CuriosityStream

Unearths the human truths behind some of the most extraordinary cases in con artistry.

Investigating the time-saving inventions we depend on and explores their impact on the world at large.

From 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.

What role will the moon play in man's next attempts to conquer space?

Tells the fascinating stories of accidental and surprise inventions that have transformed our lives.

Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unparalleled beauty but there’s much, much more happening in this breathtaking spot.

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.

Join wildlife & LGBTQIA+ activist Dan O'Neil as he explores the structure and internal anatomy of the biggest animals alive today. Using the latest CGI, we'll bring to life the most gigantic animals ever to have walked the planet. Dan travels the world to join the dots between the 'Giants' of the natural world, past & present.

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.

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.

4-part series revealing the real history of the Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped a country.

'The Lightbulb Moment' gives you an insight into findings that have received too little attention so far.

The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?

Timely and intriguing short stories about science & tech, history, global issues and the personalities at the center of it all.

On Proof Of Concept host Dianna Cowern explores science, math, & philosophy concepts through games, & interactive thought experiments.

Quantum physics? Theoretical physicist Brian Greene helps you understand its origins and its impact on today's world.

In the shadows of the Smoky Mountains lives a football dynasty. Alcoa High School is southern Appalachia's true football powerhouse.

What makes a world-class musician tick? What drives the urge to create and perform music?

Embark on a journey deep into the unknown 95% of our planet revealing extraordinary caves with 3D laser-scanning technology.