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Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

2007

Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

2007
Travel from the steamy delta beyond New Orleans, upstream to headwaters in great northern swamps, and along the Mississippi's greatest tributary, the Missouri. The crew encounter a wealth of wildlife, from tropical manatees to ancient horseshoe crabs, primitive giant fish, colorful herons, industrious beavers, deadly rattlesnakes, herds of buffalo, and prairie dog colonies. Dramatic reconstructions illustrate what the river was like when the first explorers encountered it, meeting Indian tribes and witnessing new wildlife spectacles.
Wild Columbia

2015

Wild Columbia

2015
The very word Colombia raises certain expectations in us: exoticism, injustice and danger. The truth is that, despite its relatively small size, Colombia is the second country in the world with the largest biodiversity and home to 14 percent of the species on the planet. Colombia, for example, has more species of birds and vertebrates than any other country on Earth. And all these animals have adapted to life in an incredible number of different locations.
Thief Trackers

2015

Thief Trackers

2015
Thief Trackers tells the story of what becomes of everyday possessions when they are stolen, and how police and members of the public use cutting-edge technology to fight back.
Storm Worlds

2010

Storm Worlds

2010
The series imagines the unimaginable, harnessing extreme alien storms and playing them out on planet Earth.
Heavy Lifting

2017

Heavy Lifting

2017
The intense lives of mobile crane operators as they make their living performing precision lifts. Day in and day out, these operators hoist massive loads and one mistake could be deadly. lt takes precision, control and single-minded focus. And each job presents unique dangers and challenges which these operators must deal with on the fly. No two lifts are ever the same.
Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

2016

Cops UK: Bodycam Squad

2016
A cutting-edge documentary series that gets close up and personal with the Staffordshire Police force as they go about their daily business.
Inside the Tube: Going Underground

2017

Inside the Tube: Going Underground

2017
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London's iconic metro was built.
1000 Days for the Planet: The Human Adventure

2013

1000 Days for the Planet: The Human Adventure

2013
Collision Course

2016

Collision Course

2016
Documentary series spotlighting infamous car and airplanes involving celebrities.
In Search of Holy Treasures

2009

In Search of Holy Treasures

2009
Noah's Ark, the Grail, and the Ark of the Covenant gave rise to real quests. Adventurers and historians set out in search of them. True treasures or simple chimeras, these objects have made the fortune of European and American novelists and filmmakers. Other relics such as the Shroud of Turin, the Robe of Trier, or the Spear of Longinius continue to arouse controversy. Are their powers or the miracles attributed to these holy objects real? What is the verdict of science? What role have these objects, venerated by millions of faithful, played in history? Investigator Christian Page tries to answer these questions and embarks on a mystical quest...
Metropolis - Die Macht der Städte

2003

Metropolis - Die Macht der Städte

2003
Woman

2016

Woman

2016
At the intersection of violence and stability, of oppression and progress, are women. Gloria Steinem travels the world meeting those whose lives are in the crosshairs.
Asia – Secret Lives, Hidden Places

2013

Asia – Secret Lives, Hidden Places

2013
Behind the veil of tourism in Asia’s most stunning National Parks people and animals share the same backyard. Unlike protected areas in North America and Europe, the diverse endangered habitats of Asia are almost always home to people as well as wildlife. This series explores how people and animals live and survive together. Meet gentle Shinto people who have learned how to live in the shadow of an active volcano, a tribal man who cares for orphan elephants by day while wild elephants threaten his village every night and see how the spirits of a tropical island off Borneo stopped a local Imam from cutting down the rainforest. One-horned rhinoceroses, Asiatic elephants, Guizhou golden monkeys and a cast of other wildlife characters fill the lands of Asia from the flood plains of India to the granite peaks of China’s holy mountains. The result is a fusion of great stories, engaging characters and rare and threatened wildlife against a backdrop of drama and beauty.
Black Market: Dispatches

2016

Black Market: Dispatches

2016
In this global series presented by Michael K. Williams, we embed ourselves inside criminal enterprises to see how contraband moves across borders, and explore the politics behind a hidden economy nearly as big as the one you know.
The Insider: Reggie Yates

2016

The Insider: Reggie Yates

2016
Reggie Yates enters Bexar County Jail in Texas, to experience what it's like to be an inmate in the American criminal justice system, and understand how prisoners with mental health problems are treated behind bars. Then, he puts himself through another intens
Alaska Mega Machines

2016

Alaska Mega Machines

2016
Alaska is known for its great beauty and inspirational landscapes. However, it is equally as notorious for its rugged terrain, brutal winters and remote locations. Still, like everywhere, life goes on in Alaska throughout the dead of winter. Everyday tasks often become extraordinary challenges. But, with the help of colossal equipment and machines, residents are able to not only endure, but thrive and enjoy among the sub-zero temperatures, steep mountainous terrain and fragile–sometimes deadly–ice. New Science Channel series Alaska Mega Machines examines the science behind how these machines are engineered for survival in the last frontier.
The Amazing World of War Machines

2008

The Amazing World of War Machines

2008
Learn the fascinating history and advancements made in the field of war machinery and weaponry. This comprehensive documentary series travels from the earliest weapons of a primitive era to the most technologically advanced machines used by the armed forces around the world.
Airshow

2015

Airshow

2015
Airshow is a documentary TV show that follows a group of airshow pilots and performers across Canada and the United States.[1] The show focuses on the hardships of preparing for and performing in air shows.
I Bought a Rainforest

2014

I Bought a Rainforest

2014
Series following wildlife photographer Charlie Hamilton James, who has bought 100 acres of the Peruvian rainforest in the hope that it will stop loggers illegally cutting down trees.
Burger Land

2012

Burger Land

2012
Hamburger expert George Motz travels the country in search of the greatest hamburgers in the United States.