NonfictionWhen the team hits more wood deep in the Money Pit area where GPR results detected what could be an offset chamber, the Fellowship is more convinced than ever that their search for answers is about to pay off.
NonfictionLeonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
NonfictionLeonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.
NonfictionAs the team continues to uncover evidence that they may be close to the flood tunnels, cutting-edge, ground-penetrating radar results detect what could be the elusive offset chamber in the Money Pit.
NonfictionThe three wise men of Top Gear embark on a seasonal road trip as they attempt to recreate a certain famous journey across the Middle East to Bethlehem. They do so in a trio of open top sports cars, each wholly unsuited to the conflict ridden mountains of Southern Turkey, the dangerous warzones of Iraq and the searing deserts of Syria. Along the way they test the limits of mechanical and physical endurance as well as asking the vital question, what exactly is myrrh and where do you buy it?
NonfictionBeginning with an examination of slavery, this episode looks at the causes of the war and the burning questions of union and states' rights. Significant events include John Brown's rebellion at Harper's Ferry, the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the firing on Fort Sumter and the jubilant rush to arms on both sides. Introducing the series' major figures -- Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant -- the episode concludes with the disastrous Union defeat at Manassas, where both sides realize it is to be a very long war.
NonfictionEarth's deep, uncharted waters have long been a source of wonder and speculation about what lies beneath. From the submerged ruins of Dwarka and Japan's Yonaguni Monument to the strange "road" discovered near the Bermuda Triangle, ancient underwater structures hint at civilizations lost to time. From legends of aquatic cities ruled by gods and creatures like Loch Ness and the Kraken to frequent UFO sightings, might these point to an otherworldly presence lurking in Earth's watery depths?
NonfictionAfter last year's devastating flood in the garden shaft, Rick, Marty and the fellowship return to Oak Island with renewed confidence and immediately discover a never before known shaft, which may finally lead them directly to the Money Pit.
NonfictionThe life and all-too-short career of wunderkind rapper Juice WRLD is revealed in this intimate and often eye-opening documentary. The film includes a wealth of never-before-seen footage, unreleased music, and dozens of industry interviews as it details Juice WRLD’s struggles to navigate his meteoric rise to fame, his drug use, and mental health issues.
NonfictionIn the 16th century, settlers of Roanoke vanished without a trace. New evidence finally reveals what happened. Archaeologists investigate what destroyed the original Sin City, Sodom. A bold new theory suggests Stonehenge may be more than it seems.
NonfictionOptimism abounds when the Fellowship returns to Smith's Cove and finds evidence of work that could finally uncover the legendary flood tunnels and lead them directly to the Money Pit.
NonfictionNewly unsealed records from a Victorian madhouse finally reveal Jack the Ripper’s identity. Potential Yeti DNA gives clues about the mysterious beast. The shocking interruption of a live broadcast by a masked man has the world asking about Max Headroom.
NonfictionWithout volcanoes there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet's molten core builds land and mineral rich ash from eruptions fertilize the surface.
NonfictionA beloved Colorado Postal Worker and father is brutally gunned down on his daily route leaving authorities scrambling to piece together the evidence.
NonfictionTraveling to the mountains of Southern Mexico, Longoria discovers the hidden magic of Oaxaca that boasts some of the finest ingredients in Mexico, including chocolate, corn, tomatoes and the much-loved quesillo cheese.
NonfictionIn Dublin, Anthony Bourdain finds the food scene is keeping up with the famed drinking scene. From sweetbreads and lamb to a home cooked bowl of pork stew, Tony covers all of what Dublin does best in a few short hours.
NonfictionSomething alluring and menacing lurks in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to investigate.
NonfictionAfter sorting through the monuments of Venice's powerful past, we'll trace its decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one. We'll cruise the Grand Canal, luxuriate in a venerable café, and savor fresh fish canal-side with Venetian friends. Becoming as anonymous as possible in this city of masks, we'll be dazzled by masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance and get intimate with the city of Casanova...on a gondola in the moonlight.
NonfictionDave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success, even in the face of controversy and changing cultural tides.
NonfictionIn Arkansas, police chase a stolen U-Haul, leading to a devastating crash and an explosive find. In New Mexico, a fugitive escapes and vanishes inside a hospital. In Washington, a violent carjacking sparks a high-scale pursuit that ends up in the deep.
