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Body Hack 3.0

2019

Body Hack 3.0

2019
Join Todd Sampson as he tackles some of the biggest challenges of his life using science as his guide.
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire

2012

Canada 1812: Forged in Fire

2012
5
Egyptian Mummies: Immortality Unwrapped

2025

Egyptian Mummies: Immortality Unwrapped

2025
Mummies have captivated mankind since the dawn of time. The source of many myths and legends, these carefully preserved bodies hold priceless knowledge about ancient Egypt and its pharaohs.The discovery of a 2,500-year-old ointment jars - the oldest ever unearthed - promises to shed new light on mummification practices. These ancestral and mysterious ceremonies, which were supposed to offer immortality to the deceased, still raise questions for scientists and Egyptologists today.
The Time Of Your Life

0000

The Time Of Your Life

0000
A documentary series using archive footage to look at the events of past years, including the music, news, movies and personalities that made each year unique.
I (Almost) Got Away With It: What Would Kenda Do?

2014

I (Almost) Got Away With It: What Would Kenda Do?

2014
Investigation Discoveries resident homicide hunter Lt. Joe Kenda, re-visits some of his most popular cases featured on the hit series Homicide Hunter, and he offers his expertise into each investigation. The investigation is then considered as being 'Kenda-fied'.
City Beats

2019

City Beats

2019
DJ-producer Carly Foxx is on a musical journey, immersing herself in the life of five iconic European cities to find inspiration for a series of new tracks.
Babies Behind Bars

2018

Babies Behind Bars

2018
Select inmates at Indiana Women's Prison can raise their babies behind bars. The rules are strict, with zero tolerance, and a slip-up can result in an inmate mum losing her child.
Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018

Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018
How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
Hunting Dinosaurs

2023

Hunting Dinosaurs

2023
2
Billionaire Resorts: On Holiday with the Super Rich

2022

Billionaire Resorts: On Holiday with the Super Rich

2022
7
Series going behind the scenes at the world's most luxurious holiday destinations, revealing the dedication and expertise it takes to deliver a first-class service.
Customs UK

2008

Customs UK

2008
In Gatwick and Bristol airports in England customs agents check baggage and travelers to uphold allowances and prevent illicit activity and substances from entering the UK.
Roman Megastructures

2021

Roman Megastructures

2021
5.3
50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome’s new territory was transformed through huge construction projects, involving aqueducts, roads, baths, amphitheaters, and arenas. This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of this industrious civilization. Through the use of CGI, archive footage, aerial imagery, and expert testimony, this trilogy unveils the secrets of these wonders of Roman engineering.
Grow, Cook, Eat

2019

Grow, Cook, Eat

2019
Michael Kelly, founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself), and Karen O'Donohoe offer step-by-step guidance in growing vegetables in raised beds and containers. Each episode focuses on a single vegetable, and moves from seed, through thinning, watering, and potential problems, to the kitchen. A guest cook demonstrates 1-3 recipes anyone can replicate at home. The series is filmed in the brilliant landscape colors of Southern Ireland, but the gardening and cooking principles are universal.
Conspiracy

2019

Conspiracy

2019
Conspiracy is a video documentary series that explores the dark and controversial stories behind history's most well-known conspiracies. The series aims to take a neutral position on very polarizing topics while helping viewers uncover the truth.
Walking With C.S. Lewis

2017

Walking With C.S. Lewis

2017
In this 10-segment video series filmed on-location in beautiful Oxford, England, individuals and small groups alike will walk through the life, writings, and impact of beloved author C. S. Lewis. This series, bundled with a companion guide and discussion leader's guide, is ideal for gaining insight into Lewis's works and paints an engaging portrait of the man whose ideas have shaped the thought and faith of millions of readers. You'll visit historic sites from Lewis's life, study sixteen of his most beloved books, and hear the story of how Lewis's writings have impacted Tony Ash's own life and faith.
Life After Lockup: Self Shot Episodes

2021

Life After Lockup: Self Shot Episodes

2021
The Last Train Across Canada

1990

The Last Train Across Canada

1990
Veteran war correspondent Murray Sayle journeys west across Canada at a time when sections of the country’s “national dream” — its vast transcontinental railroad — faced extinction. In his 7,000-mile adventure, Sayle discovers mounties, moose, and a colorful assortment of railroad men and women. He also shares glimpses of a lesser-known Canada - Fishermen of the Maritime provinces, Indian settlements on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, polar bears frolicking, cowboys in the prairies - all loosely linked by the now resurgent transcontinental railway. Take the LAST TRAIN ACROSS CANADA for an unforgettable rail adventure, one filled with romance and extraordinary beauty.
Emergency Rescue Air, Land & Sea

2020

Emergency Rescue Air, Land & Sea

2020
Every day, across the UK, from Highland mountains to Lakeland fells and the Cornish coast, search and rescue heroes put their lives on the line to keep us safe
British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom

2004

British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom

2004
British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom traces the unique relationship between the British monarchy and the country from the ancient kingdoms of Sussex, East Anglia, Kent and Wessex over a thousand years of turbulent history to the present day.
Battlezone WWII: The U.S. Army Air Forces

2015

Battlezone WWII: The U.S. Army Air Forces

2015
This Battlezone series features an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the U.S. Army Air Forces and its role in combat.