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Hunting Atlantis

2021

Hunting Atlantis

2021
6.3
The Lost City of Atlantis has fascinated philosophers and historians for nearly 2,400 years and is known as one of the most extraordinary mysteries of the world. With a new trail of evidence, expert Stel Pavlou and volcanologist Jess Phoenix set out on a quest to solve the greatest archaeological mystery of all time – the rediscovery of Atlantis.
Shark Attack Files

2021

Shark Attack Files

2021
7
Scientific experts research about the bizarre and fascinating shark behavior based on real footage captured by professionals and bystanders.
The Machines That Built America

2021

The Machines That Built America

2021
7
The stories behind innovations such as TV, radio, phones, airplanes, motorcycles and power tools as well as the inventors including Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker.
People Magazine Investigates: Crimes of Fashion

2018

People Magazine Investigates: Crimes of Fashion

2018
7.3
Investigation Discovery joins forces with reporters from People magazine to tell stories of high-end fashion icons and their couture crimes that captured headlines. The adage"if looks could kill" takes on entirely unique meaning in the series, which grants People's journalists exclusive access beyond the catwalk to reveal that fashion can sometimes be fatal. The hourlong tales of depravity, obsession, and family betrayal in the fashion world all have a common thread -- cold-blooded murder.
Louisiana Law

2021

Louisiana Law

2021
7
Follow the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most mysterious and beautiful places on earth; the state of Louisiana.
Murderous History

2021

Murderous History

2021
7
At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
Ancient Engineering

2021

Ancient Engineering

2021
5.7
Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.
Legends of the Pharaohs

2021

Legends of the Pharaohs

2021
5.7
This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
I Survived a Crime

2021

I Survived a Crime

2021
6
A journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked first perceive the danger through the potential long-lasting effects. Using surveillance and cell phone footage captured during the crime, the series follows individuals going about their daily lives who were confronted with a dangerous situation and forced to make a quick decision on how to protect themselves or their families.
Evil Kin

2013

Evil Kin

2013
5
It's amazing the things that you can inherit from your family gene pool: blue eyes, a beautiful smile, a winning personality. But what about your family's less desirable traits? A grandfather's talent for swindling, an aunt's knack for aggravated assault or even a father's flair for murder.... can you actually inherit evil from your family tree? Evil Kin begs this question as well as whether psychopathic behavior is pre-programmed. From siblings who conspire to kill their parents, to three brothers who grow up independently to become a serial killer, a rapist and a mercenary, Evil Kin follows true-crime mysteries surrounding bone-chilling cases that prove blood is always thicker than water.
Dream Routes

2021

Dream Routes

2021
6.2
A three-part film project dedicated to exceptional travel routes through six important Southern and Central Asian countries. These journeys take us on adventurous routes through diverse and remote landscapes, as well as to culturally diverse people, rich in traditions of various religions.
Container Homes

2016

Container Homes

2016
6.3
Follow innovative builders as they crisscross the country transforming shipping containers into luxurious and creative homes for discerning clients. Give up your idea of traditional design and start thinking inside the box!
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

2020

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

2020
3.3
Inspired by the music and subjects featured in the series “Godfather of Harlem,” this documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, and connects that history to our present moment.
The Crimes that Changed Us

2020

The Crimes that Changed Us

2020
8
The stories of murder investigations and their extraordinary consequences, which overturned laws, transformed police interrogation and revolutionised forensic detection.
My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps

2020

My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps

2020
8
Quarantining at home hasn't stopped everyone's favorite foot fixers from helping patients with their foot troubles. Dr. Brad and Dr. Ebonie are teaming up with the compassionate and intelligent Dr. Sarah Haller, who is joining the medical series and has been working alongside Dr. Brad for years, on all new episodes of My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps. In the midst of a world shutdown by COVID-19, these dynamic foot doctors pledge to help shocking podiatric cases, one video call at a time. Each 30-minute episode will follow three patients as they undergo virtual consultations to begin their journey towards surgeries that will leave their feet radically transformed and their lives changed forever. COVID toes have nothing on these cases!
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020
9.3
A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

2018

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

2018
5.3
Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.
Secrets in the Ice

2020

Secrets in the Ice

2020
8.3
Mysterious frozen lakes filled with bones, mummified bodies hanging from inside a glacier, and a 30,000-year-old virus frozen in ice brought back to life in a laboratory. In an all new Science Channel series, SECRETS IN THE ICE, experts and scientists are exposing dark secrets, forgotten treasures and lost relics from some of the coldest places on Earth. Using state of the art archaeological technologies and cutting-edge CGI animation, SECRETS IN THE ICE spotlights the mysteries that have been locked away in icy tombs all over the world for centuries. At the base of a massive glacier in Southern Greenland, Danish archeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient stone hut. Was this site the home to a Viking seer practicing black magic? In Siberia, archeologists have excavated a mummy with fantastical tattoos against the many warnings of locals. Have they uncovered buried treasure, or unleashed an ancient curse?
First Ladies

2020

First Ladies

2020
5.3
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015
6.7
This compilation show presented by Richard Hammond takes a look back at Top Gear's most famous creations from the past 21 seasons. Relive many of the greatest and boldest endeavors in all their splendor, including the Train-Cars, James' Caravan Airship, the Hammerhead Eagle-i Thrust and the Hovervan.