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Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places
2016
Commander Stephen Hawking pilots his space ship, the SS Hawking, on the journey of a lifetime, zooming from black holes to the Big Bang, Saturn to Santa Barbara. After all, why should astronauts have all the fun?Colosseum: The Whole Story
2015
The whole story of the world’s most famous monument is told for the first time, from its ancient beginnings to the groundbreaking renovation underway amid a storm of controversy.Digits
2016
star 5Vint Cerf, Steve Case, and Ed Snowden -- internet insiders reveal its hidden past and startling present.Doug to the Rescue
2021
Doug to the Rescue
2021
Aerial cinematographer Doug Thron uses next-generation drone technology to find animals who are stranded or left behind by natural disasters and get them back safely to their owners or to their natural habitat.Bright Now
2019
Bright Now
2019
Timely and intriguing short stories about science & tech, history, global issues and the personalities at the center of it all.Fortified Castles
2018
star 10From the beginning of the Middle Ages, castles have imposed themselves as symbols of power. Over time, France will cover itself with fortresses built according to almost identical plans. It was in the 12th and 13th centuries that castles took their typical form and truly knew their golden age! Their architecture will freeze for eternity the very image of these medieval buildings. How to explain this prosperous period? What technologies did the architects of the Middle Ages deploy to accomplish such monumental works? To better understand it, we will follow a group of medieval history enthusiasts. Together, they imagined a crazy project: to build a real fortified castle using the methods of the 13th century. Through this titanic challenge, this documentary finally pierces the mysteries of the great builders of History.It Ain’t Necessarily So
2022
star 2Questions biblical assumptions & looks at new archaeological issues challenging the whole story of biblical Israel. Presented by leading journalist and Britain’s longest-held hostage in Lebanon, John McCarthy, It Ain’t Necessarily So is an enlightening series which questions biblical assumptions and looks at new archaeological issues challenging the whole story of biblical Israel.First Man
2017
First Man
2017
Which of the great primates of 25 million years ago is our common ancestor? Is it pierolapithecus? Follow the journey of primates developing into Homo erectus and then to Homo sapiens through the millions of years of evolution and the thousands of miles of migrations.Impossible Escapes: Civil War
2022
Rare firsthand accounts bring us inside some of the most daring escape stories from the American Civil War.ADOLF HITLER: THE ITINERARY
2019
star 8For nearly 25 years, Harald Sandner, a history enthusiast, has accurately traced the Führer's itinerary from one place to another, from his childhood to the end of his life. Where was he ? Where was he sleeping? Where did he lead the war? How was he moving? Which places have witnessed the biggest decisions? Harald Sandner left nothing to chance. We will film his unique and exclusive discoveries. A collection that enters for the first time into the details of the daily life and life of the most bloodthirsty dictator of the twentieth century with the aim of decrypting the premises of the Nazi ideology.4th and Forever: Alcoa
2020
In the shadows of the Smoky Mountains lives a football dynasty. Alcoa High School is southern Appalachia's true football powerhouse.Spies of War
2019
star 5Montagu, Garbo, Fuchs, Penkovsky... they were the greatest spies of the twentieth century. Through analysis of declassified documents, archives, reconstructions, and interviews, “Spies of War” offers you a glimpse into the minds and methods of undercover operatives. Discover the tactics for transmitting top secret information. See how one man assumed 24 identities to simulate the existence of a spy ring. Witness how scientists provided the USSR with ultra-confidential plans for the atomic bomb.Face to Face
2020
Face to Face
2020
A series of comparative portraits featuring two well-known figures, seen through the prism of their rivalry.Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall
2021
Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.Heavy Lift
2021
Heavy Lift
2021
The story of the engineers and mechanics behind some of the largest lifting and moving equipment in the world.Space Probes!
2016
star 6They’re out there, all alone in the vastness of space. Join the space probes, and their parents back on Earth, to explore our solar system.Faster!
2021
star 2Investigating the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.Science of Thrills
2016
Science of Thrills
2016
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard some of the world’s fastest theme park rides and discovers how these rides affect our bodies.Eye in the Sky: Nordic Wonders
2023
We take you on a captivating journey across the sweeping landscapes of Iceland Greenland Norway Denmark and SwedenMysteries of Paris
2018
Mysteries of Paris
2018
Many historians have devoted their lives to understanding Paris's history. But some rumors remain unproven, generating fascination and even fantasy. These concern ghosts, spiritualism, poison and hidden treasure. Scientific and historical investigations reveal the French capital's darkest secrets.
