The Death Coast is an area of rough sea in the North Atlantic that's claimed more than six thousand vessels across centuries. Many sailors braved these waters – some for trade, some for war, and some for plunder. Gold and priceless objects from their wrecked ships now lie scattered across the ocean floor but salvaging has been banned here for the last decade. Now, after a long battle, shipwreck hunter Jeff Mackinnon has won exclusive rights to dive. He and his team have just 12 weeks to search the wrecks before the turbulent waters of the Death Coast make diving impossible.
Across 10 captivating episodes, this docuseries delves into the influential factors that defined the transformative decade known for changing the world forever. From the Y2K scare to the musical genius of Weird Al Yankovic, the cultural impact of Tupac and the phenomenon of Titanic, as well as the iconic presence of Madonna and the global dance sensation of the Macarena, the series examines the powerful forces that shaped this era. Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey that unravels the essence of a decade that left an indelible mark on history.
Follow Eva Longoria as she traverses Mexico exploring one of the most popular, and arguably misunderstood, global cuisines. From harvesting blue agave for tequila as the Aztecs once did, to slow cooking traditional mole sauce in Oaxaca, join Longoria as she journeys across the many vibrant regions of Mexico to reveal its unique and colorful cuisines.
A new series from Chef Evan Funke spotlighting his searches in Italy for the remaining masters of pasta. The series explores the culture, history and lore behind the unique shapes and textures of the staple food in an effort to save them forever.
Hosted by Ian Nathan, this series features the cinematic stories of the Cold War era: propaganda, nuclear fear, a change in the US society; the spy games; and the rise and fall of the USSR and East Germany (and everything in between). Film critics and historians examine the industry both as it was happening in real time, and how films from this period have become seminal classics.
Julie Walters invites viewers to take a great escape into our great outdoors. Britain - the majestic isle we call home - is made up of some gloriously varied landscapes. Sitting within those landscapes are the cherished places we never tire of and plenty of hidden gems many of us are yet to discover. For The Love of Britain provides a guide to both, taking us on a journey through all that's truly great about our country. With the help of some familiar faces, the series explores the length and breadth of the nation, with each episode focussing on a different part of the UK. From our lakes, to our peaks and our sweeping coastline, viewers will be guided through our green and pleasant island home... from those who both live in it and love it.
In this three-part documentary series, Belgian-Moroccan documentary maker Younes Haidar goes on a road trip through Flanders and Morocco, hoping to discover who the Flemish and Moroccan really are. When he asks actor Zouzou Ben Chikha to read the documentary, the whole story takes a drastic turn.
This wonderful series goes behind the high redbrick walls of Chilton Foliat in Berkshire, where Harry Dodson carefully recreates a traditional Victorian kitchen garden. Using traditional tools Harry painstakingly transformed the weed-choked ground into a gardener's and cook's delight solving many horticultural mysteries along the way and showing how gardeners dealt with pests and how they grew exotic fruits and vegetables for the household all year round.
Sister Wendy Beckett, a cloistered nun and Oxford-educated art scholar, takes an art appreciation tour across America, visiting six major art museums in this 6-hours documentary series from PBS.
A legend of radio, television, and live performance, Victor Borge entertained the world with his clever and unique blend of comedy and music. This collection includes 8 uproarious specials from the archives, including routines like Phonetic Punctuation, The History of the Piano, It's Now or Never with Sergio Franchi, and many others.
Ambitious 11-part docudrama of the life, teaching, and work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This series was produced by East-German television. The series shows important points in the life and political development of these immense figures, from Marx's birth in 1818 until Engel's death in 1895.