Examining the extraordinary physiology of animals who launch themselves into the air - whether winged or wingless; bearing feathers, fur, or scales; by day or night. Shot both in the field and on controlled sets, the series reveals the minute details of wing beats and the science of how a tiny Leaf Hopper pulls 500G on takeoff. Each episode concludes with a behind-the-scenes view of how it was made.
Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.
Archaeologist and mummy expert Ramy Romany crisscrosses the globe, investigating history’s greatest mysteries by prying answers from the dead. Was Moses an Egyptian Pharaoh and father of King Tut? Did the ancient Inca sacrifice their children to an alien god? Did the United States government cover-up the assassination of President Lincoln? Ramy unearths hidden tombs, spelunks unexplored caves, and risks life-and-limb to answer these questions by finding these mummies... mummies that hold extraordinary secrets and are the only way to resurrect the truth, because.... Mummies Never Die.
Join comedian Pax Assadi and conservationist Nicola Toki on a journey of discovery to learn about the vulnerable wildlife species facing extinction in Aotearoa and the South Pacific. Made with Support from NZ On Air.
Munroe Bergdorf and Tayce meet up with British LGBTQ+ celebrities to discuss the pop culture moments that influenced their queer identities, their "queerpiphanies". Guests also plan a fictional party in honour of these moment.
Underwater wildlife series. Kate Humble sets sail on a 2000-mile adventure across the Pacific with a team of top natural history filmmakers and deep water marine biologists.
Morris Chestnut hosts this renovation docuseries chronicling the ongoing reconstruction of Tulsa's Greenwood District, which was destroyed in the 1921 massacre, while celebrating the personal and professional journeys of Black Wall Street descendants.