Did the Maya Empire relocate to America? How did Merriweather Lewis really die? Where did the Ark of the Covenant end up after being smuggled out of Jerusalem? Explorers Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah use historical maps as well as modern imaging techniques to examine these and other mysteries.
Dave and Jenny journey to Italy’s Tuscan countryside from their hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas, to revitalize a grand villa for longtime friends. The six-episode season documents the Marrs, who first visited Italy as newlyweds, as they execute a monumental restoration of the centuries-old property.
As Chef Todd Fisher discovers on a nationwide road trip, bacon has become a beloved fixture of American cuisine for any meal of day, served in beloved traditional dishes and in pairings with ice cream, jam, and cocktails. In this season, the sizzling strips show up in massive BLTs, a peanut butter bacon burger, a pork-slinging pig truck and more.
People may think they know all there is to know about the "Toys That Built America" but there's still more to the story. This series delves even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in the original series. Spotlighting the rest of the story, the series tells the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the toys people love in 30 minutes or less.
They provide shade in blistering heat, shelter to animals in desperate need, and feasts when the rest of the region has dried up. They are the miracle trees of the African savannas, giving predators and herbivores the tools to stay alive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Join us as we take a look at the sausage tree of Zambia, the marula of the Manyeleti, and the camelthorn of the Kalahari, each tree uniquely evolved to adapt to Africa's extremes, and each one an integral part of the lives of the inhabitants.
When social connector Larry Sims invites six of his friends from different phases in his life on a luxury vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, no one knows what to expect, especially since most of his friends know next-to-nothing about the other guests.
A true crime series offering viewers a first-hand account of dangerous criminal investigations from those closest to the action, the undercover agents themselves. Undercover agents are on the front lines, often risking their lives to gather evidence that may help take criminals off the streets. Each episode includes surveillance video and audio recordings from actual investigations to reveal the critical moments that could make or break a case—or an agent’s life. Living in secrecy and often unrecognized beyond their tightest circles, these agents rarely get to tell their stories, until now.
An elaborate cake can become the centerpiece of a party if it's done well, so it is important for the party host to choose a designer who can create the cake of his or her dreams. In each episode, three cake designers compete to earn a job for a client looking for the perfect pastry for a wedding, family reunion or other bash. When a client picks a cake, the designer quickly learns that making the cake is just half of the battle; it then has to make it to its destination, which can be a tall task for an elaborate pastry. Each winning cake must make it to the party on time and in one piece before the designer's job is done.
Designer and contractor couple Denese and Mike Butler are on a mission to rescue homes that have gone out of control with numerous additions and renovations, and help homeowners transform confusing, disjointed houses into cohesive, modern homes.
Todd Carmichael’s desire to push his own personal and professional limits takes him places known for taste and innovation. Driven by his never-ending quest to find the next big thing, Todd looks for new products he can release to his customers.
A three-part documentary series that recounts the notorious killer's crimes, the decades long investigation that captured him, and the effect his brutal murders had on everyone in his orbit, especially his daughter who speaks openly about what it is like to be the daughter of a serial killer.
With her days of all-out partying on "Jersey Shore" over, reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is fashioning a different sort of entrepreneurship in the Garden State. Her interest in interior design has spawned a business partnership with husband Jionni Lavalle. Along with help from family and close friends, the couple buy Jersey Shore homes, renovate them from top to bottom, and then negotiate flips. Each episode focuses on a different area of the property -- from the bedrooms to bathrooms, kitchen, basement, backyard and more -- and feature Nicole's inexpensive design touches and Jionni's contracting/building skills. With their own money and reputations on the line, the dynamic duo does what it takes to complete the project on budget and flip a profit.