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Reinventing China

2023

Reinventing China

2023
7.5
China's history of the last 200 years seems like a boomerang, returning to the West what it once unleashed. The series reveals how devastating the struggles for identity and power have been for the population since the fall of the "Middle Kingdom," and how closely these tragedies are intertwined with our own. Great hopes were placed in a wide variety of visions for the future—and each time, bitter disappointment ensued. From the decline of the empire to its resurgence as a superpower, China's history is both a dream and a nightmare, in which human life is of little value.
#MeToo, Now What?

2018

#MeToo, Now What?

2018
1
Executive editor and host Zainab Salbi goes beyond the headlines about sexual harassment to ask how we got here and how we move forward.
D.B. Cooper: Case Closed?

2016

D.B. Cooper: Case Closed?

2016
8
Over the past four and a half decades, the so-called D.B. Cooper skyjacking case has captivated countless armchair detectives - not to mention teams of FBI investigators - hoping to finally crack the nation's only unsolved act of air piracy. Now a California man, who has assembled a team of investigators, thinks he may have finally solved case, which will be detailed in the two-part History Channel special D.B. Cooper: Case Closed? that airs on Sunday and Monday.
Lost U-Boats of WWII

2024

Lost U-Boats of WWII

2024
6.7
During the second world war, the Nazis looted everything they could get their hands on, including an estimated 600 tons of gold, thousands of pieces of artwork, and millions of priceless artifacts. While some of these items have been found, much of it remains missing. Treasure hunter Darrell Miklos believes some of these stolen riches were loaded into specially modified U-Boats that are currently lying at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. His evidence: two top-secret documents acquired over 40 years of research.
Building Big

2000

Building Big

2000
Think big! Engineers have been doing just that for thousands of years, as renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay proves in this five-part miniseries on spectacular structures. The programs cover bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels-past and present. Along the way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principles and human stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.
The People v. Michael Jackson

2025

The People v. Michael Jackson

2025
10
Relive the 2005 criminal trial of the music legend and icon, Michael Jackson. Drawing upon court transcripts, hours of never-before-seen home video, and more than 30 interviews with jurors, attorneys, celebrity witnesses, reporters, and observers, this premium documentary is not just a saga about family, celebrity and the media, but also a story about how wealth, privilege, and power affected the pursuit of justice.
Exhibit A

2019

Exhibit A

2019
7.1
This true crime series shows how innocent people have been convicted with dubious forensic techniques and tools such as touch DNA and cadaver dogs
Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes

2025

Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes

2025
4.2
The show offers an in-depth exploration of some of the most infamous celebrity sex tapes, examining the story behind each one, how they ignited public obsession, and how they impacted the lives of those involved. The series will feature exclusive interviews and details.
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 Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Behind The Gate

0000

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Behind The Gate

0000
8.7
The HISTORY Channel’s popular series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch tracks the boldest efforts yet of ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team to reveal the ultimate truth behind the anomalous property.
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion

2020

Swamp People: Serpent Invasion

2020
9.8
The Florida Everglades are under siege. An invasion of Burmese pythons is decimating this natural wonder of the South. Entire species of animals are being wiped out. Aggressive, ravenous and incredibly fast-breeding, these pythons have no natural predator to stop them… except for man.
Modern Dinosaurs

2017

Modern Dinosaurs

2017
10
Civilisations

2001

Civilisations

2001
10
Four part miniseries about ancient China, Egypt, The Indus, and Mesopotamia.
Making a Serial Killer

2021

Making a Serial Killer

2021
7.5
Criminologists, psychologists, families of victims and murderers, and others reflect on the histories of serial killers, in search of answers.
Close Quarter Battle

2012

Close Quarter Battle

2012
7.5
Elite Military/Special Police Force TV series hosted by US Special Forces veteran Terry Schappert.
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.
Live to Tell

2016

Live to Tell

2016
An intimate look into contemporary U.S. Special Forces missions on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

2016

Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

2016
9
A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.
American Ripper

2017

American Ripper

2017
5.2
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
The American Presidency with Bill Clinton

2022

The American Presidency with Bill Clinton

2022
6
Hosted by President Bill Clinton, the series explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union across six themed episodes: race, extremism, the struggle for rights, presidential vision, global power.