Nothing quite captures the world’s attention like the rise, the fall, and the rebranding of royalty. From Queen Victoria’s attempts to unite Europe, to the end of Russia’s Romanovs, right up to Princes William and Harry, this series explores the survival strategies of royals through the ages.
Unearths the human truths behind some of the most extraordinary cases in con artistry.
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.
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.
On Proof Of Concept host Dianna Cowern explores science, math, & philosophy concepts through games, & interactive thought experiments.
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.
What role will the moon play in man's next attempts to conquer space?
What motivates someone to betray their own people? To be disloyal? Money? Ego? Idealism? Traitor/Patriot unravels the intricate stories of people who committed espionage against the countries or companies they were meant to protect. Each episode tells a different tale of betrayal, analyzes the secretive methods utilized by the traitors to accomplish their missions, and how intelligence agencies outsmarted them to catch them in the act and bring them to justice. The creators of our show were responsible for hunting down and catching the biggest spies in our country's history. From the FBI, CIA, U.S. Congress and international agencies, our counter intelligence experts will take viewers deep inside this game of cat and mouse, decipher the profile of a traitor, how they were caught, and what the actual and potential damage from each breach.
A series of comparative portraits featuring two well-known figures, seen through the prism of their rivalry.
Experience the magnificent story of evolution transcending time through cutting-edge computer generated imagery in high definition 4K.
'The Lightbulb Moment' gives you an insight into findings that have received too little attention so far.
The story of the engineers and mechanics behind some of the largest lifting and moving equipment in the world.
4-part series revealing the real history of the Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped a country.
From the Viking invasions to the great sieges of Richard the Lionheart, the history of the Dukes of Normandy is an incredible military epic spanning more than 300 years. Take a deep dive into the great armed conflicts that made the Normans one of the world’s most powerful dynasties.
Investigating the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.
Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unparalleled beauty but there’s much, much more happening in this breathtaking spot.
Quantum physics? Theoretical physicist Brian Greene helps you understand its origins and its impact on today's world.
Timely and intriguing short stories about science & tech, history, global issues and the personalities at the center of it all.
Tells the fascinating stories of accidental and surprise inventions that have transformed our lives.
In the shadows of the Smoky Mountains lives a football dynasty. Alcoa High School is southern Appalachia's true football powerhouse.