NonfictionJeff Mauro brings the pomp and circumstance to round out the holiday season with an epic New Year's bash. Chefs Damaris Phillips, Eric Adjepong and Brooke Williamson make a resolution to beat Bobby Flay!
NonfictionHoping to up her tennis game, a California high schooler enrolls in an elite academy and relocates to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France. Her mom is coming along too, but volleying between their competing needs might be their toughest competition yet.
NonfictionExperience San Diego’s dazzling biodiversity. Despite its 3.3 million human residents and urbanization, San Diego is America’s most biologically diverse county and a land born of extremes: the mighty Pacific to its West and the Sonoran Desert to the East. From roadrunners to hummingbirds, and from orcas to dolphins, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the city sprawl. From Nature.
NonfictionDavid Attenborough takes us back through time to show how birds evolved from the dinosaurs and took to the air. When the early mammals were still quite small, birds ruled the planet, with mighty vultures cruising the skies and huge, flightless 'terror-birds' stalking the land. The island of New Zealand was isolated for so long without mammals that it became a true paradise for birds.
NonfictionIn this year's Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results.
NonfictionPresident Clinton's past statements come home to roost as Independent Counsel Ken Starr sends the Republican-led House his referral outlining the grounds for impeachment.
NonfictionHosts James and Oliver Phelps welcome nine pairs of gifted professional pastry chefs and cake artists to Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios, home to the iconic sets of the Harry Potter films. For their first challenge, the bakers must create an edible showpiece that is at least 2 feet tall, includes at least one magical effect, and tells the story of their shared love of Harry Potter. Plus, each team member must make a tasting element that showcases their individual specialty. Expert culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef decide which bakers will earn a ticket to board the Hogwarts Express train to the next challenge!
NonfictionFrom adorable pygmy sloths to huge living dragons, islands offer a refuge for the planet's strangest creatures. But life on these isolated lands is full of unexpected challenges.
NonfictionA vicarious thrill ride as Tony discovers Vietnam from the buzzing streets of Hanoi to the rural beauty of the Montagnards, and the mysterious Island of Mr. Sang.
NonfictionJoin the MythBusters team as they crack a host of holiday hype. Could reindeer really help Santa fly? What's the best way to keep all the needles on your Christmas tree? Also, find out how much yodeling it actually takes to start an avalanche.
NonfictionSir David Attenborough journeys into the hidden world of forests, where lives are entwined in the most unexpected of ways. From the temperate rainforests of Canada, where rarely seen ‘spirit bears’ fish for salmon, to the teak forests of India, where whistling wild dogs work together to bring down prey three times their size, the forests of planet Earth are full of unseen connections.
NonfictionSea Shepherds finally spot a Japanese whaling ship, the harpoon vessel Yushin Maru #2. Captain Paul Watson devises a dangerous plan for two of his crewmembers to board the Yushin fleet and deliver and letter telling them to stop the killing of whales.
NonfictionThis episode charts the dramatic events that led to Lincoln's decision to set the slaves free. Convinced by July 1862 that emancipation was now morally and militarily crucial to the future of the Union, Lincoln must wait for a victory to issue his proclamation. But as the year wears on, there are no Union victories to be had thanks to the brilliance of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. The episodes comes to a climax in September 1862 with Lee's invasion of Maryland. On the banks of Antietam Creek, the bloodiest day of the war takes place, followed shortly by the brightest - the emancipation of the slaves.
NonfictionHost Jeff Mauro asks the teams to imagine what holiday hijinks unfold when another holiday icon fills in for Santa on Christmas Eve. Judges Shinmin Li and Kardea Brown will determine which three teams move forward.
NonfictionA rare front row seat to the debate that ended Joe Biden's career and the minutes before Donald Trump arrived in Butler. Our team boards Trump Force One and gets unprecedented backstage access to Trump's 2024 campaign for President.
NonfictionStanley Tucci heads to Rome in search of the famous Four Pastas. Stanley orders rigatoni all’amatriciana, samples carbonara and tries a selection of cheeses and sausages made from the sheep and pigs farmed in the region.
NonfictionOn this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women so fixated on food that it's now destroying their health and their future. Can they put an end to the gluttony before these addictions end up consuming them?
