Contestants are pit against a colossal, spinning 40-foot wheel that holds large sums of cash prizes in its rotation. Throughout the game, players answer trivia questions – where the correct answer adds more cash in the wheel’s wedges and the incorrect answer adds more dangerous wedges that could instantly bring their total back to zero.
Ordinary people reveal their terrifying experiences with the paranormal through photographs, audio recordings, video evidence and chilling reenactments.
The unforgettable and inspiring surprise reunions of soldiers from all five branches of the military with their spouses, children, parents and other loved ones as they return home from active duty throughout the world.
Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is a special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader.
At the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony and Octavian fight back their joint enemies to lay claim to Caesar's throne. Eleven years later, the two square off in the naval Battle of Actium to decide once and for all the destiny of Rome. The bitter personal rivalry between the two men climaxes when Marc Antony abandons his attacking forces to pursue the fleeing Cleopatra. This single act sounded the death knell of the Roman Republic and gave birth to an empire.
Mind. Body. Money. follows superstar financial advisor, Eszylfie Taylor, as he navigates the challenges of providing his clientele of top athletes, celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies with world class financial services.
These chilling stories of murder hit terrifyingly close to home -- each a real-life tale about the last thing anyone wants to find in their basement, a dead body. Every episode will make one think twice before ever stepping foot in the basement again.
Surviving Disaster is unlike any other series on television, as it may actually save a life. What's the best way to survive an earthquake, home invasions, plane hijacking, bioterrorism, hurricane, or even a nuclear attack? Navy SEAL Cade Courtley vividly takes viewers through catastrophic scenarios and arms them with the knowledge needed to survive the unthinkable.
Actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle is taking on a new mission: traveling the globe to unearth some of the world’s greatest legends and mysteries.
Fortean TV was a British paranormal documentary television series that originally aired from January 29, 1997 to March 6, 1998 on Channel 4. Produced by Rapido TV, the program features anomalous phenomena and the paranormal. It was based upon the Fortean Times magazine and was presented by Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe. Fortean TV ran for 3 series. The three seasons comprised: 22 half-hour episodes, plus a final hour-long family Christmas special.
Series 1 contained 9 unique episodes, broadcast on Wedneday evenings, with a final tenth "Best Of" the following week to round off the season.
Series 2 contained 8 unique episodes, beginning again the following January, broadcast now on Friday evenings.
Fortean TV Uncut - a short four-episode adult spin-off series with unseen material from the previous two series as well as new items - immediately followed, now back on Wedneday evenings.
Dive into the War in the Pacific like never before with this 10-part series chronicling the fight from prior to Pearl Harbor up until the last bomb was dropped. Featuring combat footage and interviews with veterans from both sides, learn about their experiences and perspectives from America's war with Japan as 2015 recognizes the 70th Anniversary of V-J Day.
Scrappers is a reality television series about three competing groups of scrappers from Brooklyn, New York who collect and sell scrap metal. The series premiered 3 August 2010 at 10pm on Spike TV.
Caught between Moonshine seasons with idle hands, lovable still-hand Tickle stumbles upon a stash of someone else’s moonshine hidden in the forest. Being the opportunist that he is, he finds himself needing ways to move the ‘shine and cover his tracks. Enlisting the help of his trusted friends, Howard and Mo, Tickle embarks upon a series of harebrained schemes, starting with a storefront designed to distract from the otherwise illicit business. Meanwhile, they must evade several obstacles and snooping townspeople, not to mention someone that may be searching for their "misplaced" liquor.
The stories of ordinary folks who confront the evil that was always right in front of them. Through the lens of home archive, we journey with our insiders into shocking crimes to reveal what was missed before tragedy changed everything.
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 American Baking Competition is a reality competition television series that premiered on CBS on May 29, 2013. It is based on the BBC baking competition The Great British Bake Off. The series aims to find the best amateur baker in the United States. The series is hosted by Jeff Foxworthy and judged by Marcela Valladolid and Paul Hollywood.