4 episodes. Original documentary series that makes visible great women that History has forgotten. Luisa Ignacia Roldán, Dolors Aleu, Carmen de Burgos and María de Castilla are the historical protagonists on whom the story focuses. Through them we will meet other women who have influenced fields such as medicine, politics, sports, the arts or engineering. Through dramatized re-enactments and interviews, the lives of historical and current pioneers are contrasted
Why do mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others? What happens to the body when it faces extreme cold? What is best to lower body temperature, cold or hot beverages? Why does it hurt so much to get pricked with a needle? Marley will be our guide in this scientific quest to answer these questions, with five guinea pig testers who will participate in fun experiments.
Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.
John's mission to help return Little White and Little Grey from captivity to the Icelandic beluga whale sanctuary continues. When the whales are finally loaded onto their 12-hour flight to Iceland, there is a huge sense of relief for the entire team.
Explore the tropical forests, dense jungles, and vast grasslands of Colombia, where a tremendous array of animals face a daily struggle against fierce predators and harsh weather. Watch as young tamarins face deadly boa constrictors, capuchins dodge hungry jaguars, capybaras share streams with caimans, and dazzling hummingbirds engage in an endless quest for nectar. In these unforgiving landscapes, stunning creatures and hidden dangers are waiting to be discovered around every corner.
Do you really know the person you're dating? 91 million of us search for love online, but internet dating can be dangerous. With access to the victims' families and police, this series looks at real life love stories that ended in tragedy.
Two men, one mission. Andrew and Mat are old pals, and they share a great passion: the search for gold! In the Australian wilderness adventurers hoping for the big discovery. Prospectors Mat has operated there for over ten years, that is what "washing dirt" is called: He dredged tons of earth by a huge drum and washes out the fine gold. And Andrew is active in the outback at his side, because the German after several trips to the continent now is also an expert in Australia. On Mats mine the men live their dream of gold rush in Australia.
A look at Canada's resilient, vibrant northern communities and the determined men and women who help provide their lifeline to the outside world. These groups are linked together by the summer sealift, when ships loaded with critical cargo travel each year to the farthest reaches of the north to deliver food, clothing, supplies and vital pieces of infrastructure.
Hosted by Mexican TV personality Alfonso "Poncho" Herrera, this series combines hard data and scientific observations with some of the most outrageous, hilarious and spectacularly painful bloopers ever recorded on video.
In the new series, SUPER FACTORIES, viewers will be taken inside of the world’s smartest, biggest and most cutting-edge factories to get a behind-the-scenes look at the many unique products they manufacture at baffling speeds with astonishing efficiency and precision. From the big and the mighty machines that push boundaries to create things like the McLaren supercar and Tesla batteries, to the useful products that make everyday life go round, such as the inner workings of UPS and the journey of Amazon parcels, SUPER FACTORIES spotlights the factories that make our world what it is today.