Michael and Ashley Cordray make their largest investment ever with a 25-room boarding house built in 1912; while managing a strict deadline and lots of unforeseen complications, they transform it into a one-of-a-kind hotel.
American Titans tells the little known stories of the men who made America what it is today as they emerged from rags to incomprehensible riches: Rockefeller, Carnegie, Ford, Edison, Stanford and Hearst. Their ferocious drive, innovation and often sheer recklessness took them to the top of the rich and powerful list.
The ultimate talk show for animal lovers. This weekly series is hosted by two veterinarians, a wildlife expert, and a field reporter who provide advice, personal stories, and the latest pet news.
The story of Qin Shi Huang is as epic in life as it is in death. Crowned as a boy king over 2,000 years ago, he grew to unify China for the first time, establishing a new form of government, uniform laws, and a single writing system that is still in use today. He also ordered the construction of a royal tomb that is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza and is guarded by a massive army of terracotta warriors. Explore the transformative life and magnificent afterlife of China's first emperor.
Cindy Stumpo is one of Boston's best luxury home builders. And even with the recession in full swing, she's as busy as ever. When her broker tells her the time is right to list her 90 Brookline property, Cindy and her team race against the clock to finish construction in time for a broker's Open House. But between managing her crew, dealing with her ex-husband, and training her daughter to one day take over the business, Cindy has got her work cut out for her.
Dive into the frigid world of competitive ice fishing, following a tight-knit group of colorful fishermen as they compete against Mother Nature – and each other – every weekend. These ice fishing fanatics have waited nine months for temperatures to drop low enough to freeze the lakes so they can walk on water and drop in their lines. With personal bets for bragging rights and derby prizes sometimes reaching upwards of $100,000, these weekend warriors are willing to do whatever it takes to best their fishing buddies, catch the big one and win the money.
What started with a single turd and a simple concept, Mary’s moose-poop creations took America by storm after a local news story went viral. Helping Mary bring her art to the masses are her longtime partner Deb, teenaged daughter Katie, and a colorful cast of locals.
With her days of all-out partying on "Jersey Shore" over, reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is fashioning a different sort of entrepreneurship in the Garden State. Her interest in interior design has spawned a business partnership with husband Jionni Lavalle. Along with help from family and close friends, the couple buy Jersey Shore homes, renovate them from top to bottom, and then negotiate flips. Each episode focuses on a different area of the property -- from the bedrooms to bathrooms, kitchen, basement, backyard and more -- and feature Nicole's inexpensive design touches and Jionni's contracting/building skills. With their own money and reputations on the line, the dynamic duo does what it takes to complete the project on budget and flip a profit.
Inside a century-old New England tool factory a group of the nation's top restorers and craftsmen come together to restore heirlooms and precious items in secret. And then they reveal them to unsuspecting recipients. Each episode unearths surprising history, hidden details, and brings to life people's most treasured possessions.
New evidence shines a light on the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and his disturbing transformation from a shy boy to one of the world's most infamous serial killers and criminals.
Comedy showcases of the hottest standup comics, broadcast live from a VIP, guest-list-only speakeasy. You can’t into The Guest List unless you’re on the guest list.