Map expert Professor Jerry Brotton uncovers how maps aren't simply about getting from A to B, but are revealing snapshots of defining moments in history and tools of political power and persuasion.
What happens to kids when they join the Marines? This 3-part, 3-hour documentary follows young recruits as they join the United States Marine Corps and endure 3 months of bootcamp at Parris Island. We meet the characters months before they join and gradually observe a complete transformation throughout the process.
Car fanatics GT and Dave set off on a road trip in search of abandoned or forgotten classic cars (as well as other memorabilia) to buy and sell for serious profit. Their journey features the spectacular scenery of the West Australian Outback, but this is no sightseeing trip – with their own money on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher as the boys decide which cars to buy, and how much to spend. Over the series, they uncover and restore 20 classic cars from the USA, Japan, Great Britain and Europe.
The Mayfair Set is a series of programmes produced by Adam Curtis for the BBC, first broadcast in the summer of 1999. The programme looked at how buccaneer capitalists of hot money were allowed to shape the climate of the Thatcher years, focusing on the rise of Colonel David Stirling, Jim Slater, James Goldsmith, and Tiny Rowland, all members of London's Clermont Club in the 1960s.
Tokyo is known for its diverse cuisine, offering dishes like Tonkatsu, grilled eel rice, and Japanese-style fried chicken. Hosts Nicole and Amber showcase popular local food spots, learn cooking techniques, and reveal chef's secrets, highlighting ingredients, preparation methods, and seasoning tricks. Viewers can learn to create authentic Japanese cuisine at home.
Decoding the Past is a History Channel paranormal television series that "decodes" the past by looking for unusual, and mysterious things written about throughout history that may give clues as to what will happen in the future.
Follow Chris in this chaotic, animal-crazy series that captures the drama, the danger, the animal antics and the sheer exhilaration of Chris Humfrey's Wild Life.
Taking a personal look at the American Music Award winner's journey to superstardom and the fallout from his personal struggles with sobriety and the tragic deaths of his two children and first wife, Whitney Houston.
Majestic mountains, picturesque rivers, mysterious forests and dreamy coastal landscapes – Germany is more than an industrial nation. A fascinating habitat for rare flora and fauna stretches from the North-Frisian “Wattenmeer” to the Berchtesgadener Alps. In four episodes, Germany’s best wildlife camera teams focus on the unique behavior of animals such as wolves, black storks, red deer and grey seals. The series shows the natural wonders of “Wild Germany” as you’ve never seen them before.
Extreme Dreams is a reality TV programme made by the independent British production company Ricochet and hosted by Ben Fogle. The premise behind the show is that deserving individuals are taken to unfamiliar and extreme environments and given the opportunity to participate in an adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
Participants are typically seeking a life-changing experience: a boost to improve their health, build their confidence, mend relationships or overcome past difficulties. For each programme four different teams are selected by a small panel comprising adventurers and a psychologist as well as Ben Fogle himself. Each team then travels with Ben to a different region of the world to undertake a challenging trek.
Travel writer Simon Reeve embarks upon two long-distance journeys across Turkey, exploring this dramatic and beautiful country that now finds itself at the centre of world events.
The greatest gift of mankind over beasts is his ability to craft and use tools. From the simple stone axe to modern warfare technology the relationship between man and survival has been an ongoing battle from the beginning of time. Blast through authentic archived photos, comprehensive video footage and in-depth re-enactments as you discover the achievements and tribulations that played major roles in the shots heard round the world. From the conquering of game, power and land this 7-Part Documentary shoots through 400 years of the events and developments that shaped...The Evolution of Firearms
Each year in America, 85% of inmates seeking early release will be denied, but 15% will be released from prison before serving their full sentences. Two thirds of these parolees will commit a crime that sends them back behind bars, making the decision to release an inmate early an agonizing dilemma. Judgment Day: Prison or Parole is an investigative series that takes viewers inside the high stakes decisions made by parole boards everyday. When 95% of inmates in the US will eventually be placed back into society, parole board members must decide who should remain incarcerated and who is safe for release.