"For it is owning to their wonder that men now begin and first began to philosophize," wrote Aristotle. Examine the profound impact Western history's intellectual giants had on their time and on stimulating the minds of future generations.
Current and former New Scotland Yard detectives open their case files to tell the inside story of how they caught some of London's most notorious killers. Presented by Peter Bleksley.
A deep dive into one of the world’s most high-pressure professions: hostage negotiation. With exclusive access to the expert negotiators involved, we go behind the scenes of some of the world's most dangerous hostage situations, and reconstruct how the negotiations played out.
Deadly Disasters explores some of the most terrifying and destructive natural disasters to ever strike the planet, uncovering fascinating new details and packed with jaw-dropping footage.
Take an exclusive peek inside the adrenaline-fueled world of the real Expendables'. Mercenaries' shines a light on the murky world of guns for hire, examining their motivations, fears and hopes as they become embroiled in conflict across far-flung frontiers. These soldiers of fortune are modern day equivalents of the Renaissance Condottierri, making headlines as Private Military Companies'. Highly controversial and diverse in methods and morals, are they lawless murderers or honourable guardians of the weak? Frequently hired by governments and multinational corporations, who would these men refuse to fight for? Is there a code of honour amongst them? Mercenaries' will reveal how these soldiers are more than mere Hollywood mythology, as they risk their lives in places most men fear to tread.
Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of the first tourists to Scotland. With a Victorian guidebook in his hands, he travels across the country tracing the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism 200 years ago.
Great British Ghosts is a paranormal series that recounts stories of reported ghost sightings from some of the "most haunted" locations in the United Kingdom. It is presented by Michaela Strachan and was first aired on 18 August 2011.
The lowdown on affordable high-end home and garden makeovers for a fraction of the cost - from paint and tiles, to designer furniture, plants, and half-price electronics.
An automotive Battle Royale pitting 12 competitors against each other in a winner-take-all skills competition for a job at the most Bitchin’ custom car shop on the planet – Kindig-It Design. Dave Kindig and KevDogg are opening the garage doors in search of the most talented and driven mechanics, wrenchers and fabricators in the country. This is no ordinary job interview.
Owner's Manual is an American reality television series that airs on AMC and premiered on August 15, 2013. Announced in November 2012, the series' first season consists of eight, half-hour episodes. Owner's Manual tests whether it is best to read the included owner’s manual or not by representing each side of the divide in a weekly challenge. Ed Sanders and Marcus Hunt attempt to operate machinery and technology each week with one man working strictly from the manual and the other using his instincts.
Expert guide Raheim Robinson creates epic adventures for city dwellers. He helps others rediscover their authentic selves in nature. They explore lesser-known US national parks, charming towns with quirky history, and natural wonders.
The Ben and Dave Show is an interactive podcast and television series on the LGBT-themed here! television network. The podcast debuted online at heretv.com in October 2007. The televised version of the show premiered on here! on March 14, 2008. The podcast and the series are hosted by radio personality Ben Harvey and comedian Dave Rubin. The Ben and Dave Show features commentary from the pair on a variety of topics and interview segments.
Shortly after the television debut, The Ben and Dave Show podcasts disappeared from the here! website. Following the show's cancellation, Harvey and Rubin continued podcasting, under the new title The Six Pack.
Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America is an American food reality television series that premiered on June 6, 2012 on the Travel Channel. The program is hosted by actor and food enthusiast Adam Richman. In each episode, Richman samples what he considers to be the best sandwiches across the country, chooses a regional favorite, and then pits the winners against each other to find the nation's No. 1 sandwich.