Explorer J.J. Kelley goes off the map to investigate some of history's greatest adventures gone wrong. An avid adventurer and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, J.J. brings a unique mix of humor and grit to his storytelling as he investigates these enduring mysteries in some of the remotest parts of the planet.
Buyers with dreams of living near the sand and surf learn that sometimes the ideal house may not be right on the beach. They'll tour different homes that offer the beach lifestyle at varying distances to the shore and witness firsthand the clear differences in space, amenities and views these homes offer. After carefully considering their options, they'll decide how close to the beach their dream house will be.
Sugar Showdown is a fun and intense competition series that celebrates all things sweet and delicious. Three expert bakers enter the Sugar Showdown studio and compete in episodes that feature cakes, pies, cupcakes or donuts. First, the competitors must make their best dessert incorporating one mystery ingredient. After three distinguished judges eliminate one competitor, the finalists must make creations based on a theme. One baker will be crowned the champion, winning bragging rights and $10,000.
This series explores the spectacular wildlife of the enchanting island of Sri Lanka - a world of extremes. From the steamy jungles of the south to the parched dry zone of the east this small island is a mosaic of habitats and micro climates.
The story of Qin Shi Huang is as epic in life as it is in death. Crowned as a boy king over 2,000 years ago, he grew to unify China for the first time, establishing a new form of government, uniform laws, and a single writing system that is still in use today. He also ordered the construction of a royal tomb that is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza and is guarded by a massive army of terracotta warriors. Explore the transformative life and magnificent afterlife of China's first emperor.
The ability to capture unique, adorable portraits of dogs, cats and other four-legged animals earns Kaylee Greer and Sam Haddix a successful pet photography business and an impressive portfolio.
Canadian comic Jon Dore attempts to solve two big issues plaguing America today - cyberbullying and predatory teachers - in a series of hard-hitting interviews.
Adam Nicolson looks at how and why whale populations were so drastically reduced in the 20th century, and attempts to see whaling through the eyes of the time.
Voyage to Europe's Carpathian mountains, where vast primeval forests, steep gorges, and isolated peaks offer a vital refuge to some of the continent's most charismatic creatures, including massive brown bears, elusive lynx, and the Eurasian wold.
It begins at Minnesota's Lake Itasca and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. From top to bottom, the mighty Mississippi River is a 2,300-mile marvel and America's lifeline to the world. Follow the river as it carves its path from the northern headwaters to the nation's heartland to the southern bayou. Discover how the Mississippi operates as an engine of commerce, and see how its creatures thrive in and above its rushing waters and along its lush, green banks.
Doomsday follows the daily lives of the residents of a millennial cult and explores the gray area where youthful idealism evolves into deadly extremism.