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America: Facts vs. Fiction

2013

America: Facts vs. Fiction

2013
6.1
History as we generally know it is full of holes or half-truths, and a mother lode of juicy details have been lost, distorted, covered up or simply ignored along the way. Former Naval officer and actor Jamie Kaler is on a mission to set the record straight on the most familiar and beloved stories from our nation's and military's past, filling in the blanks, debunking the occasional myth, and exploring why we sometimes get our own history, well, slightly wrong
Barnwood Builders

2013

Barnwood Builders

2013
6.8
Mark Bowe and his crew of West Virginia master craftsmen salvage antique barns and cabins, reusing the wood to create stunning, modern homes. The Barnwood Builders are devoted to salvaging and will stop at nothing to give 200-year-old structures new life, providing entertainment, inspiration and awe along the way.
Navy SEALS - BUDS Class 234

2000

Navy SEALS - BUDS Class 234

2000
9
A Six Hour Series for The Discovery Channel that follows 80 candidates of Class 234 and their efforts to become US NAVY SEALS. You WILL feel the pain after watching the physical and mental challenges these candidates are faced with.
Small Town Security

2012

Small Town Security

2012
3.2
Small Town Security is an American reality television series produced by Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver from Left/Right Productions for the AMC network. The unscripted show focuses on a small, family-owned, private security company called JJK Security, located in the rural city of Ringgold, Georgia.
Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game

2024

Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game

2024
6.3
Betray your country, save the world. Spies and traitors play a dangerous game in the 1980s as the Cold War brings two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war.
Killers: Caught on Camera

2023

Killers: Caught on Camera

2023
8.3
A true crime series with unique access to video footage that leads to the conviction of killers around the world. Each case is pieced together like a jigsaw as we link the CCTV, home surveillance, police bodycam, and mobile phone footage that builds the evidence to trap the killer. Experts explain how the latest technology builds a visual montage of evidence.
Deadly Sins

2012

Deadly Sins

2012
5.3
Lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride – These are the true stories of everyday individuals who are pushed beyond the limits of the law by seven deadly sins. Each episode navigates the twists and turns of three similarly sinful cases, piecing together their chilling conclusions along the way.
Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet

2022

Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet

2022
5.7
Explores the true, terrifying tales of what happens when evil spirits, curses and demons take over family pets.
Cult of Personality

2019

Cult of Personality

2019
8.7
The series explores the psychological underpinnings of cult leaders, examining their personal histories, motivations, and transformation into charismatic figures with significant influence over their followers.
The Lie Murder in Suburbia

2021

The Lie Murder in Suburbia

2021
7
The dramatic twists and turns of the investigation into Rachel O’Reilly’s murder in 2004, and the devastating impact it had on her loved ones, featuring testimony from those who were closest to the case.
Meet, Marry, Murder

2021

Meet, Marry, Murder

2021
7
What happens when the one you commit to spend your life with ends up taking it instead? Hosted by actress and model Michelle Trachtenberg, this series investigates how marriage leads to murder — the true stories of people who murdered their partners. Till death do us part.
The Day the Rock Star Died

2018

The Day the Rock Star Died

2018
6.7
Baroque! From St Peter's to St Paul's

2009

Baroque! From St Peter's to St Paul's

2009
7.7
In this three-part documentary series Waldemar Januszczak discovers paintings, sculptures and architecture of the Baroque period. Starting from the square of Saint Peter's Basilica in Italy to St Paul's Cathedral in England.
The Ultimate Civil War Series

2012

The Ultimate Civil War Series

2012
7
This soon-to-be classic documentary mini-series traces the causes, courses as well as the major events and personalities of the American Civil War. Between 1861 and 1865, this epic American story of struggle and survival was written in blood, and in this series is told mostly from first-hand accounts and in the spoken words of the participants themselves, through their diaries, letters, and memoirs. The series concludes with Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House and the surrender of the western Confederate Army to Sherman in North Carolina in the spring of 1865. It then explores the legacy of slavery and the consequences and meaning of a war that transformed the country forever.
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.
Lawmen Of The Old West

2014

Lawmen Of The Old West

2014
8
Gallop through history with the bullets and badges that attempted to bring order to the Wild West. See how men like Daniel Boon, Wyatt Earp and 'Doc' Holiday became frontier legends in their quest to keep the peace and stay alive. Witness some of the most infamous events in American history through authentic re- enactments, historical accounts and archived photos. A unique six part documentary series examines the personalities, weapons, tactics and corruption that made outlaws, lawmen, scouts, gunslingers and professional gamblers became American folk heroes. Take aim and hold steady as you discover the true story behind the men who swore to uphold the law during a lawless time.
Born To Kill? Class Of Evil

2017

Born To Kill? Class Of Evil

2017
10
Not all serial killers are the same – but many share twisted desires and use similarly devious methods to get their perverse kicks. Just as many serial killers have a victim type, so there are types of murderers: from the handsome charmers, who could seduce any woman in the blink of an eye but can’t be satisfied unless they kill, to the power hungry sadists for whom there’s no pleasure without pain. This is a new twist on the globally successful ‘Born To Kill?’ series. As usual, one new killer is investigated in each episode, but this series we will be delving into the extensive ‘Born To Kill?’ archive, to draw comparisons with some of the most iconic serial killers in history.
Versailles

2009

Versailles

2009
7.3
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.
Inside the Tower of London

2018

Inside the Tower of London

2018
7.3
At 950 years old, the Tower of London is one of the oldest landmarks in Britain and has had many famous residents over the centuries, from Guy Fawkes to the Kray twins. But the only people who live in the ancient stronghold these days are the 37 ‘Yeoman Warders’ – or Beefeaters – who guard the walls and look after the three million visitors who walk through the gates every year.
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.