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She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

2012

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

2012
8
Historian Dr Helen Castor explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked and whether the term 'she-wolves' was deserved.
Cosmic Vistas

2009

Cosmic Vistas

2009
7.5
Learn how mysteries are being unraveled through the most beautiful images ever captured of our universe. From extreme close ups of our nearest cosmic companion the moon, to images of galaxies 15 billion years away, Cosmic Vistas will show and explain how scientists are trying to get the big picture of existance.
Mankind Decoded

2013

Mankind Decoded

2013
7
Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.
Blood, Lies, And Alibis

2012

Blood, Lies, And Alibis

2012
10
Tracks criminal investigators as they unravel stories behind cold blooded murders. With the help of forensic evidence, old fashioned legwork and years of dogged determination, detectives deliver justice to families and communities.
Jesse James: Outlaw Garage

2012

Jesse James: Outlaw Garage

2012
4
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

1999

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

1999
6.5
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage.
Assassinations That Changed the World

0000

Assassinations That Changed the World

0000
8.5
They are the tragic stories at the heart of some of history's most defining moments - tales of hatred and obsession, fanaticism and a burning desire for attention. In Assassinations That Changed the World, HISTORY examines the famous assassinations and assassination attempts that have left their mark on humanity. Trace the incredible events following the murder Archduke Ferdinand, which led to the outbreak of World War I. See how one century India lost three leaders, including Mohandas Gandhi, to religous fanatics who disagreed with the political policies of the nation. Explore the tragic story of Abraham Lincoln, killed by a desperate adherant to a lost cause. And consider how history might have been different had some of these incidents ended differently. Where would the civil rights movement be today if Martin Luther King Jr. were still alive? With extensive interviews, archival footage and expert commentary, Assassinations That Changed the World brings these absorbing stories to life.
A Woman of Independent Means

1995

A Woman of Independent Means

1995
10
Bess Steed marries her childhood sweetheart in the early part of the 20th century and begins a life in the high society of Dallas, Texas. As time goes by, things do not work out as she expects. Her husband dies of influenza, and she finds that she must pick up and carry along with her life. She proves to be a strong, committed, and loving individual who attracts new loves into her life and finds that she can take good care of the old ones. Despite further tragedy in losing her oldest son, and a second marriage that is not all that she expects it to be she continues to survive as independently as she has discovered the courage to do so.
Barter Kings

2012

Barter Kings

2012
9.5
Barter Kings is an American reality television series on A&E in the United States. The series premiered on June 12, 2012. It features Antonio Palazzola and Steve McHugh as they trade items for better items without any currency exchange. Antonio has Tourette syndrome, which complicates his negotiations. Kendall-Leigh Neuner who is also part of the team, runs the building office and calls them with a lead. On December 12, 2012, A&E announced that the series has been renewed for a six episode second season and the series would be expanded to an hour format. On July 25, 2013, A&E announced that the third season would premiere on August 6, 2013, and consist of eight episodes.
Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen

2010

Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen

2010
4
Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen is an offbeat cooking show starring Nadia Giosia that used to air exclusively on Food Network Canada however also airs on the U.S. Cooking Channel and Food Network UK in the United Kingdom. Described as a show which "looks at the funny side of everyday situations and turns them into occasions worth celebrating". Bitchin' Kitchen evolved from popular three-minute internet videos starring commedienne Giosia as Nadia G.
All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music

1977

All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music

1977
6.5
A 17-part television documentary series on the history of modern pop music covering some of the many different genres that have fallen under the label of "popular music" between the mid-19th century and 1976, including folk, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, vaudeville and music hall, musical theatre, country, swing, jazz, blues, R&B, rock 'n' roll and others.
Transylvania Television

0000

Transylvania Television

0000
10
In a spooky castle in the Carpathians lives a motley band of misfit monsters, doing their best not to kill each other as they try to run a television station. Problem is, this station is powered by the infamous Frankenstein Device. Invented by that notorious doctor decades before, it’s capable of resurrecting dead TV shows. By all means, put in that tape of Star Trek, but you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get on the other side.
Beast Legends

2010

Beast Legends

2010
4.5
Beast Legends was a science fiction mini-series produced by a Toronto and Leeds based independent film company called Yap Films, Inc. It was first shown on the Canadian History Channel in the summer of 2010 and was later aired on the US SyFy Channel, starting on September 9, 2010 and ending on October 14, 2010. The show followed a team of creative researchers and artists who explored the globe following stories of legendary and mythological beasts. As they investigate the history behind these tales, they study the ecology and biology of similar real-life creatures that may have inspired the stories, and conclude by bringing the beasts to life with computer generated effects and animation.
That's So Weird

2009

That's So Weird

2009
7.5
That's So Weird was a Canadian sketch comedy television show owned by the Halifax Film Company and was broadcast on YTV. The show has been described as SCTV or Mad TV for teenagers and includes an array of comedic skits.
Cowboys and Outlaws

2009

Cowboys and Outlaws

2009
10
Cowboys and Outlaws is a documentary series on The History Channel that details key figures and events in the history of the American West in the latter half of the 19th century. It uses dramatic reenactments, historian interviews and forensic evidence to highlight famous figures such as Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp and Tom Horn. It also covers historical events such as the first drive along the Goodnight-Loving Trail and the transformation of Abilene, Kansas from a small settlement into a major cattle town. As of February, 2010, only six episodes have aired. A DVD collection was released on January 26, 2010.
Serial Killers

2009

Serial Killers

2009
8
Jackson's Wharf

1999

Jackson's Wharf

1999
8
Jackson's Wharf was a New Zealand television series created by Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang. Set in a fictional coastal town, the series told the story of a sibling rivalry between brothers Frank, the town cop, and Ben Jackson, a big-town lawyer. After inheriting the local pub from his recently deceased father, Ben returns to the small town with his family, with his arrival bringing its fair sheer of drama and conflict to the small township.
Women Behind Bars

2008

Women Behind Bars

2008
5.5
art21

2001

art21

2001
5.5
The first series on television in the U.S. to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists, "Art in the Twenty-First Century" is a Peabody Award-winning biennial program that allows viewers to observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and visual challenges of achieving their visions. "Art in the Twenty-First Century" airs on PBS and online in the U.S. Full episodes are available to watch on Art21.org and YouTube.
Lady Killers

1980

Lady Killers

1980
7.5
Compelling crime anthology looks at some of Britain's most notorious murder trials, in which both male and female defendants stood accused of the murder of women. Presented by Robert Morley, seven hour-long dramas reconstruct sensational trials which shocked Britain, offering in-depth analyses of individuals' motives and methods.