In this fascinating new STEM series, host Danni Washington looks at the fun and clever ways scientists, engineers and innovators are copying plants, animals and more to create some of the world's most amazing advancements.
The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. As news spread of the discovery, thousands of prospective gold miners traveled by sea or over land to San Francisco and the surrounding area; by the end of 1849, the non-native population of the California territory was some 100,000 (compared with the pre-1848 figure of less than 1,000). A total of $2 billion worth of precious metal was extracted from the area during the Gold Rush, which peaked in 1852. This captivating, new documentary series explores the stories of struggle and triumph of the thousands who risked everything for the pursuit of wealth and the illusive American Dream.
Explore high-profile murder cases from the perspective of the medical examiner, as they work alongside homicide detectives to bring justice to murder victims and their families.
During the civil war between the Unitarians and Federalists in Córdoba in 1830, the historical series La Pulpera follows Fátima, the niece of the deposed Federalist leader Juan Bautista Bustos. After her stepfather is killed by the invading army, she and other women form a spy ring to sabotage the Unitarians, led by General José María "el Manco" Paz. To carry out her plan, Fátima infiltrates enemy ranks, a risky move that leads her into a forbidden and dangerous love with Manco Paz, putting her loyalty and her life on the line.
The mysterious disappearance of a young man breaks the calm in a quiet city in southern Chile. Rojas will have to solve the case facing a powerful institution that will respond with death and violence. Inspired by real events.
Interviews with the family and friends of victims, police, lawyers and psychologists tell the stories of some of the most shocking crimes committed by people using online dating.
Everyone knows the pit stops from Formula 1 races: choreographed and rehearsed to perfection - each team member is a cog in an unbelievably complex machine. But let’s put things into perspective: pit stops during races are one thing, but they can’t hold a wrench up to the mega pit stops this show´s got for you.
Mega Pit Stops documents how stressful the fight against the clock is when a cruise ship descends to the pit stop or one of the fastest trains in the world has to be completely overhauled in just ten days.
Great Big Story is a global media company devoted to cinematic storytelling. Headquartered in New York, with a bureau in London, our studios create and distribute micro docs and short films, as well as series for digital, social, TV and theatrical release. Since our launch in late 2015, our producers have traveled to more than 100 countries to discover the untold, the overlooked and the flat-out amazing.
Short compelling snapshots of places made famous by huge events, incredible circumstance, murders, disasters, tragedies and accidents. Locations and destinations from around the world imprinted in time through mystery, scandal, and intrigue.
Secret Eaters is a British documentary television series about overeating. It is shown on Channel 4 and presented by Anna Richardson. With their permission, people with eating habit problems are videoed in their home over a week. The subjects do not suspect that private investigators are also following and videoing them elsewhere. At the end of the week, the true amount of what the subjects have eaten is revealed. The subjects are given some days to change their habits, and are brought back, showing considerable weight loss. This drama is intercut with a separate short story where the presenter and food experts test some factor causing overeating.