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Battle of Okinawa in Color

2017

Battle of Okinawa in Color

2017
9
By mid-1945, Hitler is dead and the war has ended in Europe. Halfway around the world, however, the fighting is still going strong on a small island in the Pacific. Okinawa was the site of the last battle of the last great war of the 20th century, with a casualty rate in the tens of thousands. Through it all, military cameramen risked their lives to film the conflict, from brutal land combat to fierce kamikaze attacks at sea. See the footage they captured and experience this intense battle the way the soldiers saw it -- in color.
The Real T Rex with Chris Packham

2018

The Real T Rex with Chris Packham

2018
7.5
A documentary examining what the Tyrannosaurus Rex was really like - both appearance and behaviour - using the recent palaeontological and zoological research.
The Crazy Che

2015

The Crazy Che

2015
6.8
The incredible story of Bill Gaede, an Argentinian engineer, programmer… and Cold War spy.
Peru - Sacrifices in the Kingdom of Chimor

2022

Peru - Sacrifices in the Kingdom of Chimor

2022
8.5
In northern Peru, the unprecedented archaeological discovery of the largest known mass child sacrifice in the world opens the doors to the kingdom of Chimor. This international archaeological investigation carried out like a criminal investigation reveals the mysteries of the last civilization of the Andes before the arrival of the Incas.
Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania

2015

Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania

2015
5.5
A documentary film investigating the 1928 murder of a Pennsylvania farmer and the allegations of witchcraft that shocked the nation.
Detainee 001

2021

Detainee 001

2021
4.3
A deep dive into the mysteries that led a young American man name John Walker Lindh, who became known as the “American Taliban,” to the battlefield in Afghanistan fighting alongside the people who were supposed to be his enemy.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

1983

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

1983
6.9
Forced to run from Texas Rangers after a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman, Mexican American farmer Gregorio Cortez sets off in desperate flight, evading a massive manhunt on horseback for days.
Nazis at Nuremberg: The Lost Testimony

2022

Nazis at Nuremberg: The Lost Testimony

2022
6.9
Never-before-heard trial testimony reveals shocking new details about World War II and the inner workings of the Nazi war machine.
Malta Story

1953

Malta Story

1953
5.9
Malta, 1942, during World War II. While the German air force is relentlessly bombing the island, a British pilot falls in love with a young Maltese girl.
Many Beautiful Things

2015

Many Beautiful Things

2015
6
In an age when women were incapable of joining the artistic dialogue, Lilias Trotter managed to win the favour of celebrated critics.
The Green Room

1978

The Green Room

1978
6.6
A widower maintains a memorial room filled with his late wife's belongings. When fire destroys it, he transforms a chapel into a new shrine to preserve her memory.
Beavers: Patagonia invaders

2015

Beavers: Patagonia invaders

2015
8.7
In 1940 twenty Canadian Beavers were brought to 'Tierra del Fuego' island in southern Patagonia for commercial fur production. However, beavers having no natural predators, quickly spread throughout the island, causing massive destruction of trees threatening the entire Patagonian forests rivers and species. Why wildlife conservationist are convinced that 150.000 beavers must be killed? Why some of the most recognized specialist are convinced that an eradication is not possible? Meanwhile truism is capitalizing on the situation: a man dressed as a beaver passes out flyers promoting a famous sky resort: 'Cerro Castor' - Beaver Hill. Hunters claim for subsidies, scientists are researching, rangers do what they can and restaurants tray to offer beaver meat to tourist.
Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future

2018

Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future

2018
8.5
Long before satellites would journey to planets and deep-space telescopes would photograph distant galaxies, there was an artist whose dazzling visions of planets and stars would capture the imagination of all who beheld them. Before that, he was an architect working on projects like the Chrysler Building and the Golden Gate Bridge. He would later become a matte painter in Hollywood working on films like Citizen Kane and Destination Moon. Who was this remarkable man? His name was Chesley Bonestell (1888-1986). Chesley Bonestell’s mesmerizing depiction of “Saturn As Seen From Titan” became known as “the painting that launched a thousand careers.” Told by the many people who were influenced by Chesley Bonestell or knew him personally and punctuated with rare interview footage of the artist himself, the documentary compellingly chronicles the life of a quiet, artistic visionary, whose architecture and space art continue to inspire us to reach for the stars.
H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004

H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004
6.1
Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind.
Titanic's Final Mystery

2012

Titanic's Final Mystery

2012
7.3
The sinking of the RMS Titanic remains one of the most enduring and mysterious tragedies of the 20th century. For decades, investigators and amateurs alike have floated theories for why it occurred and who was to blame for the extraordinary loss of life, but no one answer could fully explain what happened. Until now. To mark the 100th anniversary of the infamous disaster, Smithsonian Channel will premiere Titanic's Final Mystery. The two-hour special investigates a century of theories and uncovers astonishing new forensic evidence that proves the most likely theory for the case.
The Winds of Kitty Hawk

1978

The Winds of Kitty Hawk

1978
The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy

2018

Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy

2018
7.8
Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy is a feature-length documentary film highlighting the history of the Crownsville State Mental Hospital in Crownsville, MD.
Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone

1997

Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone

1997
6
British explorer Henry Stanley travels to Africa in 1871 seeking missionary David Livingstone.
The History of 'A Christmas Carol'

2023

The History of 'A Christmas Carol'

2023
10
Bah, Humbug! Another Christmas Carol show? Yes, except for the first time, FOX Nation host Kelsey Grammer invites you to discover the beautiful history behind the creation of Charles Dickens’ ghostly Christmas tale. Get ready to be transported back to Victorian London and re-discover the true spirit of Christmas. Trust us, this long-form special is as rich as Uncle Scrooge’s bank account.
Manifest Destiny: The Lewis & Clark Musical Adventure

2016

Manifest Destiny: The Lewis & Clark Musical Adventure

2016
6.5
Lewis and Clark blaze a trail to the western waters in this epic satire and spoof on American ego.