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History Detectives

2003

History Detectives

2003
7
A group of researchers help people to find answers to various historical questions they have, usually centering around a family heirloom, an old house or other historic object or structure. It devotes itself "to exploring the complexities of historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects."
Songs at the Center

2015

Songs at the Center

2015
Songs at the Center celebrates The Song. The Songwriter. And Their Stories. We feature Songwriting Royalty, as well as other artists you’ll want to get to know better. The series is taped before a live audience, in an interview/performance format, where singer-songwriters sit down with series creator and host, Eric Gnezda, for a chat and a few songs.
Million Dollar Listing New York: Ryan's Wedding

2016

Million Dollar Listing New York: Ryan's Wedding

2016
2
Ryan Serhant, star of "Million Dollar Listing New York," and his fiancée Emilia Bechrakis invite viewers to attend their wedding ceremony on the gorgeous Greek island of Corfu. But before they walk down the aisle, Ryan and Emilia must see to all of the preparations for their big day
Wild Alaska Live

2017

Wild Alaska Live

2017
1.5
The cameras are turned on a must-see natural spectacle that plays out across the vast Alaskan wilderness, where some of the world’s most remarkable animals – bears, wolves, moose, orcas and eagles – gather by the thousands to take part in Alaska’s summer feast, an event never before captured live on television.
Elizabeth I's Secret Agents

2017

Elizabeth I's Secret Agents

2017
8
This three-part series uncovers the network of spymasters and secret agents that helped protect Queen Elizabeth I from assassination, terror and treason for over 40 years. During a period when Britain was divided, unstable and violent, one of the world’s first secret services was born. Run by William and Robert Cecil, this father and son team had the duty of protecting the Queen and the Country. This series asks leading historians to each study the period from a different key player’s point of view, dissecting the minds and motivations of the protagonists, to reveal a covert spy network - and present a picture of the Elizabethan Court as it really was. This series takes us through the biggest events of the period, from the entrapment and execution of Mary Queen of Scots to the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the capture and escape of Catholic fugitive John Gerard and the most infamous terrorist conspiracy in British history - the Gunpowder Plot.
Reinventing China

2023

Reinventing China

2023
7.5
Original Fare

2013

Original Fare

2013
Join Kelly Cox as she hunts, forages, and farms her way across the globe to search for the best ingredients our planet has to offer.
The Story of China

2016

The Story of China

2016
8
Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.
The Art Show

2018

The Art Show

2018
Travel the globe witnessing fascinating stories about art. You’ll see new artwork being made, meet artists in their studios and experience cultural treasures with experts.
Pioneers of Television

2008

Pioneers of Television

2008
6
A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.
Steven Raichlen's Project Smoke

2015

Steven Raichlen's Project Smoke

2015
9
The first how-to show to focus exclusively on smoking. From hot smoking and smoke-roasting to cold-smoking and smoking with hay, Raichlen shows you how to get creative with smoked food.
Front and Center

2008

Front and Center

2008
Front and Center is the critically-acclaimed concert series that was launched in the Spring of 2012. The original one hour, commercial-free, all-music program airs nationwide on public television. Through the years, it has presented an eclectic mix of Grammy winning, multi-platinum selling industry vets and chart toppers, including the likes of Jack Johnson, Train, The Avett Brothers, Cyndi Lauper, the Goo Goo Dolls and more.
Shakespeare Uncovered

2012

Shakespeare Uncovered

2012
7.5
Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros

2022

The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros

2022
10
The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.
Lost LA

2016

Lost LA

2016
Much of Los Angeles's past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.
Colombia - Wild and Free

2022

Colombia - Wild and Free

2022
10
Journey to South America to explore the magnificent flora and fauna of Colombia, from the wild, largely deserted Pacific coast to the snow-covered volcanoes of the Andes, from the plains of the Orinoco region to the rainforests of the Amazon.
Australia's First 4 Billion Years

2013

Australia's First 4 Billion Years

2013
8
Of all the continents on Earth, none preserves a more spectacular story of our planet's origins than Australia. NOVA's four-part "Australia's First 4 Billion Years" takes viewers on a rollicking adventure from the birth of the Earth to the emergence of the world we know today. With help from host and scientist Richard Smith, we meet titanic dinosaurs and giant kangaroos, sea monsters and prehistoric crustaceans, disappearing mountains and deadly asteroids. Epic in scope, intimate in nature, this is the untold story of the land "down under," the one island continent that has got it all. Join NOVA on the ultimate Outback road trip, an exploration of the history of the planet as seen through the window of the Australian continent.
PBS Infinite Series

2016

PBS Infinite Series

2016
Mathematician Kelsey Houston-Edwards offers ambitious content for viewers that are eager to attain a greater understanding of the world around them. Math is pervasive - a robust yet precise language - and with each episode you’ll begin to see the math that underpins everything in this puzzling, yet fascinating, universe.
Lowdown

2010

Lowdown

2010
5.7
Lowdown shines a torch on the life of a man whose job it is to feed the public's insatiable appetite for celebrity gossip. Alex Burchill, the author of the Lowdown column which appears in the once great but now ailing tabloid newspaper – the Sunday Sun. Each week Alex interviews celebrities for his column, and each week at least one of those celebrities ruins his week. Sometimes the celebrity gets drunk and punches Alex out. Sometimes the celebrity gets him arrested. Usually the celebrity sleeps with his girlfriend, Rita. It may not sound like much of a life, but it invariably leads to great copy and the readers love it. In fact, it's the only thing standing between the Sunday Sun and oblivion.
Oregon Experience

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Oregon Experience

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From historical biographies to issues and events that have shaped the state, explore Oregon's rich past and gain a better understanding of its historical, social and political fabric.