The stories of astonishing places, people and events throughout history that have killed in the most spectacular ways. Each episode reveals the strange truths behind the world's most prolific and powerful killers: from criminals, tyrants and natural disasters to the deadliest weapons, battles - or even islands.
The Thames Torso Murderer terrorised 19th-century London but escaped justice. Lucy Worsley unearths this dark and dangerous story - can she unmask a forgotten serial killer?
Known for his twisting narratives and intricate plots, Harlan Coben guides audiences through gripping tales of murder and high-profile crimes. Each story is meticulously unraveled to reveal hidden truths. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials, each episode provides an in-depth look at stories where nothing is as it seems.
An unprecedented look at the NBA legend's story. This unflinching docu-series uses never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to reveal his remarkable rise from a poverty-stricken upbringing to cultural icon. It chronicles his sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to family and community, showing how he redefined the game and empowered future generations.
The touching life story of Lana Kaiser, who became famous as Daniel Küblböck on the casting show Deutschland sucht den Superstar. The coming-of-age story of a teenager from Lower Bavaria who wanted to become a star and did, reinventing themselves again and again throughout their life. And who, shortly before their disappearance from a cruise ship, made themselves visible as a trans woman under the self-chosen name Lana Kaiser.
Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.
In 1984, Ted Bundy offers to help catch the Green River Killer--launching a chilling game of cat and mouse with detective Robert Keppel. Featuring never-before-heard tapes, this is a gripping descent into one of history's darkest minds.
Narrated by Michael Palin, this fascinating series follows the incredible lives of trees - from their beginning as tiny seeds through to magnificent giants and into old age, revealing the secrets of how they communicate, how they drink and even how some of the three trillion trees on our planet are as old as the pyramids.
Through a series of jaw-dropping stories, survivors recount harrowing encounters with massive sharks around the world. Video evidence provides an understanding of how these incredible predators lean on their highly evolved skills to hunt and how we can minimize our risks when we enter their domain.
Follows the first generation of kids raised in the social media spotlight — their entire lives broadcast to millions, with the lucky few earning millions of dollars.
This gripping three-part docuseries traces the events leading up to the 2019 murder of young Brazilian actor Rafael Miguel – best known for his role in the 2013 telenovela Chiquititas – and his parents.
As 131 bodies were discovered across 1970s Los Angeles, panic spread and police chased a lone suspect-only to uncover three killers, each with a different method, preying on the same community.
Simon Reeve journeys across a land of Arctic tundra, vast forests and stunning fjords, investigating the surprising secrets of some of the happiest and most equal societies on earth.