of a group of five women living in Los Angeles, and depicting their social life, their encounters and interactions, or their marital problems.
UFC Fight Island: Declassified, a new thought-provoking, four-part docuseries exposing the determination, heartbreak and raw emotion of UFC's challenge to produce a major sports event when much of the world was shut down.
From Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and exec producer Ashton Kutcher, this groundbreaking series helps young people overcome massive debt. Hosts: Dan Rosensweig, Danetha Doe and Tonya Rapley.