New technology and the opening of previously closed societies are ushering in a golden age of archaeology, uncovering the secrets of some of history's most famous empires. Smithsonian Channel has gained access to some remarkable discoveries, and will reveal new insights in a major new programming block: BEHIND THE LOST EMPIRES. The block features specials on the lost city of Pompeii, a recently discovered Roman gladiator school in the heart of Europe, China's Han Dynasty and its infamous female Emperor Wu, and Burma, the world's first golden civilization.
America: land of liberty, opportunity, and some Seriously Amazing Objects, many of which are on display or in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. Join us as we whisk unsuspecting museum visitors inside the vaults to get up close and personal with some of history's great treasures. From the Spirit of St. Louis to the Model T, and from Edison's light bulb to Seinfeld's "puffy shirt," this series celebrates our nation's explorers, trailblazers, and megastars, sharing their stories through unforgettable objects.
Cineflix Productions for Discovery Life reveals the untold stories of one of the busiest and most unique ERs in America and provides an insider's look into heroic tales of survival in high stake situations behind the glitzy exterior of Las Vegas.
Buyers with dreams of living near the sand and surf learn that sometimes the ideal house may not be right on the beach. They'll tour different homes that offer the beach lifestyle at varying distances to the shore and witness firsthand the clear differences in space, amenities and views these homes offer. After carefully considering their options, they'll decide how close to the beach their dream house will be.
Cruising Santa Cruz's ocean highways, Edmund Kemper appears to be a 6'9" gentle giant who offers hundreds of young female hitchhikers a ride. But behind his charming smile and signature gold-rimmed glasses lurks a brutal and perverted monster. In 1973, while awaiting trial, Kemper was interviewed by psychiatrist Dr. Donald Lunde. Lunde records Kemper's detailed confession on audiotape. For 50 years these tapes were locked away and forgotten, but now they are public for the first time and reveal a tormented childhood, dark sexual fantasies, and a thirst for revenge on the person he despises most, his own mother.
Let's be real... dating is not the fantasy that TV makes it out to be. Instead, it's an absolute shit show of X-rated pics, ghosting and one night stands. Finally, an honest voice is coming to take on modern TV dating. In every episode, comedians will watch singles as they date, or at least try to date, providing unfiltered commentary on all the shock and awe that you the viewer are already thinking. It's everything you and your friends are already screaming at the TV during "real" dating shows; the funny, the cringe-worthy and the brutally honest. Welcome to Dating #NoFilter.
Randy is taking his head-to-hem bridal beauty show on the road! He'll be traveling to eight cities across the U.S. to consult with brides and make their wedding fantasies come true. While eager brides will be line-up around city blocks, Randy will focus on a few lucky brides-to-be who will get the full treatment.
The search for an all-new generation of myth-busting science superstars with mind-blowing build skills and nerves of steel. Using social media and spectacular stunts, a cast of fearless hopefuls are judged on their skills as they compete in never-before-seen myth-busting challenges.
Footage of extreme weather and natural disasters, along with commentary from survivors, geologists, meteorologists, theologians and recovery specialists about the powerful wrath of Mother Nature.
Five very different young women begin the long difficult journey of becoming nuns. The first step is called discernment and will help determine if they are capable of giving up the lives they've always known to become nuns.
The story behind the rise and fall of Bob Guccione, at his height one of the wealthiest men in America, who made millions with Penthouse magazine by taking on Playboy and pushing the world of adult entertainment further than ever before.
Heart of Darkness (2019) is a television mystery series on Investigation Discovery that focuses on relationships, friendships, and family bonds that have ultimately turned tragic. It features re-enactments of true crime stories, interviews with those involved or close to the case, and actual footage of events surrounding the story when applicable.