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The Life of Earth

2019

The Life of Earth

2019
8
How did the world we call home come to be? Combining the latest scientific discoveries and theories with CGI, we journey through eons of fire and ice to detail how Earth evolved into a habitable planet and how humanity's success is putting us and our environment in peril.
Drinks, Crime and Prohibition

2018

Drinks, Crime and Prohibition

2018
A deep dive into the underbelly of the Prohibition era, which was characterized as much by jazz, illegal booze and female liberation as it was by gangsters and brutality.
Carriers at War

2018

Carriers at War

2018
9
From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.
Mike Brewer's World of Cars

2020

Mike Brewer's World of Cars

2020
6
This Wheeler Dealer is going global! Watch Mike Brewer travel the world to indulge his passion for all things automotive.
Liberation: D-Day to Berlin

2025

Liberation: D-Day to Berlin

2025
9
Experience the liberation of Western Europe from every angle, as astonishingly colourised and expertly restored footage bring the historic turning point of World War II back to vivid life.
Aerial Britain

2019

Aerial Britain

2019
4.7
Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.
Baby Animals

2015

Baby Animals

2015
Watching animals care for their young is a powerful reminder of the bonds we all share as living species on the planet. Take a heartwarming look at baby animals as they playfully find their way in the world.
An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates

2020

An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates

2020
Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a stately home isn't quite the fairy tale it's made out to be. Join Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke as she ventures through some of the most storied and remarkable estates in Great Britain. From England's Newby Hall and Holdenby House to Scotland's Inveraray and Floors Castles, this is an all-access look at grand residences and the families who keep their histories alive.
Pillowcase Murders

2024

Pillowcase Murders

2024
5.5
When dozens of women enjoying their golden years unexpectedly died at Senior Living Communities across the Dallas area, authorities classified the deaths as natural causes. No one suspected that a cold-blooded, serial killer, posing as a maintenance man, was targeting one of the most vulnerable populations: elderly women.
The Big Dry

2016

The Big Dry

2016
Life in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley exists in two very different worlds: the wet and the dry. The wet season is green and bountiful, but the dry season is one of the toughest on Earth. For seven months of the year, animals must cope with scorching temperatures and almost no rain. Now, climate change is making conditions even more extreme. Follow creatures of all sizes as they clash over limited resources in this vast wild kingdom, where each day is a struggle to survive.
The Curious Life and Death of...

2020

The Curious Life and Death of...

2020
7.5
Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug lord Pablo Escobar to magician Harry Houdini. Using her lab to perform virtual autopsies, experiment with blood samples, interview witnesses and conduct real-time demonstrations, Dr. Fitzharris puts everything about these mysterious deaths to the test.
Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders

2023

Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders

2023
2.7
In 1982 seven people, mostly in and around Chicago, died suddenly and without explanation. The victims included three people from one family and a child from another. Eventually, a nurse quickly saw a common thread between the deaths; the victims all took the common pain reliever Tylenol, but their capsules were laced with cyanide. The deaths were soon dubbed the "Tylenol Murders" and started a frenzy to find the person responsible as fear spread across the country and store owners pulled Tylenol from their shelves.
Mysteries of the Mekong

2017

Mysteries of the Mekong

2017
The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world, yet one of the most undiscovered. 20,000 plant species, 430 mammals, 1,200 birds, 800 reptiles and amphibians, and an estimated 850 freshwater fish species, are found in this very remote Asian region. A not-to-be-missed wildlife series that will truly be a feast for the eyes.
Strange Creatures

2015

Strange Creatures

2015
5.3
The amazing thing about nature is the number of ways it continues to surprise us - and in the case of these unique creatures, it appears we're barely scratching the surface. Spend some time in the company of nature's evolutionary mavericks.
Age of Humans

2021

Age of Humans

2021
Over the millennia, we've changed the Earth. Now we need to change our behavior.
Coastal Africa

2015

Coastal Africa

2015
The narrow coast that runs along the southern tip of Africa is home to an abundance of vibrant wildlife, thanks to the two ocean currents that wash up along its opposite shores. Explore the vast ecosystems that make it a haven for biodiversity.
Animal Empires

2016

Animal Empires

2016
8.5
Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding opportunities are abundant. Journey to the habitats of these one-of-a-kind animals and learn their survival stories, from nesting fairy penguins, to migrating caribou.
Aerial Italy

2023

Aerial Italy

2023
7
Take in the sights and sounds of Italy from the sky and learn about Europe's boot from heel to toe.
Die Anden - Natur am Limit

2018

Die Anden - Natur am Limit

2018
10
World of Weapons

2020

World of Weapons

2020
A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how and why these weapons work and the role each one has played in shaping the world we know today.