Taught by Professor Kevin Ahern of Oregon State University, this series covers the essential topics of a first-semester college course in biochemistry and molecular biology, introducing you to amino acids, proteins, enzymes, genes, and the intricate workings of living cells. A background in high school-level chemistry is helpful.
Inside a century-old New England tool factory a group of the nation's top restorers and craftsmen come together to restore heirlooms and precious items in secret. And then they reveal them to unsuspecting recipients. Each episode unearths surprising history, hidden details, and brings to life people's most treasured possessions.
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.
Candace and Luvell are the perfect celebrity couple. But their marriage isn’t the love story that the cameras see. If they want a happy ending, they’ll have to work past the lies and manipulation to get back to what’s real.
Wow, I Never Knew That! is a whimsical, half-hour television series that is jam-packed with exciting tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the truths and origins behind the stuff you’re already familiar with. From the items you use every day to the phrases you use in conversation to the habits you’re so accustomed to, you’ll be fascinated to learn how they’ve all really come about!
Tiny House Hunting follows realtors as they help a pair of tiny home seekers find the perfect existing mini-space. Whether it’s a potential full-time home in the Rockies or a tiny beach getaway on the coast of Florida, each potential homeowner will be shown three different abodes and then decide which is the best fit for them. The series will showcase families on the hunt for something new while bringing a fresh perspective to “scaling back.”
Six-part documentary on the city of Muncie, Indiana - nicknamed "Middletown" after a study in the 1920s deemed it representative of middle America. The series finds that amid the great ...
Funniest Pets & People is a fast-paced American television series that showcases funny home videos of pets and people of all ages and is produced by Brad Lachman's Genco Entertainment, Inc., and it's broadcast on various local TV stations in the United States for daily syndication. Similar in the style of America's Funniest Home Videos, this show is narrated by Rob Paulsen and it includes laughing audience members in the background, although some footage in the show has real laughter. This show, along with AFV, sometimes uses sound effects for fun.
It was originally syndicated by Sony Pictures Television's Program Partners from 2006 to 2008, then The Program Exchange took over syndication from 2008 when production ended.
Traveling the Roman Empire is a matchless grand tour covering an astonishing range of landscapes, cultures, and history. Even if you have explored many of these places before, Darius will give you fresh insights and a new appreciation for the remarkable achievements of a single-minded city on the Tiber that had the vision, discipline, and institutions to conquer the known world and make it prosper.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Panda City, where every day Dr. Panda tries out a new job working together with his friends. A mix-up at the post office? A chicken stuck in a tree? Carrots mysteriously disappearing? No problem! With a dash of creativity and a good deal of teamwork, Dr. Panda always saves the day!
Proud Greenock lad Martin is coming home. He joins his mate Phil MacHugh on a riotous road trip showcasing the spirit of modern Scotland through its people and places.
9/11 changed the world. This compelling four-part special tracks the US-led response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C – and the subsequent unravelling of the Middle East.
Beyond the Towers traces the US quest for vengeance directed against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and against the extreme Islamist Taliban government which had protected them. Over time the Afghanistan campaign evolved into what US President George W. Bush called a global ‘war on terror’. Many Muslims regarded ‘the war on terror’ as a western ‘crusade’ against the Islamic religion and fought back accordingly.
It is estimated there are around a thousand active serial killers among us right now in the United States alone. This five-part series shines a light on over 30 of the most notorious and gruesome unsolved serial killer cases since Jack the Ripper.
As urban space shrinks, we build higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers. Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger, smarter and more luxurious than their predecessors. This four-part series follows the creation of four extraordinary buildings, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work and protect ourselves from potential threats. Read more about each episode below.
A stunning voyage of food, culture and friendship along the alluring coastlines of Italy Greece, Turkey and France - these are the tales of the classic yacht Barinia and her family of 25 years - Narelle, the chef, and Patrick, the skipper.
Dominating the landscape for centuries, ancient cathedrals and abbeys reflect Britain's turbulent history through their architectural grandeur-stories of its kings and queens and the religious and social changes brought about by the English Reformation, as well as many other tales of intrigue, love, faith and conviction.