Delve into the mysterious origins of our first civilization, the Sumerians. From the very first records we have, evidence shows they were advanced, that knowledge was preserved for a time by successive cultures, some knowledge faded out whilst other knowledge survived.
Some have razor sharp teeth that can slice thick layers of muscle, straight to the bone. Others have jaws that can crush your skull with a single snap. And others are equipped with fangs to squirt neurotoxins directly into your veins. It's World's Deadliest.
A deep dive into one of the world’s most high-pressure professions: hostage negotiation. With exclusive access to the expert negotiators involved, we go behind the scenes of some of the world's most dangerous hostage situations, and reconstruct how the negotiations played out.
For years, Mikael Hylin has collected information about the investigation into Olof Palme's murder. The series is both a depiction of Stockholm's criminal underworld and an investigation into Palme as a person.
Series delving into film and newsreel company British Pathé's treasure trove of images, which documented almost every aspect of everyday life in Britain and around the world in the 20th century.
Unlocking the mysteries of daily life in ancient Egypt. John Romer relates the details of daily life in the village where the workmen who built the royal tombs lived.
A documentary which explores the remarkable parallels between the careers of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, as well as their personal rivalry and animosity.
Harrowing stories of cops who abandon their oath to serve and protect and instead, steal, cheat, and, in some cases, kill; told by the cops who committed the crimes to the whistle blowers, prosecutors, and fellow officers who took them down.
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.
Meet Carrie Morey --an award-winning baker, cookbook author and entrepreneur who is growing a tiny made-by-hand mail order biscuit company into a booming business with a ravenous following.
Meeting people from both ends of the wealth spectrum, award-winning actor and director Kathy Burke travels the country to explore our relationship with money.
Building fast cars takes guts, grit, a little bit of crazy, a whole bunch of power and a visionary to sell it. But what happens when they aim for pole position and miss the mark? Uncover the scandals that shocked the automotive industry and the world.