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Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

2008

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

2008
7.8
The Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome ultimately led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. This series is centered on the campaigns and battles with the barbarian tribes and extensive examinations of the reigns of little known Roman emperors and generals.
The Secret Lives Of Big Cats

2020

The Secret Lives Of Big Cats

2020
8.6
Big cat populations are shrinking fast, but now we have the means to view them in more detail than ever. This series looks at seven different members of the big cat family from around the world, from the tigers of Asia to the jaguars of South America.
The Hitler Chronicles

2018

The Hitler Chronicles

2018
8
The person Adolf Hitler shaped the 20th century like no other. This series documents the Hitler's life using unpublished material.
To Catch a Killer

2018

To Catch a Killer

2018
6
(US) Step Inside the mind of a detective as he hunts down a ruthless murderer. Each episode unfolds as an epic game of cat-and-mouse, leading to the bombshell moment when these two iconic adversaries come together in an unexpected way.
The Secret Life of...

2012

The Secret Life of...

2012
This brand new and exclusive 14-part series lifts the lid on established and renowned superstars from history to reveal their secret lives. But Secret Life Of… is a biography with a difference – with its tongue firmly in its cheek, it deliciously dishes the dirt on icons of the past, including Henry VIII, Marie Antoinette and Napoleon.
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

2021

The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

2021
The 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews.
The Great American Read

2018

The Great American Read

2018
4
A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.
Devilsdorp

2021

Devilsdorp

2021
7.3
In 2016 a spate of brutal and mysterious killings grips the town of Krugersdorp. Is a serial killer behind these vicious attacks, and who will die next if the police don't catch them? The investigation into these so-called Appointment Murders, leads local detectives to a series of unsolved cold cases linked to satanism, and opens the door on a cult ruled by terror, greed and revenge
The Strongest Man in History

2019

The Strongest Man in History

2019
5.3
After years of competing as rivals, four of the world's strongest men travel the world investigating strongman legends and taking on epic feats of strength in a quest to prove who really is the Strongest Man in History.
Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready

2017

Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready

2017
2
A close look at the engineers who designed powerful military technology for the Nazis and who also encouraged a technological revolution that would forever change warfare.
The Icons That Built America

2024

The Icons That Built America

2024
8
Highlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose brilliance and rise to stardom transformed American popular culture.
Philly D.A.

2021

Philly D.A.

2021
6.1
A groundbreaking inside look at the long shot election and tumultuous first term of Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's unapologetic District Attorney, and his experiment to upend the criminal justice system from the inside out.
Nazi Hunters

2010

Nazi Hunters

2010
6.9
Go Gently

2025

Go Gently

2025
Bonnie Wright and Pattie Gonia embark on a journey of discovery as they travel a scenic road trip from LA to Portland to learn how communities along the route are inspiring eco-friendly practices to the way we eat, shop and travel.
The Story of Drug Trafficking

2020

The Story of Drug Trafficking

2020
7.4
This series explores the history of drug trafficking from a political perspective and reveals the murky role played by many states which have used the drug trade as an instrument of power. Opium, heroin, cocaine, and designer drugs have sparked wars, financed militias, and brought down states.
Angry Planet

2006

Angry Planet

2006
7
Angry Planet is a 39-part television series broadcast around the world featuring the adventures of storm chaser George Kourounis, Angry Planet is produced by Peter Rowe of Pinewood Films. The series plays on the following networks: ⁕Outdoor Life Network ⁕Travel Channel ⁕Weather Channel ⁕TV8 ⁕MTV3 ⁕Canal Evasion ⁕TVB The first season of the series has also been released on DVD as a box set. Each episode focuses on a different force of nature as Kourounis gets up close to investigate and document the most fierce natural phenomena the Earth has to dish out.
Missing Kenley

2022

Missing Kenley

2022
A five-episode docuseries, "Missing Kenley" explores the case of Kenley Matheson, who vanished after leaving his dorm for a party on September 21, 1992. The series includes interviews with people who knew Kenley and possible suspects.
Secret Societies - Myths and Realities of a Parallel World

2013

Secret Societies - Myths and Realities of a Parallel World

2013
7
Secret societies play a far larger role in our everyday lives than we are aware of. Historian Dr Marian Füssel searches for clues surrounding history’s most famous secret societies and conspiracy theories.
Ottolenghi's Mediterranean Island Feast

2013

Ottolenghi's Mediterranean Island Feast

2013
Yotam Ottolenghi travels to four of the Mediterranean Sea's most beautiful islands to experience the culinary flavors and secrets that symbolize these culturally distinctive regions.
Great Migrations: A People on the Move

2025

Great Migrations: A People on the Move

2025
Explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society. From the waves of Black Americans to the North—and back South—over the last century to the growing number of immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean today, movement is a defining feature of the Black experience.