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Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath

2014

Operation Stonehenge: What Lies Beneath

2014
7
Stonehenge is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating historical sites that Britain has to offer, largely because historians have little idea what the huge stone monoliths were for, or how they got there. There's no end of theories, but none of them so far have been conclusive. Recent revolutionary research has just been undertaken which, over the course of four years, has yielded some fascinating insights into the site. Drawing on this new data, archaeologists might finally be able to put to bed some of its mysteries. This two-part programme reveals the project's findings
Inside the Spitfire Factory

2020

Inside the Spitfire Factory

2020
8
A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.
Primal Instinct

2018

Primal Instinct

2018
6.7
Documentary anthology of true crime stories. Partially actual photos and videos plus reenactments. Showing on the Investigation Discovery channel.
Life Among Lions

2024

Life Among Lions

2024
The unprecedented story of the first man that was accepted by a pride of wild lions. The naturalist and ethologist Jorge Alesanco has lived with the great kings of the Masai Mara for more than 15 years, following them, loving them, and discovering unusual behaviours which have never before been documented. Until now. In this unique and fascinating series, he brings us closer to the lions than ever before.
Small Town Security

2012

Small Town Security

2012
3.2
Small Town Security is an American reality television series produced by Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver from Left/Right Productions for the AMC network. The unscripted show focuses on a small, family-owned, private security company called JJK Security, located in the rural city of Ringgold, Georgia.
Tueurs et menteurs

2024

Tueurs et menteurs

2024
8
Explores the diabolical personas of murderers who cry fake tears to manipulate the media and public in a disturbing attempt to exonerate themselves from their crimes. Chilling cases where public appearances and police interviews played host for killers Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Drew Peterson, Chacey Poynter, Stephen McDaniel and Chris Watts to feign grief in attempts to persuade the public of their innocence.
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.
Police Rescue Australia

2023

Police Rescue Australia

2023
Follow police rescue and bomb disposal teams in high risk situations. From mountain rescues, missing persons cases, sieges and counter terrorism, we see police save others.
First On Scene

2024

First On Scene

2024
With first-hand accounts from emergency responders, police and journalists, this thrilling series is a jaw-dropping insight into the most heroic, uplifting, bizarre, life-changing, and heart-breaking moments captured on camera.
The Gulf War

1996

The Gulf War

1996
Two-part documentary about the Gulf War
Mega Transports

2017

Mega Transports

2017
Everyone knows heavy haulage: large parts are transported on big trucks with yellow warning lights on streets. However, all that is "peanuts" compared to our "mega transports": heavier, larger, more complicated and more unusual. These require pinpoint planning, which can only take place with special safety precautions, and for which large teams plan months in advance before things are ready.
Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages

2014

Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages

2014
Penelope Keith explores our changing relationship with villages
Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death

2023

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death

2023
Remarkable life-saving operations and extraordinary stories of surgical skill.
Hairy Bikers: Route 66

2019

Hairy Bikers: Route 66

2019
8
The Hairy Bikers traverse the infamous Route 66, serving up plenty of delicious food along the way.
Football: A Brief History by Alfie Allen

2017

Football: A Brief History by Alfie Allen

2017
5.5
Actor Alfie Allen, made famous by the television series Game of Thrones, portrays us in this documentary of the two episodes of History Channel his other great love: Football.
Story of Masters

2020

Story of Masters

2020
6
Embarking on an exploration, Dan encounters martial arts masters, delving into their lineage from ancient times to modern-day arenas.
Battle Factory

2015

Battle Factory

2015
2
Battle Factory takes us into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world, where raw materials become finished products
Chasing Monsters: El Niño

2018

Chasing Monsters: El Niño

2018
5
Chasing Monsters show cases the unique lives of big wave surfers, as they pursue the storms of the 2016 El Nino season in search of the biggest waves.
Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places

2016

Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places

2016
7
Commander Stephen Hawking pilots his space ship, the SS Hawking, on the journey of a lifetime, zooming from black holes to the Big Bang, Saturn to Santa Barbara. After all, why should astronauts have all the fun?
When Metal Ruled the 80s

2022

When Metal Ruled the 80s

2022
5.5
The stories behind the rise of metal, which dominated the US music scene during the 80s.