Witness a pivotal moment in our undertanding of the Great White Shark, a species feared, finned, and driven to the brink of endangerment. The great white will astoundhyou with its finicky, elusive, curious behaviour, high intelligence, and electrosensory systems. Join Capt. Franklin Raff at Guadalupe Island, Mexico for a groundbreaking look at an ancient and […]
The Founding Fathers yearned for a nation of individual liberty. However, the origins of America were overflowing with a deep-seated paradox. It’s ironic how America’s Founding Fathers established a nation of individual liberty while many owned slaves. Show More
The scene is the southern tip of Africa. Just off shore, two very different seas meet to form one of the most diverse marine environments on earth. The meeting of icy Atlantic and warm Indian waters not only affect life underwater, they are giant forces that shape the land, climate, and all its creatures. The […]
In the heart of Burgundy, the small town of Cluny holds a secret. The abbey standing tall in the city center is a mere fragment of what the 11th-century Maior Ecclesia once was, the biggest church ever conceived at the time, a feat that was accomplished in less than 70 years. Thanks to incredibly realistic […]
The Boeing 737 MAX was billed as the future of commercial air travel. The fastest selling aircraft in history, it promised to become the high point of the legendary 737 design. It had it all: a quieter ride for passengers, increased fuel efficiency, and a seven percent reduction in operational costs, which boosted Boeing’s profits. […]
It’s a rainy autumn night in April 1970 in the affluent suburb of Constantia, Cape Town. A small desk is set for dinner in the large well-appointed study of a palatial mansion. There are signs of a meal interrupted, a chair overturned, and the outstretched body of a beautiful young woman, Susan Cohen, laying outstretched […]
For decades, de-miners have been clearing conflict zones in Kuwait, Lebanon, Indochina, Afghanistan, and, most recently, Mali. To fight armed terrorist groups, an expert team of de-miners clears the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that cover its desert region. Witness the danger faced by military de-miners who protect inhabitants from the mines and other traps killing […]
Gemma Barker, a 21-year-old Briton, is serving 30 months in prison for fraud and sexual assault. For several months, she invented and impersonated three different boys, and under these three separate guises, went on to seduce two teenage girls. This film tells the extraordinary and chilling story through the personal accounts of Gemma’s victims. Show […]
A special U.S. Air Force squadron volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions. Their assignment was to search for enemy supply transports and antiaircraft installations concealed within the web of trail paths and waterways known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The activities of Operation Commando Sabre, the official name of […]
Narrated by Jane Lynch, this documentary focuses on the role of women in history’s most violent conflict, from the perspective of those who served, witnessed, or were caught up in the war. These incredible stories prove women were the equal of men when it came to patriotism, service, or, in some cases, self-preservation during watershed […]
The Western Ghats of India is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world. This film covers the El-Nino season, a time of tremendous Monsoon in India from May through October. We follow a majestic, small and fascinating bird called the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher. Show More
Take a journey into “Hamlet,” and learn not only about the play, but also the man. Some of the major actors and directors who have brought the play to life tell us about their experiences with one of the most famous characters ever brought to life onstage. Show More
Tubbataha Park in the Philippine Archipelago is one of the best-preserved coral reefs in the world. The fervent advocate of environmental protection, Prince Albert II of Monaco, visits Tubbataha to raise awareness among local children of the fragility of their paradise. Show More
For decades, de-miners have been clearing conflict zones in Kuwait, Lebanon, Indochina, Afghanistan, and, most recently, Mali. To fight armed terrorist groups, an expert team of de-miners clears the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that cover its desert region. Witness the danger faced by military de-miners who protect inhabitants from the mines and other traps killing […]
The life of John F. Kennedy is so often defined by his death. His assassination in November 1963 came to be seen as a turning point for America, a shift from an age of innocence and hope to one of violence and change. JFK himself was transformed from man into legend. But that reading of […]
It is little known that the Jewish presence in Europe dates back to the first centuries of the Christian era. Wherever they settled, Jews participated in common life and exchanged with Christian populations. But from the 13th to the 15th century, Jews were expelled from all of Europe, and their traces were erased. Today, archaeology […]
Boulders is a popular beach resort in South Africa where penguins and people compete for habitat. Space is short on the beach, so the penguins move into town. Life’s challenges are hard enough for these birds, but their toughest challenge is human. Their invasion has brought laughter, fun and conflict. Show More
On June 1, 2005, police were called to a house in Luton, a town with a population of around 10,000 Poles. At a small rented house, they made the grim discovery of two Polish brothers who had been brutally murdered by extreme blunt force trauma to their heads and bodies. “Double Murder: The Inside Story” […]
Honor one of World War 2’s most respected combat leaders, Major Richard D. Winters of Easy Company. This film traces Winters’ formative years growing up in Pennsylvania, his development as a leader in the U.S. Army, the famed attack on Brecourt Manor on D-Day and the edication on June 6, 2012 of the Richard D. […]
The scene is the southern tip of Africa. Just off shore, two very different seas meet to form one of the most diverse marine environments on earth. The meeting of icy Atlantic and warm Indian waters not only affect life underwater, they are giant forces that shape the land, climate, and all its creatures. The […]
A special U.S. Air Force squadron volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions. Their assignment was to search for enemy supply transports and antiaircraft installations concealed within the web of trail paths and waterways known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The activities of Operation Commando Sabre, the official name of […]
Tanks were first used during the Battle of the Somme in 1916 to break the deadlock of trench warfare on the Western Front. While Britain and France built thousands of tanks, Germany only developed and brought 20 vehicles of a single design into service. During the Cold War, they would continue to be produced in […]
