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Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013

Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013
9
Final 24

2006

Final 24

2006
8.5
Final 24 is a Canadian documentary series which airs on the Discovery Channel and Global Television Network. The series explores the last 24 hours of the life of a person, usually a celebrity. The series is narrated by Canadian voice artist Dave McRae and Danny Wallace in the UK.
The History of Food

2018

The History of Food

2018
7.3
Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.
Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life

1959

Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life

1959
Join Alan Watts in season one of On Eastern Wisdom & Modern Life. His inaugural season introduces and begins to break down our understanding of what is and what could be.
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.
Veleno

2021

Veleno

2021
7
In 1997 a peaceful provincial community is disrupted by a number of cases of pedophilia and Satanism.
Countdown to Apocalypse

2012

Countdown to Apocalypse

2012
7
Experts review prophecies about the Mayan calender and the significance of December 21, 2012.
How The Earth Works

2013

How The Earth Works

2013
10
Biologist Liz Bonnin and geologist Martin Pepper set out on a global expedition to answer the most thought-provoking questions in earth science today. Throughout history, such geologic events as volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tectonic plate motion, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have continually reshaped Earth's surface, spreading chaos across the planet. By performing experiments, making observations in the field, and consulting expert scientists, the eight-part series works to uncover Earth's immeasurable capacity to create and destroy.
D-Day: Tag der Entscheidung

2015

D-Day: Tag der Entscheidung

2015
The Lost Tapes

2016

The Lost Tapes

2016
10
Encounter the Pearl Harbor attacks, the L.A. riots, the Son of Sam murders and Patty Hearst's kidnapping the way they unfolded on TVs and radios across America. We present these shocking events from the 20th century, not through traditional journalistic reportage, but in real-time, as they were covered by national and local news broadcasts. This footage, much of which has not been seen in decades, gives an intimacy and immediacy to stories we thought we knew but will now rediscover through a unique perspective.
Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

2013

Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

2013
5
Tom Kerridge, famed for cooking food that has won him two Michelin stars in his own pub, shows how to cook dishes at home inspired by British pub classics.
The First 48: Missing Persons

2011

The First 48: Missing Persons

2011
6.8
The First 48: Missing Persons is an American documentary television series on A&E. The series debuted on June 2, 2011, with the second season premiering on March 15, 2012.
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.
Extreme Treks

2014

Extreme Treks

2014
Join Ryan again on his most recent Extreme Treks series. Extreme Treks is part adventure, part exploration, and part education. The best way to understand and respect the world around us is to put yourself right in the path of Mother Nature.
Tell Me How I Died

2024

Tell Me How I Died

2024
7
There are hundreds of thousands of suspicious deaths in the U.S. every year. When there is nowhere else to turn, families and law enforcement count on forensic pathologists for answers. Part detective, part physician, and part advocate for the dead, pathologists work closely with investigators to crack the highly questionable cases. Using the autopsy and clues from the victim’s own body, they’ll uncover how the victim died and if it truly was an unfortunate event—or something far more sinister.
Timothy Spall: Somewhere at Sea

2010

Timothy Spall: Somewhere at Sea

2010
A mini-odyssey along the coast from Cornwall to Wales in the company of the actor Timothy Spall and his wife Shane on their Dutch barge.
Bloodlands

2014

Bloodlands

2014
5
In this documentary series, the discovery of a gruesome crime scene in a remote area sets investigators on the trail of a killer.
Building Big

2000

Building Big

2000
9
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.
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.
Big Rig Bounty Hunters

2013

Big Rig Bounty Hunters

2013
Big Rig Bounty Hunters is a reality program on the History Channel premiering in February, 2013, which observes men in action who do discovery and retrieval of lost, stolen, or otherwise missing tractor-trailer rigs and in some cases, towed vehicles and cargo on trailers. The style of the show is somewhat similar to another show on the History Channel dealing with operation of large trucks, Ice Road Truckers. The show highlights the activities of several crews of recovery agents all over the US who perform various recoveries of stolen or abandoned vehicles or rescues of incapacitated vehicles. The men get paid for their recovery actions and can receive bonuses for successful recovery of the cargo or contents of the trailers.