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King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

2013

King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons

2013
7
Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.
Did You Know Gaming?

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Did You Know Gaming?

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A YouTube series known for its discussion of little known facts behind the development and creation of video games.
Hustling America

2013

Hustling America

2013
4.7
Last Day of the Dinosaurs

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Last Day of the Dinosaurs

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8.3
Last Day of the Dinosaurs is a 2010 Discovery Channel television documentary about the extinction of the dinosaurs. It portrays the Alvarez hypothesis as the cause of extinction.
Welcome to the 80's

2009

Welcome to the 80's

2009
8.7
Planet Egypt

2011

Planet Egypt

2011
8.3
For many decades, archaeological excavations and scientific expeditions throughout the entire region have been attempting to solve the mystery of what held the Empire by the Nile together for so long. The four-part series Planet Egypt delves deep into crucial periods in the history of the Pharaohs. The documentary depicts the founding of the Empire under King Narmer, the rise of Egypt to a world power under Thutmose III, the revolution during the reign of Akhenaten and the enormous surge in construction activity under Pharaoh Ramses the Great. By means of dramatic re-enactments and lavish computer animations, Terra-X resurrects the world of Ancient Egypt. Entire cities such as Hierakonpolis, Thebes and Amarna are reconstructed in 3-D animations and brought back to life. Each episode sheds light on one of the vital foundation stones at the base of this extraordinary civilisation.
Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey

2011

Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey

2011
5.7
Joanna Lumley explores the culture and history of Greece.
Surviving Evil

2013

Surviving Evil

2013
4.7
Charisma Carpenter is the survivor of a real-life incident that she endured more than 20 years ago. The actress and two friends were swimming at San Diego's Torrey Pines State Beach in 1991 when they were violently attacked by an armed serial rapist. Carpenter fought for her survival after being held at gunpoint, but her two friends were both shot by the attacker. In the first episode of the series Charisma tells her story in raw emotional detail about what happened that night.
Close Encounters

2014

Close Encounters

2014
7
Reenactments of alien encounters.
Sexo Urbano

2003

Sexo Urbano

2003
4.7
Monty Don's French Gardens

2013

Monty Don's French Gardens

2013
7
Gardening Expert Monty Don visits gardens in France.
Howard Goodall's Story of Music

2013

Howard Goodall's Story of Music

2013
9
Shown as six one-hour programmes on BBC2, "Story of Music" presents Howard’s personal view of the musical timeline from the stone age to the digital age, including the influence of classical music on the growth of popular music as well as the evolution of blues, jazz and world music.
The Polar Bear Family & Me

2013

The Polar Bear Family & Me

2013
8.3
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons in Svalbard.
Prehistoric Autopsy

2012

Prehistoric Autopsy

2012
8.7
A journey into our evolutionary past, piecing together the bodies of our prehistoric family.
Folkeopplysningen

2012

Folkeopplysningen

2012
8.3
Andreas Wahl examines and debunks popular alternative, undocumented and supernatural claims with logical methodology and a scientific perspective.
First Tuesday

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First Tuesday

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New Zealand from Above

2012

New Zealand from Above

2012
7.7
An aerial journey from the deep south of the South Island to the northern tip of the North Island. We discover the landscapes and meet New Zealanders who talk about their work, interests and culture.
Mysteries at the Monument

2013

Mysteries at the Monument

2013
8.3
Host Don Wildman takes viewers around the country without having to leave the comforts of home, visiting national parks, statues, and memorials to reveal the history and mysteries that surround these treasures. Whether it be a mysterious disappearance, an unsolved murder or an unexplained haunting, the show reveals secrets and information about each monument leaving the viewer with the a deeper understanding of these important places but often overlooked pieces of American history.
The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West

2012

The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West

2012
7
Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head to Louisiana to live with Creole cowboys and Cajun swampmen, who wrestle 'gators and castrate bulls with their bare hands.
Wildest Latin America

2012

Wildest Latin America

2012
8
Through beautiful photography and the extraordinary stories of the animals and people that live there, this series celebrates Latin America's most iconic and dramatic locations. Trek across the mountainous peaks and volcanic slopes of the Andes; explore the windswept plains of the Patagonian wilderness; journey into the teeming forests of the Amazon, and wade through the giant swamps of Venezuela, as this beautiful five- part series celebrates the region's most iconic and dramatic locations.