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In Search of Edgar Allan Poe

2024

In Search of Edgar Allan Poe

2024
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.
Doctor Barry

2019

Doctor Barry

2019
60 Days In: From Inmate to Officer

2017

60 Days In: From Inmate to Officer

2017
3
Sheri Ray, elective participant in S2 of 60 Days In, returns to Clark County Jail in the Greater Louisville Metro area to see if she can make the transition back into her previous job as a Corrections Officer.
Beyond the Check: Worker Owner Edition

2020

Beyond the Check: Worker Owner Edition

2020
2
Hit the culinary trail with Reyshan Parker and crew to explore chef-owned restaurants around the country and learn how a sense of personal investment contributes to their success.
War of 1812

1998

War of 1812

1998
8
This four-part series takes a look at this short but intense conflict between the newly formed United States, and Canada and Great Britain.
America's Founding Fathers

2021

America's Founding Fathers

2021
Course Overview The story of America’s founding—great men who debated, argued, persuaded, and negotiated their way to the U.S. Constitution—is as dramatic and instructive as any in the nation’s history. And there is no better way to tell the story of the Founding Fathers than by pairing an eminent U.S. historian with the very institution that is most synonymous with American history, the Smithsonian.
The Iron Fist-Dictators of the 20th Century

2020

The Iron Fist-Dictators of the 20th Century

2020
Dictators of the 20th Century explores the lives of the most notorious tyrants of the modern era.
Pitching In

2019

Pitching In

2019
9
A recent widower runs a business in a picturesque village with a tight- knit community in north Wales.
Full Metal Jousting

2012

Full Metal Jousting

2012
7
A maverick group of fighters compete for top honors in the most dangerous competition in history. Far from the contrivances of the Renaissance Fair, this is authentic, full-contact jousting, with two competitors on horses charging towards each other at 30 miles an hour. Gone is the traditional armor, replaced by state-of-the-art protective gear. Each week's episode features full-contact trials and preparations that will ultimately determine the champion-king of the joust.
The New Age of Terror

2017

The New Age of Terror

2017
6
A two-part look at the evolution of terrorism and the response to it in a post-9/11 world.
Inventions That Shook the World

2011

Inventions That Shook the World

2011
A series covering the 20th Century's notable inventions. Each episode covers a decade with great period video footage.
Living in the Time of Jesus

2010

Living in the Time of Jesus

2010
America's Hidden History

2018

America's Hidden History

2018
A series of short documentaries in talk show format loosely related to US holidays. In which they imply a cover-up of historical figures who prayed. No actual plot.
Planet Insect

2022

Planet Insect

2022
6
Scientists have discovered that insects have remarkably sophisticated behaviors and even personalities quite similar to our own.
Atom Town

2022

Atom Town

2022
Come and meet the Atoms of Atom Town, and explore the magic and wonder of the universe. Atom Town is a colourful community of characters based on the Elements of the Periodic Table.
Canada's National Parks

2020

Canada's National Parks

2020
Canada is the second largest country in the world and the first to recognize that the diversity of its landscapes must be protected in order to preserve them for future generations.
Europe's Amazon

2025

Europe's Amazon

2025
Discover the secret Drava Delta: a stunning, diverse wetland teeming with life, where icy alpine rivers meet lush lowland habitats in an untouched European gem.
Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster

2010

Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster

2010
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'.
Australia's First 4 Billion Years

2013

Australia's First 4 Billion Years

2013
8
Of all the continents on Earth, none preserves a more spectacular story of our planet's origins than Australia. NOVA's four-part "Australia's First 4 Billion Years" takes viewers on a rollicking adventure from the birth of the Earth to the emergence of the world we know today. With help from host and scientist Richard Smith, we meet titanic dinosaurs and giant kangaroos, sea monsters and prehistoric crustaceans, disappearing mountains and deadly asteroids. Epic in scope, intimate in nature, this is the untold story of the land "down under," the one island continent that has got it all. Join NOVA on the ultimate Outback road trip, an exploration of the history of the planet as seen through the window of the Australian continent.
What The Fung?!

2015

What The Fung?!

2015
Follow Andrew and David Fung, as they travel across America in search of the best local spots to eat and who will take viewers on a comedic culinary journey as they eat their way across the US, all while attempting to eat like 'ballers' on a budget. With just fifty dollars each to spend on the best cheap eats, the brothers will sample the most iconic food – from authentic, regional cuisine to more innovative and modern bites – each city has to offer. From New Orleans, to Tampa, Asheville and more – the brothers will meet chefs, and foodie fans like themselves, while gaining access to the kitchens and people behind the food they eat. They will also learn hands-on how to make signature dishes from restaurant owners and chefs.