From the Japanese invasion of Manchuria to the siege of Stalingrad, and from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the battle of El Alamein, the events of the Second World War are presented on a 'planet level' to place it on a truly global scale
Under French colonial rule, Vietnam was not an independent state, but part of "Indochina" – France's distant paradise and a profitable colony. In 1945, amid the chaos of World War II, communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed revolution and demanded Vietnam's independence. France responded with armed force. A conflict erupted that inspired people around the world to fight for their freedom, while simultaneously deeply dividing Vietnamese society.
From the period under French colonial rule to the present day, the four-part documentary series uses multiple perspectives and emotionally recounts the journey of a nation that experienced utopias, conflicts, and the horrors of the late 20th century. The recollections of contemporary witnesses and unique access to Vietnamese archives provide a new perspective on the history of a country and a war that changed the world.
"Unsolved Mysteries" has featured several UFO segments, including investigations of the Rendlesham Forest incident, Allagash Abductions, Roswell, Area 51, and the Phoenix lights. These segments often explore eyewitness accounts, government cover-ups, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Toxic follows Elizabeth Chambers as she draws from her experience and background as an investigative journalist to delve into the dark and twisted side of relationships. Through conversations with survivors from across the country, Chambers brings viewers into the raw and real stories of those affected by destructive relationship dynamics, showcasing the lasting trauma and tragedy that can result from unhealthy relationships.
This four-part series explores the history of science fiction in the atomic age.
It looks at the creation of the atomic bomb by Robert Oppenheimer and others, the Cold War, and the many varieties of science fiction expression in all media.
Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling 2000-2020 is an 11-part series that honors and celebrates the players and plays of a lifetime and their enduring legacy. A follow-up to Network's award-winning Legends of Hockey, the series showcases the stories of players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame over the past 20 years and was produced in partnership with the Hockey Hall of Fame.
In 2024, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs aimed to make history by becoming the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. "The Kingdom" – a new six-part ESPN Original Series – chronicles the Chiefs’ dramatic pursuit of a three-peat, the legacy of the franchise, and the unforgettable characters who built its modern-day football dynasty.
Two teams of researchers investigate the migration patterns of the ocean's largest and deadliest sharks. They follow their underwater routes and show their hunting behaviours, and social hierarchies.