Writer and historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the life and death of Joan of Arc. Joan was an extraordinary figure, a female warrior born in an age that believed women couldn’t fight, let alone lead an army. But Joan was driven by faith, and today more than ever, we are acutely aware of the power […]
The bonds between the crew members of Arizona have lasted far beyond the ship’s loss on 7 December. Since 1982, the U.S. Navy has allowed survivors of USS Arizona to be interred in the ship’s wreckage upon their deaths. In this moving tribute using archival footage, aerial drones and contemporary interviews, we follow the family […]
Filmmaker Jack Bond explores the enigmatic character of Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. As part of his investigation, Bond discusses Dali and his work with museum curators and art historians and reminisces about his friendship with the artist. Through the journey, Bond discovers the influence Dali had and learns more about the personality and politics […]
Follow Stig Aavall Severinsen, World Champion freediver as he lives out his dream to interact with killer whales. The film takes viewers on an unforgettable journey to Tysfjorden, Norway, where killer whales come each year to hunt and eat herring. Show More
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 […]
Traveling in the Amazon, a German biologist learns of a massive slaughter of dolphins off the coast of Peru. Harming dolphins is illegal there, so this tragedy must be stopped. Show More
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 most aggressive of ocean predators, the bull shark is notorious for leaving the safety of the deep blue ocean venturing far up the murky rivers of Africa’s coast in search of prey. But lurking in these shadowy places is Africa’s deadliest killer, the deadly Nile crocodile. Reports of clashes between the two are many […]
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 […]
Ex-Green Beret, Justin Wise, trades in his life of danger for a sheriff badge in a sleepy town at the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Now closer to his ex-wife and daughter, he’s ready to settle down and embrace a life without chaos. But trouble has a way of following him. Just when he […]
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 […]
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. […]
At the height of Maoism, China was as closed off as present-day North Korea. But even at that time, some Western foreigners lived in the country and, in the summer of 1966, they witnessed firsthand the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution. In this time, young leftist activists In Western Europe idolized Mao as a harbinger […]
Spanning two thousand years of history, this magnificent monument, the Roman Colosseum, is an emblem of the power of a bygone empire. With more than seven million visitors a year, its massive structure and awesome architecture testify to the genius of ancient Roman building techniques, earning it a place not only among UNESCO’s World Heritage […]
Following recent discoveries in Europe and Asia, including decapitated women’s skeletons and the tomb of a woman surrounded by weapons and mistaken for a man, an archaeological expedition led by international experts begins. Could these women be real-life Amazon warriors, a fiercely independent tribe of warriors and hunters whose prowess and sheer strength were comparable […]
The 31st president, Herbert Hoover, was an Iowa native who had the misfortune to be in the White House when the stock market crashed in 1929. He presided over the Great Depression’s early years before losing his reelection bid to FDR in 1932. An engineer by profession, Hoover directed WWI-era humanitarian aid to Europe and […]
It was a 444-day ordeal for the American diplomats taken hostage in Tehran. In those 444 days, Iranian Islamists imposed their will on their country and the world. Rediscover the events between November 4, 1979, and January 20, 1981. This defining moment of the last half of the 20th century marked the beginning of the […]
From baby killers and a Moors Murderer to suffragettes, and even a suspected witch, criminologist David Wilson delves deeply into the history of HM Prison Holloway. Once Europe’s largest women’s prison, Hollow prepares to close its bars forever. Learn its rich and complex history, and how it reflected attitudes toward women and crime. Show More
Chartres Cathedral is over over 800 years old, but today’s experts are only starting to unveil its secrets. It’s a medieval superstructure, one of the first Gothic cathedrals in history, wider and taller than Notre-Dame de Paris. Ultra-realistic computer-generated imagery and interviews with architectural specialists reveal all the secrets of Chartres. Show More
