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Planet Egypt

2011

Planet Egypt

2011
8.3
For many decades, archaeological excavations and scientific expeditions throughout the entire region have been attempting to solve the mystery of what held the Empire by the Nile together for so long. The four-part series Planet Egypt delves deep into crucial periods in the history of the Pharaohs. The documentary depicts the founding of the Empire under King Narmer, the rise of Egypt to a world power under Thutmose III, the revolution during the reign of Akhenaten and the enormous surge in construction activity under Pharaoh Ramses the Great. By means of dramatic re-enactments and lavish computer animations, Terra-X resurrects the world of Ancient Egypt. Entire cities such as Hierakonpolis, Thebes and Amarna are reconstructed in 3-D animations and brought back to life. Each episode sheds light on one of the vital foundation stones at the base of this extraordinary civilisation.
Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey

2011

Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey

2011
5.7
Joanna Lumley explores the culture and history of Greece.
Surviving Evil

2013

Surviving Evil

2013
4.7
Charisma Carpenter is the survivor of a real-life incident that she endured more than 20 years ago. The actress and two friends were swimming at San Diego's Torrey Pines State Beach in 1991 when they were violently attacked by an armed serial rapist. Carpenter fought for her survival after being held at gunpoint, but her two friends were both shot by the attacker. In the first episode of the series Charisma tells her story in raw emotional detail about what happened that night.
Pawn Stars UK

2013

Pawn Stars UK

2013
4.3
Pawn Stars UK is a British reality television series which debuted on 26 August 2013. The series is filmed in the Chester, Sealand, United Kingdom, and chronicles the day-to-day activities of pawn shop Regal Pawn, collaboratively run by Mark Andrew Manning, Mark Lever Holland, Mark Peter Holland, Simon Penworth, and Victoria Manning. A spin-off of the prominent American reality television series Pawn Stars, the show's format is similar to the latter show, as it features an array of collectible, antique and unusual items that people sell or pawn.
Close Encounters

2014

Close Encounters

2014
7
Reenactments of alien encounters.
Sexo Urbano

2003

Sexo Urbano

2003
4.7
The Real White Queen and Her Rivals

2013

The Real White Queen and Her Rivals

2013
9
Philippa Gregory tells the different stories of three women at the heart of the Wars of the Roses - the 'White Queen' Elizabeth Woodville and her rivals Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville,
Special for Women

1960

Special for Women

1960
6.3
Special for Women (also known as Purex Specials for Women) is a drama/documentary anthology series broadcast on NBC from 1960 to 1965. It dramatized problems faced by everyday women, including menopause, sexual dysfunction and the feminine beauty ideal, followed by a discussion of that episode's topic with a panel of experts.
Monty Don's French Gardens

2013

Monty Don's French Gardens

2013
7
Gardening Expert Monty Don visits gardens in France.
Howard Goodall's Story of Music

2013

Howard Goodall's Story of Music

2013
9
Shown as six one-hour programmes on BBC2, "Story of Music" presents Howard’s personal view of the musical timeline from the stone age to the digital age, including the influence of classical music on the growth of popular music as well as the evolution of blues, jazz and world music.
The Polar Bear Family & Me

2013

The Polar Bear Family & Me

2013
8.3
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons in Svalbard.
Prehistoric Autopsy

2012

Prehistoric Autopsy

2012
8.7
A journey into our evolutionary past, piecing together the bodies of our prehistoric family.
Folkeopplysningen

2012

Folkeopplysningen

2012
8.3
Andreas Wahl examines and debunks popular alternative, undocumented and supernatural claims with logical methodology and a scientific perspective.
First Tuesday

0000

First Tuesday

0000
6
New Zealand from Above

2012

New Zealand from Above

2012
7.7
An aerial journey from the deep south of the South Island to the northern tip of the North Island. We discover the landscapes and meet New Zealanders who talk about their work, interests and culture.
Nine for IX

2013

Nine for IX

2013
5.7
Nine for IX is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The documentaries are being produced by ESPN Films in conjunction with espnW, and are intended to have the same creative, story-driven aspect that ESPN Films' other series, 30 for 30, has, with the series focusing on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. The first film, Venus Vs., premiered on July 2, 2013.
Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses: Empresses of Ancient Rome

2013

Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses: Empresses of Ancient Rome

2013
8
Professor Catharine Edwards explores the dramatic story of the women who tasted power in the Roman Empire.
Mysteries at the Monument

2013

Mysteries at the Monument

2013
8.3
Host Don Wildman takes viewers around the country without having to leave the comforts of home, visiting national parks, statues, and memorials to reveal the history and mysteries that surround these treasures. Whether it be a mysterious disappearance, an unsolved murder or an unexplained haunting, the show reveals secrets and information about each monument leaving the viewer with the a deeper understanding of these important places but often overlooked pieces of American history.
Wildest Latin America

2012

Wildest Latin America

2012
8
Through beautiful photography and the extraordinary stories of the animals and people that live there, this series celebrates Latin America's most iconic and dramatic locations. Trek across the mountainous peaks and volcanic slopes of the Andes; explore the windswept plains of the Patagonian wilderness; journey into the teeming forests of the Amazon, and wade through the giant swamps of Venezuela, as this beautiful five- part series celebrates the region's most iconic and dramatic locations.
Battleground Afghanistan

2013

Battleground Afghanistan

2013
7.7
A documentary series following a U.S. Marine captain and his team as they battle Taliban forces in Afghanistan.