Documentary TV Series - Page 492
The True History of the Mafia - Godfathers Collection
2003
Godfathers investigates the mob like no other documentary before it. From the mass immigration of Italians at the end of the 19th century to money laundering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2000, this up-to-date, feature-length production offers a unique perspective on the history of the Mafia as seen through the eyes of an Italian journalist. With newly discovered footage from Italian archives and rare interviews from both sides of the law, Godfathers probes the psychology, the sociology, and the economics behind this powerful yet secretive society. Some of the biggest names in mafia history are introduced, and the ways in which their political savvy helped them orchestrate many of history's major events is explained.My Kind of Town
2020
My Kind of Town
2020
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog, Major, explore the past, present and future of towns across Scotland.Mammals Vs. Dinos
2006
Mammals Vs. Dinos
2006
star 6Latest research has revealed that first mammals and first dinosaurs appeared on earth at about the same time and that the ancestral mammals underwent dramatic evolution while challenging the dinosaurs. It was these struggles that created the basic nature of all present mammals, including humans.Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa
2020
star 9.5Embrace the wild side of the Sunshine State with a stellar zoo team devoted to the exotic cast of animals.Year Zero
2022
Year Zero
2022
Deep Dive North America
2025
Wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly embarks on an exhilarating journey in which she traverses air, land and sea to encounter wildlife and explore the world's most remote corners.Taste of China
2015
Taste of China
2015
Au Pays De Neufve France
1960
In 1958-1959, Pierre Perrault, who was in his infancy as a filmmaker, co-directed with René Bonnière, a series of films on the people of the river, their trades, their traditions and their lifestyles. Discover the complete series of thirteen episodes that was broadcast on Radio-Canada television in 1960.Into The Fire
2017
Into The Fire
2017
Into The Fire is a unique series that follows the world’s most elite firefighting unit, the BMPM of Marseille This 2000 man strong force, part of the French Navy, battles not only blazes in the buildings of Marseille, but intervenes when there are disasters at sea and deal with the deadly forest fires plague the region.TITANIC 4DVD
2011
TITANIC 4DVD
2011
SKIN A&E
2022
SKIN A&E
2022
Four top dermatologists treat a range of skin conditions in a specialised clinic; inspecting, squeezing and popping their way towards a better life for their patients.Nadiya's British Food Adventure
2017
To find out about the food she feeds her family, Nadiya meets fishermen, farmers, chefs and producers across the country and creates delicious new recipes inspired by their produce.Celebs in Solitary
2018
Celebs in Solitary
2018
Celebs In Solitary is a celebrity edition of In Solitary: The Anti-Social Experiment on Channel 5, in which Anthea Turner, Professor Green, Eddie Hall, and Shazia Mirza attempt to spend five days in solitary confinement.Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things
2021
star 8Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.The Brain with David Eagleman
2015
star 8Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the interior of the brain to reveal why people feel and think the way they do. Episodes examine how personality, emotions and memories are encoded as neural activity; the unconscious brain; and how the brain navigates thousands of conscious decisions every day. Dr. Eagleman ponders the darker side of humanity and why the brain drives people toward certain actions and behaviors. The series also looks at the future, considering what may be next for the human brain and for the human species.Die Pferdeprofis
2012
Warawanai Sūgaku
2022
Warawanai Sūgaku
2022
star 8.5A unique intellectual entertainment program presenting numerous challenging problems that have even troubled genius mathematicians. The beautiful yet mysterious realm of knowledge, are thoroughly explored in 30-minute episodes, each focused on one topic, all without resorting to any gags, for utmost clarity and understanding.Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
2013
star 7.5Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the three identities of the city some call the Centre of the World: Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul. This one metropolis has been the capital city of three empires - Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Each brought its own faiths, Gods and traditions, and each left its mark on the city in its architecture, traditions and in the living faith-communities who still populate this vast modern metropolis of 14 million people.
