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Changing the World

2020

Changing the World

2020
This series features episodes on civil rights, economic justice, religion, and other aspects of society that affect each and every one of us every day.
Sunshine Slayings

2022

Sunshine Slayings

2022
Each episode investigates a real murder that took place in an exotic locale, while the victim should have been enjoying the trip of a lifetime.
Civilisations

2001

Civilisations

2001
Four part miniseries about ancient China, Egypt, The Indus, and Mesopotamia.
England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest

2022

England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest

2022
King Arthur. Alfred the Great. Sutton Hoo. Beowulf. We recognize these and other names from England before 1066, but the history of this wild and diverse land is shrouded in myth and legend. From the fall of Rome in the 4th century to the invasion of the Normans in the 11th century, England offers an incredible story of social, cultural, religious, and political change. This captivating tale can help us answer one of the great questions of history: How did this small island, far from the centers of Western civilization, become the great and powerful nation we know from the history books?
Britain's Secret Islands

2022

Britain's Secret Islands

2022
Join Stewart McPherson on a journey around the UK on the spectacular ship Pelican of London, to discover the wildlife and secrets of the most remote British Isles shimmering in the sea mists. Explore the wildlife of these regions, meet the people that live there, and see the history and culture of these areas.
Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession

2021

Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession

2021
After a terrible winter, 1942 starts badly for Stalin due to a ruthless Nazi campaign that leaves millions of Soviets captive and without food.
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

2022

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

2022
Follow Baratunde Thurston, bestselling author and podcaster, as he explores the country’s diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play and interact with the outdoors. From coal miners turned beekeepers in Appalachia to Black surfers catching waves in L.A., uncover a deeper understanding of our passionate and complex relationship with the natural world.
Human Nature

2018

Human Nature

2018
A brand-new educational series with a fresh, unique format – a children’s entertainment talk show, where distinguished representatives of the animal kingdom share their wisdom to convey virtues and values to their favorite people: kids. The series teaches positive behavior and character strength through fun and engaging tales, told by all kinds of animal friends while kids are entertained along the way.
Feisworld

2019

Feisworld

2019
Feisworld is an intimate look into the lives of a diverse group of incredible people through conversations with host Fei Wu. Having come to America from China as a teenager, Fei has carved out a life as a successful entrepreneur and mentor. These conversations with her teachers and friends serve to highlight both shared and contrasting struggles and successes with the people she meets.
The American Presidency with Bill Clinton

2022

The American Presidency with Bill Clinton

2022
Hosted by President Bill Clinton, the series explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union across six themed episodes: race, extremism, the struggle for rights, presidential vision, global power.
Nazi Weird War Two

2016

Nazi Weird War Two

2016
Seven decades on from WW2...as living memory fades, the dark corners of the web are teeming with tales of the bizarre. Dr. Sam Willis, a UK-based historian, and Robert Joe (RJ), a Korean-American urban explorer, combine their talents to embark on a journey to set the record straight. They’re one of the oddest partners since Mulder and Scully, and just as determined to get to the truth that’s out there. Whether its reports of Nazis dabbling in the occult, the world’s worst man-eating crocodile attack, or a long-lost train carrying stolen gold, a path of twists and turns will show us that, when it comes to war, truth is often weirder than fiction.
Poisonous Liaisons

2019

Poisonous Liaisons

2019
From scorned lovers, attempted murders, to induced paralysis Poisonous Liaisons delves into history's most notorious poisoning crimes, revealing their methods and the short and long-term effects their substances had on victims.
NOVA: The Planets

2019

NOVA: The Planets

2019
The life of our solar system told in five dramatic stories spanning billions of years.
How to Look at and Understand Great Art

2011

How to Look at and Understand Great Art

2011
Contemplate the "anti-art" spirit of Dadaism, its nihilistic yet humorous indictment of civilization and bizarre use of unconventional media. In the sensibility of Surrealism, observe its compelling focus on the subconscious and two substyles - dream imagery, with its juxtaposition of objects and settings, and "automatic drawing," eliciting unplanned images from the unconscious.
Race to the Red Planet

2022

Race to the Red Planet

2022
Firefighters

2012

Firefighters

2012
Dublin Fire Brigade and ambulance services receive around 133,000 calls a year. Whatever the emergency, whenever it happens, the firefighters are first to respond, putting themselves in danger to save lives. And it’s not just fighting fires. Every member of Dublin Fire and Rescue is a trained paramedic, and whether it’s ambulance services, rapid river rescues, marine emergency response or high line rescues that are called for, they're equipped and trained to give people in need of rescue the best chance of survival. Using state of the art technology including vehicle and helmet mounted cameras this series will bring viewers deep into the heart of the fire scene with the firefighters themselves to witness and experience a level of danger, drama and emotion never before seen on Irish television.
Food 3.0

2017

Food 3.0

2017
Given our current practices, the planet will soon be unable to satisfy the demand for food. This is already of vital concern, but it is set to become even more pressing. What kind of solutions could help us rise to this immense challenge? Food 3.0 provides a three-part answer to this question: Techno Food. What's cooking in the Silicon Valley? New solutions Bio Food. The development of a more sustainable agriculture and the eating habits of tomorrow, Franken Food. A step towards genetically modified food and trans-genic agriculture. A ground-breaking account of all the trends that will shape tomorrow’s food.
The Nature of Existence Companion Series

2011

The Nature of Existence Companion Series

2011
Where The Nature of Existence could only scratch the surface, the Companion Series goes deeper into the most challenging topics in the film, with over 100 experts from all over the world.
Wild West Chronicles

2021

Wild West Chronicles

2021
Once a feared lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He now travels the frontier to chronicle the amazing true stories of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.
Going Country

2021

Going Country

2021
Justine Clarke takes a road trip into the heart of Australian country music, discovering how these musicians capture who we are as a people and a nation.