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Wild Israel

2016

Wild Israel

2016
8.5
From the spectacular shores of the Red Sea to the scorching heat of the Negev desert, Israel boasts a diverse array of natural landscapes. Explore the vast kaleidoscope of animal and plant life that populate its dramatic topography.
The Challenge: Untold History

2022

The Challenge: Untold History

2022
8.7
Exploring the conception of the reality show. Featuring commentaries from competitors, producers, media analysts and famous fans.
Make It Out Alive

2017

Make It Out Alive

2017
5
The untold human stories behind some of the world’s greatest disasters.
Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken

2024

Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken

2024
8.5
An inspiring story of healing and transcendence through the power of music. When five female residents from the Topeka Correctional Facility, a women's prison in Kansas, write letters to Etheridge, she then uses as inspiration to create and perform an original song for them. Having recently lost her son to opioids, Etheridge works to understand and interrupt the cycle of addiction while connecting with these women who, so often, are forgotten by society.
Rome's Chariot Superstar

2019

Rome's Chariot Superstar

2019
10
In 90 A.D., ancient Rome played host to a sporting spectacle that attracted crowds three times the size of the Colosseum?s gladiator games: chariot racing. Every week, 150,000 fans packed the massive Circus Maximus, not just to cheer on the speed, fury, and danger of the races, but to witness the champion charioteer, Flavius Scorpus. Examine his improbable rise from young slave to arguably the most successful competitor in the sport?s history.
Wild Castles

2017

Wild Castles

2017
8
From the exquisite brown bears and aquatic salamanders of Predjama Castle, to the Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the fictional fortresses of some of Disney's most iconic princesses, explore the curious history of these imposing European structures and the creatures that now call them home.
Murderous History

2021

Murderous History

2021
7
At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates

2020

An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates

2020
Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a stately home isn't quite the fairy tale it's made out to be. Join Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke as she ventures through some of the most storied and remarkable estates in Great Britain. From England's Newby Hall and Holdenby House to Scotland's Inveraray and Floors Castles, this is an all-access look at grand residences and the families who keep their histories alive.
Aerial Britain

2019

Aerial Britain

2019
4.7
Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.
Pink Collar Crimes

2018

Pink Collar Crimes

2018
6
The impossible-to-believe, often absurd, true stories about the most unexpected women — PTA moms, country-club chairwomen, and more — who took big risks, pocketed big cash and then served hard time.
Behind the Music

2021

Behind the Music

2021
5
The groundbreaking and prolific music documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best of the vault remastered and updated for today’s audiences featuring artist interviews, a creative refresh and reimagined visual style.
Epic Warrior Women

2018

Epic Warrior Women

2018
7
Join us as we tell the tales of history's most iconic female fighters, from the legendary Amazons of Central Asia to the gladiators of the Roman Empire to the all-female fighting force of West Africa.
China From Above

2015

China From Above

2015
5
China is a land of immense scale and diversity, an ancient civilization with a fascinating history dating back thousands of years. From the monumental engineering feats of the Great Wall, to innovative and unique farming techniques, and a massive water splashing festival, you’ll discover how China has transformed its cities and infrastructure so much in three decades while still retaining its strong traditions, and how these strong traditions have shaped China’s landscape to make it uniquely recognizable and truly magnificent, especially from the air!
The Carters: Hurts to Love You

2025

The Carters: Hurts to Love You

2025
10
Unravel a deeply disturbing path told by Angel Conrad, the Nick and Aaron Carter's sister, along with first-time interviews with friends Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis. Never-before-seen home movies that detail the brothers' rise to fame and the devastating toll it took on their family also help tell the Carters’ story.
Brazil Untamed

2016

Brazil Untamed

2016
10
The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, a lush environment where a tangled web of lives comes together. Tree-dwelling capuchin monkeys, gravity-defying Piraputanga fish that leap out of the water to pluck fruit from trees, and over 650 species of birds call this ecosystem home. Wade into this wonderland of biodiversity and uncover its natural rhythms.
Inside Mighty Machines

2019

Inside Mighty Machines

2019
6.7
Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world's mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.
Pillowcase Murders

2024

Pillowcase Murders

2024
5.5
When dozens of women enjoying their golden years unexpectedly died at Senior Living Communities across the Dallas area, authorities classified the deaths as natural causes. No one suspected that a cold-blooded, serial killer, posing as a maintenance man, was targeting one of the most vulnerable populations: elderly women.
The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017

The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017
7.6
Take a pilgrimage across the Holy Land as we explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth, separating history from legend.
Searching for Secrets

2021

Searching for Secrets

2021
6
Journey back in time to uncover buried tales in cities across the globe, following local guides and historians on a journey that is both travel exposé and urban mystery.
Aerial Italy

2023

Aerial Italy

2023
7
Take in the sights and sounds of Italy from the sky and learn about Europe's boot from heel to toe.