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Mythical Beasts

2018

Mythical Beasts

2018
7.5
Revealing the origin stories of popular monster mysteries, each episode looks at the history, archaeology and truths behind legendary creatures.
It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards

2018

It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards

2018
8.5
In this true-crime docuseries, veteran detective John Cameron investigates convicted serial killer Ed Edwards and uncovers mounting evidence that connects Edwards to some of the most infamous murder cases of the last 60 years, many of which are still unsolved. Cameron is joined by Edwards's own grandson, Wayne Wolfe, as they search for the truth.
I Was Prey

2017

I Was Prey

2017
6.5
Recounting the hauntingly true stories of people who found themselves in a life or death situation, face-to-face with a dangerous animal
House of Horrors: Kidnapped

2014

House of Horrors: Kidnapped

2014
8
HOUSE OF HORRORS: KIDNAPPED tells the gripping stories of people who were kidnapped and lived to tell. Each episode reveals one survivor’s terrifying experience from the moment of abduction to the hours, days, or months of captivity to the escape and recovery, as told through their eyes.
The Italian Americans

2015

The Italian Americans

2015
8.5
The Italian Americans is a PBS documentary series about the Italian experience in America. The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.
Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

2014

Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

2014
7.8
Acclaimed historian Dan Jones tells the story of the dynasty who ruled England and much of France during the Middle Ages. More shocking, brutal and exhilarating than Game of Thrones, these events actually happened.
Legend Quest

2011

Legend Quest

2011
3
Legend Quest is an American adventure television series that premiered on July 13, 2011, on the SyFy channel. The series follows historian and adventure-seeker Ashley Cowie in his quest to crack the code on his hunt for the most powerful lost treasures in the world. On March 12, 2012, TVWise reported that the series has been cancelled by Syfy.
A Body in the Basement

2023

A Body in the Basement

2023
5
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.
America's Untold Story

2017

America's Untold Story

2017
The first permanent European settlement in the United States was founded two generations before the Pilgrims arrived in 1565—not by English Protestants, but by a melting pot of Spanish, Africans, Italians, Germans, Irish and converted Jews, who integrated almost immediately with the indigenous tribes. America’s Untold Story, from Secrets of the Dead, uncovers the story of America’s past that never made it into textbooks.
The Dakota Entrapment Tapes

2020

The Dakota Entrapment Tapes

2020
6
In a sleepy North Dakota town, where the crime rate is so low people often don’t lock their front doors, 20-year-old college student Andrew Sadek mysteriously disappears in May 2014 and is found dead almost two months later. What Andrew’s friends and family didn’t know was that in the months before his death, he had been coerced into becoming an informant for an aggressive police task force that had been secretly operating for years. As details of Andrew’s double life are revealed, the cover of the shadowy program is blown, laying bare the collusion and abuse of power of local law enforcement at all levels. Following the Sadek family’s fight for the truth about how their son was killed, the film skillfully uncovers the forces at play in his death and reveals why law enforcement secretly waged a war on drugs, on a college campus that didn’t have a drug problem.
Rise

2017

Rise

2017
6
We travel to Indigenous communities across the Americas to meet people protecting their homelands and rising up against colonization.
Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

2013

Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

2013
9
The greatest gift of mankind over beasts is his ability to craft and use tools. From the simple stone axe to modern warfare technology the relationship between man and survival has been an ongoing battle from the beginning of time. Blast through authentic archived photos, comprehensive video footage and in-depth re-enactments as you discover the achievements and tribulations that played major roles in the shots heard round the world. From the conquering of game, power and land this 7-Part Documentary shoots through 400 years of the events and developments that shaped...The Evolution of Firearms
NY Med

2012

NY Med

2012
4
Each episode toggles between the renowned surgeons of Manhattan's New York Presbyterian Hospital and the gritty world of trauma surgeons at Newark's University Hospital where the ER is a doorway to the mean streets of one of America's most violent cities. Sometimes poignant and often uproarious, this limited series takes a deep dive into high stakes medicine through the eyes of unforgettable characters, including a hilarious trio of returning ER nurses who must cope with tricky personal crises while caring for some of the nation's most bossy patients. Mehmet Oz rounds out the character roster with his extraordinary surgical skills on full display as his deft hands work to fix damaged hearts and save lives.
Botched Bariatrics

2024

Botched Bariatrics

2024
Features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.
Cold Case Files: The Rifkin Murders

2023

Cold Case Files: The Rifkin Murders

2023
6
Documents the real-time New York State Police cold case investigation into the two unidentified victims of serial killer Joel Rifkin, the most prolific serial killer in New York State history.
Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks

2017

Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks

2017
6
Two-and-a-half decades ago, a man from Milwaukee named Jeffrey Dahmer was tried and convicted of 17 gruesome murders that occurred between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer was convicted of luring young men into his home, where he then drugged, sexually violated, killed and finally consumed them. Investigative journalist Nancy Glass secured exclusive access and the first televised interview with the famous serial killer. Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks catapults viewers into Jeffrey Dahmer's psyche, providing a unique look at the life of a serial killer that shook the nation.
When Big Things Go Wrong

2021

When Big Things Go Wrong

2021
10
This new original docuseries looks at some of the world’s worst real-life engineering disasters and seeks an answer to the question of what caused the calamity. News footage is interwoven with innovative and illuminating graphics, eyewitness accounts and commentary from experts.
The Untold Story

2019

The Untold Story

2019
4.5
An unfiltered look at the often-unseen stories of people and events that have had a profound impact on our modern culture and society.
Most Terrifying Places

2019

Most Terrifying Places

2019
8.5
Revealing super scary locations around the world.
Houdini's Last Secrets

2019

Houdini's Last Secrets

2019
6.5
The legendary life of Harry Houdini remains as much of a mystery as his death. Modern magicians marvel at his death-defying performances. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been equaled - or fully understood. Now, in this active investigation, magicians and scientists will try to unlock the secrets and mysteries he took with him to the grave.