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Versailles

2009

Versailles

2009
6.5
Symbol of France’s glory, Versailles is probably the most splendid royal palace in Europe. From 1643 to 1792 it was the stage on which the most glorious period of the French Monarchy played out, until the darkest days, at the fall of the Bourbon dynasty. This collection offers a sensitive and endearing portrait of the monarchs and recreates their life, loves and political willpower.
Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

2019

Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

2019
6
Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.
Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

2019

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

2019
8
The individual stories of previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms, without parole, who are now seeking resentencing on the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling. While some may be resentenced to life, others could be immediately released or given a new sentence that makes them eligible for parole.
Unexplained and Unexplored

2019

Unexplained and Unexplored

2019
6
Did the Maya Empire relocate to America? How did Merriweather Lewis really die? Where did the Ark of the Covenant end up after being smuggled out of Jerusalem? Explorers Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah use historical maps as well as modern imaging techniques to examine these and other mysteries.
Unexplained: Caught On Camera

2019

Unexplained: Caught On Camera

2019
7
Clip show featuring terrifying, remarkable and unexplainable footage.
Stalkers Who Kill

2016

Stalkers Who Kill

2016
3
When relationships go bad and one partner becomes obsessive, the gruesome fact is that, sometimes, the victim can pay the ultimate price.
Close Quarter Battle

2012

Close Quarter Battle

2012
7.5
Elite Military/Special Police Force TV series hosted by US Special Forces veteran Terry Schappert.
Leavenworth

2019

Leavenworth

2019
8
This controversial true-crime series seeks to uncover the inner workings of the military justice system as former Army Lieutenant Clint Lorance faces 19 years at the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth for the deaths of two local men in Afghanistan in July 2012.
River of No Return

2019

River of No Return

2019
7
In the Frank Church Wilderness, the only means of transport and accessing supplies are by way of the largest un-dammed river in North America, the Salmon River, commonly referred to as “The River of No Return.” Under these circumstances, the residents of “The Frank” tackle everyday life in one of America’s last frontiers – from twenty-somethings seeking to test their limits, to the living legends of the River who have chosen to spend their lives there.
Most Terrifying Places

2019

Most Terrifying Places

2019
8.5
Revealing super scary locations around the world.
The World's Deadliest Weather

2016

The World's Deadliest Weather

2016
8.5
Extraordinary stories of weather survival and endurance from around the globe caught on cameras, phones and security cameras.
Secrets of the Brain

2016

Secrets of the Brain

2016
5
Neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis goes in search of people with unusual neurological conditions that give us a fascinating insight into how our brains work.
Deadliest Journeys

2008

Deadliest Journeys

2008
7.5
Dodging landslides in Tajikistan. Crossing bridges that could collapse at any moment in Madagascar. Battling mountain monkeys in Guyana. Journeying on icy, mountainous roads in Ladkh. Every day, children, migrants and workers undertake incredible journeys. In this action packed series, we tell their stories.
Killer Motive

2019

Killer Motive

2019
7.5
Uncovering the dark and twisted motives that led to gruesome killings in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the relationships behind the horrific killings and of the psychology of the people who committed them.
Extreme Measures

2018

Extreme Measures

2018
8.5
The stories of real people who are tormented by the past and take extreme measures to solve the murders of loved ones.
The Apollo Chronicles

2019

The Apollo Chronicles

2019
8.5
A documentary mini-series that chronicles NASA's historic journey to the moon.
The 101 Events That Made The 20th Century

2018

The 101 Events That Made The 20th Century

2018
8
The history of mankind is a never-ending story of change, revolution, and evolution, but surely no span of a hundred years can claim to have changed the world so dramatically as the Twentieth Century. In this series we examine the 101 Events which, in the judgment of experts, including those who contribute to the series, most influentially shaped the century, our world, and our way of life.
History's Verdict

2013

History's Verdict

2013
6.5
A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.
Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved

2019

Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved

2019
9
A team of experts, including biologist Dan Riskin, zoologist Lucy Cooke, wildlife expert Bradley Trevor Greive and marine biologist Andrew Nosal, unpack nature's strangest mysteries to reveal the explanations behind these remarkable behaviors.
Skyscrapers: Engineering the Future

2019

Skyscrapers: Engineering the Future

2019
7
A spotlight on ambitious plans that cities are undertaking to transform their skylines with massive skyscrapers.