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Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark

2017

Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark

2017
3.5
Travel with renowned photographer Joel Sartore as he photographs at-risk and rare species in the wild, in zoos, in nature preserves and explores his Photo Ark initiative, revealing why ensuring species' future matters to us all.
You Can't Turn That Into A House

2017

You Can't Turn That Into A House

2017
Two Missouri brothers, Taimoor and Rehan, travel the country rewriting the rules of home design by taking on the most unconventional, most bizarre, most dangerous run-down structures and transforming them into surprising, ingenious and luxurious dream homes.
American Ripper

2017

American Ripper

2017
5
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
Great Yellowstone Thaw

2017

Great Yellowstone Thaw

2017
5.5
Journey with Kirk Johnson to Yellowstone, where wolves, grizzlies, beavers and Great Gray owls survive one of the greatest seasonal changes on the planet. As the temperature swings 140 degrees, cameras capture how the animals cope.
Big Pacific

2017

Big Pacific

2017
5.9
Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers and see the ocean’s rare and dazzling creatures in a way never before seen on television. The show examines an ocean that covers a third of the Earth’s surface.
America's War on Drugs

2017

America's War on Drugs

2017
6.7
The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.
Inside the Mossad

2017

Inside the Mossad

2017
9
The assassinations of Nazis, terrorists and Iranian nuclear scientists have given the Mossad a fearsome reputation that has come with a moral cost. For the first time, former spy chiefs and operatives discuss personal and operational challenges, ethical dilemmas, and the personal price they were forced to pay.
America: Promised Land

2017

America: Promised Land

2017
5.5
The epic history behind the creation of America, exploring how and why our ancestors came to this country. Examine the massive immigration patterns of ethnic groups to the United States through the telling of historical events including the Dutch Fur Trade, the Great Potato Famine, the California Gold Rush and more.
Food 3.0

2017

Food 3.0

2017
Given our current practices, the planet will soon be unable to satisfy the demand for food. This is already of vital concern, but it is set to become even more pressing. What kind of solutions could help us rise to this immense challenge? Food 3.0 provides a three-part answer to this question: Techno Food. What's cooking in the Silicon Valley? New solutions Bio Food. The development of a more sustainable agriculture and the eating habits of tomorrow, Franken Food. A step towards genetically modified food and trans-genic agriculture. A ground-breaking account of all the trends that will shape tomorrow’s food.
Elizabeth I

2017

Elizabeth I

2017
5
Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.
Plants Behaving Badly

2017

Plants Behaving Badly

2017
Superheroes Decoded

2017

Superheroes Decoded

2017
7.8
How the rise of the superhero parallels the rise of the United States as a superpower; clips from movies combined with comic book artwork tells the story of the modern era; creators, artists, filmmakers, actors, and fans provide commentary.
No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism

2017

No Gods, No Masters: A History of Anarchism

2017
8.1
The story of Anarchism. By going back over the key events of the last two centuries of social history, the series reveals the origins and destiny of a political trend that has been fighting all gods and all masters for over 150 years.
Como funciona la tierra

2017

Como funciona la tierra

2017
Spying on the Royals

2017

Spying on the Royals

2017
8
This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

2017

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

2017
8
Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the globe visiting some of the world's most incredible hotels. They go beyond the lobby to see the areas that the public never see and roll up their sleeves to work alongside staff.
Cold Case Files

2017

Cold Case Files

2017
7.8
There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.
Africa's Great Civilizations

2017

Africa's Great Civilizations

2017
8
Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.
The Secrets of Your Food

2017

The Secrets of Your Food

2017
8.5
Michael Mosley and James Wong reveal the delicious physics, chemistry and biology hidden inside our food.
Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors

2017

Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors

2017
7.5
An in-depth look at the elite fighting force, including the physical, psychological and spiritual process of becoming a SEAL, the training required to become a member of SEAL Team 6 and a history of spectacular SEAL missions.