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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2019

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2019
8
From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.
Heroes of World War II

2004

Heroes of World War II

2004
10
The Island Diaries

2016

The Island Diaries

2016
8.5
Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
To Catch a Killer

2018

To Catch a Killer

2018
6
(US) Step Inside the mind of a detective as he hunts down a ruthless murderer. Each episode unfolds as an epic game of cat-and-mouse, leading to the bombshell moment when these two iconic adversaries come together in an unexpected way.
Scotch! The Story of Whisky

2016

Scotch! The Story of Whisky

2016
10
David Hayman surveys the state of the Scotch whisky industry and examines the threats to its world dominance.
Empire Builders

2018

Empire Builders

2018
1
Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.
America's National Parks

2015

America's National Parks

2015
7
An epic journey from the geysers of Yellowstone to the rugged Pacific coast of the Olympic peninsula, from the hot desert of Saguaro to the icy Gates of the Arctic, from the subtropical sea of grass in the Everglades to the world-famous peaks of Yosemite and from the mystic Smoky Mountains to the biggest gorge on Earth: the Grand Canyon.
#MeToo, Now What?

2018

#MeToo, Now What?

2018
1
Executive editor and host Zainab Salbi goes beyond the headlines about sexual harassment to ask how we got here and how we move forward.
Modern Dinosaurs

2017

Modern Dinosaurs

2017
10
The Lost Tapes

2016

The Lost Tapes

2016
10
Encounter the Pearl Harbor attacks, the L.A. riots, the Son of Sam murders and Patty Hearst's kidnapping the way they unfolded on TVs and radios across America. We present these shocking events from the 20th century, not through traditional journalistic reportage, but in real-time, as they were covered by national and local news broadcasts. This footage, much of which has not been seen in decades, gives an intimacy and immediacy to stories we thought we knew but will now rediscover through a unique perspective.
Xploration Outer Space

2014

Xploration Outer Space

2014
7
Host Emily Calandrelli, Harvard scholar and former Nasa employee, takes viewers on incredible journeys through space. She visits various NASA facilities as we search for answers about our universe. Xploration Outer Space is part of the Xploration Station two hour syndicated block airing on Fox stations throughout the country.
Xploration Earth 2050

2014

Xploration Earth 2050

2014
7
What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math lead us? Host Chuck Pell takes viewers on a mind bending journey in search of these answers.
The New Age of Terror

2017

The New Age of Terror

2017
6
A two-part look at the evolution of terrorism and the response to it in a post-9/11 world.
Hannah Gadsby's OZ

2014

Hannah Gadsby's OZ

2014
1
Hannah Gadsby is a closet art scholar. Armed with their rapier wit and a desire to pick beneath the paint, they will travel across the continent on a mission to debunk the myths of the Australian identity as defined by our art.
Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark

2017

Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark

2017
3.5
Travel with renowned photographer Joel Sartore as he photographs at-risk and rare species in the wild, in zoos, in nature preserves and explores his Photo Ark initiative, revealing why ensuring species' future matters to us all.
Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013

Die Kanarischen Inseln

2013
9
Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War

1998

Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War

1998
6
Secrets are divulged and stories of espionage, conspiracy, murder, sabotage and greed are uncovered.
Secret Societies - Myths and Realities of a Parallel World

2013

Secret Societies - Myths and Realities of a Parallel World

2013
7
Secret societies play a far larger role in our everyday lives than we are aware of. Historian Dr Marian Füssel searches for clues surrounding history’s most famous secret societies and conspiracy theories.
D.B. Cooper: Case Closed?

2016

D.B. Cooper: Case Closed?

2016
8
Over the past four and a half decades, the so-called D.B. Cooper skyjacking case has captivated countless armchair detectives - not to mention teams of FBI investigators - hoping to finally crack the nation's only unsolved act of air piracy. Now a California man, who has assembled a team of investigators, thinks he may have finally solved case, which will be detailed in the two-part History Channel special D.B. Cooper: Case Closed? that airs on Sunday and Monday.
David Holt's State of Music

2016

David Holt's State of Music

2016
9
David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.