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Railroad Alaska

2013

Railroad Alaska

2013
7
Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.
Mean Girl Murders

2023

Mean Girl Murders

2023
8
These real-life mysteries explore the dark side of female connections and rivalry: the inner workings of cutthroat cliques, vicious backbiting and cruel intentions. Who are the queen bees and the wannabes -- and who thrives on jealousy and gossip? Sometimes these dynamics lead to shocking acts of psychological and physical violence.
Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia

2022

Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia

2022
Montana-based chef, outdoorsman and wild food forager Eduardo Garcia hosts this cooking series inspired by his love for nature. His fun and delicious meals become food celebrations for family and friends under the big sky.
The World Wars

2014

The World Wars

2014
7.2
The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as one contiguous timeline starting in 1914 and concluding in 1945 with these unique individuals coming of age in World War I before ultimately calling the shots in World War II.
Taboo

2002

Taboo

2002
7.8
Taboo is a documentary television series that premiered in 2002 on the National Geographic Channel. The program is an educational look into "taboo" rituals and traditions practiced in some societies, yet forbidden and illegal in others. Each hour long episode details a specific topic, such as marriage or initiation rituals, and explores how such topics are viewed throughout the world. Taboo generally focuses on the most misunderstood, despised, or disagreed-upon activities, jobs, and roles.
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

2020

Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

2020
7.6
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.
Torn from the Headlines: New York Post Reports

2020

Torn from the Headlines: New York Post Reports

2020
Some of the New York City's most dramatic true-crime stories from the perspective of the New York Post journalists who covered the cases.
6 Degrees of Murder

2016

6 Degrees of Murder

2016
7
A closer look at murder investigations that required law enforcement to untangle a complicated web of relationships in order to uncover the truth.
Snake City

2014

Snake City

2014
7.2
As the weather warms up in Durban, S.A., deadly venomous snakes enter homes, offices, and factories. Streetwise snake-catcher Simon Keys and his partner Siouxsie Gillett, rush across the city to save snakes...and people. From deadly black mambas in wardrobes to cobras in factories, Simon and Siouxsie put their lives on the line to catch these deadly invaders - by hand. Their reward? Watching the snakes slither away unharmed, back into the wild.
Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now

2009

Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now

2009
2.1
Toddlers & Tiaras is an American reality television series on TLC. The series debuted on January 27, 2009. The pilot for the series aired on September 7, 2008. The series follows the families of contestants in child beauty pageants. Toddlers & Tiaras is now broadcast on TLC in the United Kingdom.
Hostile Planet

2019

Hostile Planet

2019
7.8
This six part documentary draws attention to the most extraordinary — almost supernatural — accounts of animals that have adapted to the cruelest evolutionary curveballs.
Secret Nazi Bases

2019

Secret Nazi Bases

2019
5.5
From tunnels to towers, artillery sites, resistance nests and communication centers, Nazi Germany left their footprint throughout the world. To this day, silent remains still exist, sentinels guarding clues about plots that Hitler was unable to carry out. The collapse of the Third Reich left as many secrets as it did relics. Still today, remnants of the Nazi's schemes lie concealed in structures scattered across the globe. Skeletons of projects give way to mysteries. Conspiracies abound about science fiction scenarios. The Nazis were nothing if not methodical, and a deeper look reveals even darker plans. From tunnels to towers, artillery sites and communication centers; the remains of these schemes lie waiting to reveal truths about the Fuhrer's tactics and dreams in Secret Nazi Bases. What did Hitler have planned?
Gaycation

2016

Gaycation

2016
5.5
Elliot and his best friend Ian set off on a personal journey to explore LGBTQ cultures around the world. From Japan to Brazil, Jamaica to America, they discover the multiplicity of LGBTQ experiences, meeting amazing people and hearing their deeply moving stories of struggle and triumph. Gaycation celebrates the state of LGBTQ identities across the globe.
The Fast History Of...

2022

The Fast History Of...

2022
7.5
“The Fast History Of..." is a super-charged romp through the histories of anything from iconic brands to enthralling topics.
30 for 30 Shorts

2012

30 for 30 Shorts

2012
7.8
Unprecedented documentary series featuring sports films from today's finest directors.
The Movies

2019

The Movies

2019
6.5
Explore American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution.
Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies

2016

Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies

2016
6.3
Explore the true stories of America's covert operations told firsthand by the agents who lived it, while getting unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.
Building Off the Grid

2014

Building Off the Grid

2014
7
Adventurers and their teams battle Mother Nature to build unique homes in remote areas. From unpredictable weather to encroaching wildlife, will they build in time to beat their deadlines?
1968: The Year That Changed America

2018

1968: The Year That Changed America

2018
5.8
A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.
My Killer Body with K. Michelle

2022

My Killer Body with K. Michelle

2022
10
As one of the very first celebrities to come forward with her personal health struggles after silicone injections nearly took her life, R&B chart topper K. Michelle will help men and women desperate to reverse plastic surgery procedures that now threaten their lives in My Killer Body with K. Michelle