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Egypt's Unexplained Files

2019

Egypt's Unexplained Files

2019
7.6
Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.
Crikey! It's the Irwins

2018

Crikey! It's the Irwins

2018
7.8
Follow Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin as they run the extraordinary Australia Zoo in the bushlands of northern Australia. Caring for over 1,200 animals, overseeing a world-class wildlife hospital, and conducting high-octane global conservation expeditions, the Irwins’ lives are full of adventure, fueled by their love of animals and passion for protecting them.
The Tesla Files

2018

The Tesla Files

2018
6.3
A new investigation driven by declassified CIA documents suggests a secret history of bitter rivalries, government conspiracies, Cold War, WWII spycraft, and amazing achievements of Nikola Tesla, a truly gifted man.
Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments

2018

Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments

2018
8.4
A feast for football fans keen to watch the greatest games, the best goals and the leading players to have appeared at FIFA's many tournaments.
The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen

2018

The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen

2018
6.5
A look at the lives of iconic pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Tecumseh, Davy Crocket and Andrew Jackson as they traveled across America.
American Ripper

2017

American Ripper

2017
5.1
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
James May: The Reassembler

2016

James May: The Reassembler

2016
7.2
When we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most of the time - do exactly what we want them to. But how on earth do these objects work? To find out, James May (fuelled by endless cups of tea) heads into his workshop with thousands of little pieces to assemble some of our most beloved and recognisable objects from scratch to see what it actually takes to get them to work.
Impossible Engineering

2015

Impossible Engineering

2015
6.8
Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, war ships and spacecraft are built and work. As the show revels in these modern day creations, it also leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.
How Earth Made Us

2010

How Earth Made Us

2010
7.2
In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still interacts with it, and actually increases the importance of such natural resources as minerals and fossil fuels.
Ghost Asylum

2014

Ghost Asylum

2014
6.7
A paranormal investigation team hunt for ghosts in asylums, sanitariums and mental hospitals in this reality series.
Mankind: The Story of All of Us

2012

Mankind: The Story of All of Us

2012
6.5
Mankind The Story of All of Us is an epic 12-hour television event about the greatest adventure of all time—the history of the human race. It takes 10 billion years for the ideal planet to form and 3 billion more for the right conditions to emerge before it finally happens: mankind begins. From there unfolds a fast-paced story told here through key turning points—stepping stones in our journey from hunter-gatherer to global citizen. It’s a tale of connections—why some ideas take hold and spread around the globe, and how the lives of people in one part of the world are shaped by events in another.
Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

2011

Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

2011
7.9
Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and underpins every aspect of our technological advancements. Without electricity, we would be lost. This series tells of dazzling leaps of imagination and extraordinary experiments - a story of maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, to communicate across the seas and through the air, to create modern industry and to give us the digital revolution.
Drain the Oceans

2018

Drain the Oceans

2018
7.4
Maritime mysteries—old and new—come to life in this series, combining scientific data and digital re-creations to reveal shipwrecks, treasures, and sunken cities on the bottom of lakes, seas and oceans around the world.
Shark Week

1988

Shark Week

1988
7.4
The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
Solar System

2024

Solar System

2024
8.1
Voyage across the solar system with Professor Brian Cox and explore the new discoveries, natural wonders and strange mysteries on the diverse worlds that orbit the sun.
Asia

2024

Asia

2024
9.1
From the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, showcasing the breath-taking variety of Asia's wildest places.
Dark Side of Comedy

2022

Dark Side of Comedy

2022
8.1
Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.
Everything's Gonna Be All White

2022

Everything's Gonna Be All White

2022
1.9
A deep dive into America's past and present through the experiences of people of color. The docuseries marries humor with history as it confronts the facets of racism, exploitation and discrimination that contributed to the formation of America.
Secrets of Playboy

2022

Secrets of Playboy

2022
6.4
Explore the hidden truths behind the fable and philosophy of the Playboy empire through a modern-day lens. The documentary series delves into the complex world Hugh Hefner created and examines its far-reaching consequences on our culture’s view of power and sexuality.
The Mating Game

2021

The Mating Game

2021
8.4
The struggles and successes of a wide variety of animals as they take on one of life's most vital challenges: finding a partner.