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Dig WW2 with Dan Snow

2012

Dig WW2 with Dan Snow

2012
10
Dan Snow joins military archaelogists as they investigate the former battlegrounds of the Second World War, uncovering little-known stories through excavations and dives across Europe
The Magic of the Big Blue. Seven Continents

2013

The Magic of the Big Blue. Seven Continents

2013
10
Convoy: War Of The Atlantic

2009

Convoy: War Of The Atlantic

2009
8
The story of the Convoys is a tale of compelling drama, full of bravery and tragedy. It takes us into the lives of hundreds of thousands of unheralded men whose incredible everyday courage, played out in the cruel seas and cold skies of the North Atlantic changed the course of the war.
Hollywood vs. The Mob - Fact vs. Fiction

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Hollywood vs. The Mob - Fact vs. Fiction

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2
With episodes focusing on Irish, Italian, black, and Jewish organized crime, this series explores the history of the American mob in the 20th century and separates the truth from the myths.
Malas Compañías

2017

Malas Compañías

2017
10
Meltdown: The Secret History of the Global Collapse

2010

Meltdown: The Secret History of the Global Collapse

2010
9
The story of the bankers who crashed the world, the leaders who struggled to save it and the ordinary families who got crushed. The CBC’s Terence McKenna takes viewers behind the headlines and into the backrooms at the highest levels of world governments and banking institutions, revealing the astonishing level of backstabbing and tension behind the scenes as the world came dangerously close to another Great Depression.
Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War

2013

Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War

2013
7
The Hundred Years’ war between England and France gave us the victories of Crecy and Agincourt, and made the reputations of Edward III and Henry V. It gave France a national heroine in Joan of Arc. But, even now, the jury is out as to its causes and outcome. Was it the final swansong of a redundant knightly class whose only reason for being was to fight? Was it a battle over ever more important territory to the emerging economies of England and France? Or was it the painful birth of two distinct national identities, forged through their long and violent divorce? Dr Janina Ramirez guides us through the stories of kings, great knights, bloody battles and cultural triumphs of this momentous conflict.
Timbavati: An Epic Cat Story

2013

Timbavati: An Epic Cat Story

2013
7
The wild terrain of South Africa’s Timbavati reserve is the backdrop to this epic trilogy. Over a two year period, filmmakers follow the everyday struggle for survival of an old lion king at the end of his prime and three aggressive lion brothers ready to fight for his pride
Shakespeare Uncovered

2012

Shakespeare Uncovered

2012
6
Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
DigFellas

2013

DigFellas

2013
7
Relic hunters Bill Ladd and Howard Hewitt embark on a quest to find and preserve our nation's past. In each episode, the duo investigates, isolates, and excavates a history-rich location, in search of precious relics and antiques. Using their expertise and deep historical knowledge, they separate treasures from trash. At the end of every dig, the duo meets with historical experts to authenticate their findings. Their journey is about passion over profit, the love of history and the adventure of uncovering it.
Poaching Wars with Tom Hardy

2013

Poaching Wars with Tom Hardy

2013
7
Motivated by his love of animals, BAFTA award-winning actor Tom Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) travels to South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania aiming to uncover the truth about why poaching has reached crisis levels and to see for himself what can be done to stop the killing.
Goodbye Deutschland!

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Goodbye Deutschland!

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8
Secret Societies: The String Pullers

2009

Secret Societies: The String Pullers

2009
8
Behind closed doors, cliques of the world's most powerful men form societies so secret and controversial that their very names spark fear in our hearts and minds: the Freemasons, the Illuminati, Skull and Bones. What are the intentions of these secret societies? Are the members of these brotherhoods the innocent victims of mudslinging conspiracy theorists or are they untouchable elitists who control the world?
Back from the Dead

2011

Back from the Dead

2011
6
The series uncovers some extraordinary warrior skeletons from history: Samurai, Crusaders and The British Navy. The episodes will unleash the full force of modern forensics upon them: battle scars, bone deformations and recoverable scraps of DNA will all be tested and explored.
Beef Buddies

2013

Beef Buddies

2013
10
Motives & Murders: Cracking The Case

2012

Motives & Murders: Cracking The Case

2012
7
Baffling crimes and the clues that lead to the killer. Chilling reenactments of the victim's last days and the toll the deaths took on family and friends along with interviews and commentary from the real life detectives that tracked down the killer and crack the case.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars *But Were Afraid to Ask

2008

Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars *But Were Afraid to Ask

2008
6
A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of gay adult cinema’s hottest talents.
Pawn Stars UK

2013

Pawn Stars UK

2013
7
Pawn Stars UK is a British reality television series which debuted on 26 August 2013. The series is filmed in the Chester, Sealand, United Kingdom, and chronicles the day-to-day activities of pawn shop Regal Pawn, collaboratively run by Mark Andrew Manning, Mark Lever Holland, Mark Peter Holland, Simon Penworth, and Victoria Manning. A spin-off of the prominent American reality television series Pawn Stars, the show's format is similar to the latter show, as it features an array of collectible, antique and unusual items that people sell or pawn.
Extreme RVs

2012

Extreme RVs

2012
6
Follows designers, welders and mechanics as they ideate, build, and customize one-of-a-kind recreational vehicles. Each one-hour episodes highlights three different rolling million-dollar, mega-mansions with incredible themed designs and luxurious interiors that put most real homes to shame.
The Brain: Our Universe Within

1994

The Brain: Our Universe Within

1994
4.5
Complex and deeply mysterious, the human brain is an odyssey unto itself. Take this journey into the inner workings of the mind with the guidance of scientist Dr. David Suzuki, the host of this Discovery Channel documentary. This series explores the way the brain evolves from birth to adulthood; how memory works; how humans recover from brain injury; and the origins of creativity and identity.