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Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

2023

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

2023
7.5
Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honoring the trailblazers and game-changers.
Wild Travels

2018

Wild Travels

2018
WILD TRAVELS goes off the beaten path to celebrate America's unusual festivals, unknown museums and unconventional characters. It's intelligent, funny, and a bit irreverent, spotlighting our country's quirkiest people and places.
Mao

2024

Mao

2024
8
The People’s Republic of China now plays a central role in global politics, economics and diplomacy – more than it ever has before. Its president, Xi Jinping openly espouses the model forged by former Chairman, Mao Zedong, known as the Great Helmsman. But what do we really know about Mao? And how does his legacy relate to Xi’s ‘China Dream’? This 3-part documentary series explores Mao Zedong, his beliefs and his methods. It shows how these have shaped Xi’s philosophy and the reality of today’s China. Mao had set China on the road to true sovereignty, freeing it from the humiliation of foreign domination. Xi is now completing that journey towards the strong Middle Kingdom and cultural predominance that Mao aimed for – while sweeping under the carpet the unthinkable victims and costs of Mao’s rule. The story arc of Mao’s astonishing biography provides varied and profound insights into the ideals, strategies and ambitions of today’s People’s Repub
Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court

2023

Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court

2023
10
Documentary series examining the vital role the Supreme Court plays in the context of America’s shifting political landscape. Each of the four episodes features an in-depth look at pivotal cases that altered the state of the union.
Sexplora

2016

Sexplora

2016
6
Discover everything there is to know about that three letter word that turns us all on: SEX.
FantomWorks

2013

FantomWorks

2013
6
As a former test pilot, Dan Short hopes that Fantomworks will become a classic car restoration shop that runs with military precision. Instead, he is finding out that when making old cars 'better than new' - nothing goes according to plan.
Shark Men

2010

Shark Men

2010
A team of world-class anglers and scientists take on one of the most challenging fish imaginable: the great white shark.
Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

1989

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

1989
8.4
David Attenborough presents a series on fossils and palaeontology.
Breaking Bobby Bones

2021

Breaking Bobby Bones

2021
7
Bobby Bones crisscrosses the country to meet everyday heroes who have extraordinary jobs, hobbies and abilities, welcoming him with open arms to give him a crash course in their specialized skills.
Crash Course Linguistics

2020

Crash Course Linguistics

2020
Welcome to Crash Course Linguistics! Linguistics is everywhere and is super useful for pretty much everyone. Over 16 episodes, Taylor Behnke will teach you all about language, from its structure, to the relationship between language and our identity, the brain, and computers, to writing, language acquisition, and the diversity of human languages!
The Toys That Built America

2021

The Toys That Built America

2021
7
Against the backdrop of major events in American history like the Civil War and the Great Depression, "The Toys that Built America" tells a different story—one that brings toys to the forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts.
Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein

2023

Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein

2023
5.4
Follows the horrifying grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein, whose crimes inspired such iconic films as "Psycho", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", and "The Silence of the Lambs".
African Queens: Njinga

2023

African Queens: Njinga

2023
6.3
Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.
Bushwhacked!

2012

Bushwhacked!

2012
Join mates Brandon Walters (Australia) and ABC3's Kayne Tremills on a wild journey as they trek throughout Australia on some seriously weird and sometimes deadly wildlife missions in this action-packed, adrenalin-pumping adventure series. From chasing down dangerous spiders, killer sharks and venomous snakes, as well as friendly penguins and lovable turtles, the boys are constantly kept on their toes as Brandon sets Kayne amazing missions to complete during each episode.
The House

2015

The House

2015
7.5
Every episode, one interesting Belgian visits "The House" ("Het huis") for 24 hours. In this imposing house with a pool, surrounded by a forest, in an unknown location, the visitor is "locked away" from the rest of the world for 24 hours. They are interviewed, dissected, confronted by the interviewer.
In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

2023

In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

2023
7.9
This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
Churchill at War

2024

Churchill at War

2024
7.4
This captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era.
So You Think You'd Survive?

2014

So You Think You'd Survive?

2014
7.3
Like it or not, people face life-or-death situations all the time. Potential survival in such scenarios can increase if someone knows what to do in certain situations. This hourlong show features experts that debate what to do in dire situations. Whether being caught in a mudslide, near a sinkhole or in the path of a tornado, the panel offers ideas that could help increase the chances of survival in worst-case scenarios.
Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

2016

Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

2016
9.1
Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.
Moviedrome

1988

Moviedrome

1988
6
Cult films receive interesting introductions from an expert, before the entire film is screened.