NonfictionLeaving behind his Boston childhood, Benjamin Franklin reinvents himself in Philadelphia where he builds a printing empire and a new life with his wife Deborah. Turning to science, Franklin gains worldwide fame from his lightning rod and experiments in electricity. After entering politics, he spends years in London trying to keep Britain and America together as his own family starts to come apart.
Nonfiction1862 saw the birth of modern warfare and the transformation of Lincoln's war to preserve the Union into a war to emancipate the slaves. Episode two begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration and then follows Union General George McClellan's ill-fated campaign on the Virginia peninsula. The episode follows the battle of ironclad ships, camp life and the beginning of the end of slavery. Ulysses S. Grant's exploits come to a bloody resolution at the Battle of Shiloh. The episode ends with rumors of Europe's readiness to recognize the Confederacy.
NonfictionIn a fight to the death, Vlad The Impaler, the barbaric butcher of Transylvania whose blood-thirsty deeds inspired the legend of Dracula, faces off with Sun TZU, the Chinese war monger who wrote the Art of War.
NonfictionZak and the crew head to Lake Havasu, Arizona, to investigate one of the most-famous bridges in the world. A dark paranormal energy engulfs the massive structure, attracting death, despair and even the ghost of Jack the Ripper!
NonfictionLes Stroud and his son Logan embark on a dangerous expedition into the deserts of Mongolia. Both men have recently survived close calls with death, but a week in the wild without water, shelter, food, and fire might be their toughest challenge yet.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser--two actors who found fame when they were young and lived much of their lives in the limelight, cut off from their roots. Moving from war-torn Europe to the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the Amazon jungle, each discovers the places their ancestors once called home--providing new insight into what made them who they are today.
NonfictionIt's the ultimate test of man against machine - or should that be dog against machine - as the Top Gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond take part in an epic land race starting in the town of Resolute, Northern Canada, finishing 450 miles later at the Magnetic North Pole.
NonfictionThree new teams face off as host Jeff Mauro challenges them to create the ultimate holiday parade float display with one element that moves! Judges Shinmin Li and Kardea Brown move two more teams through, and one team is eliminated.
NonfictionIn part two, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue in their quest to take three V8-engined sports cars on an epic journey through Patagonia to the southernmost city in the world. Along the way they encounter stunning landscapes, mechanical meltdowns and torturously unpaved roads before a terrifying turn of events brings their adventure to a heart-stopping climax.
NonfictionWhen we look at the world at the tiniest scales in the subatomic realm, things get weird - very weird. Take a wild ride through the quantum world, from the discoveries that reveal its strange rules to the amazing technologies it unlocks--with more powerful possibilities to come.
NonfictionThe Great Pyramid of Giza remains one of the most captivating mysteries of the ancient world, with compelling evidence suggesting it may have functioned as an ancient power plant. Adding to the intrigue, the pyramids at Teotihuacan in Mexico feature heat-shielding mica in their design. Across the globe, hundreds of ancient pyramids exhibit strikingly similar alignments and architectural styles, with many more yet to be discovered. Recent finds in Alaska, China, and even Bosnia expand this growing list and while Japan's Yonaguni pyramid lies submerged underwater, researchers claim to have found pyramids buried beneath miles
NonfictionThe hosts head to Iceland - home of some of the toughest winter off-roading on the planet - to try and prove to the locals that American trucks still have what it takes to conquer the world. Their challenge is to drive their trucks over mountains, across frozen rivers and through 30 foot deep snowdrifts to the virgin land at the top of an active volcano. What could possibly go wrong?
NonfictionThis episode reveals the bizarre and extraordinary feathered dinosaurs that have only just been discovered; dinosaurs like Microraptor, Sinornithosaurus and Epidexipteryx; dinosaurs that have revolutionized our understanding of life on earth and blur the boundaries between dinosaurs and birds.
NonfictionThe open ocean covers more than 360 million square kilometres. Much of this huge expanse of seawater is marine desert with virtually no sign of life. Yet somehow life survives out here. Among others, we follow the extraordinary life of the yellowfin tuna from a tiny egg to a 200 kilogram, voracious predatory giant.
NonfictionThis episode begins with the nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg and follows two clashes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant is prevented from taking the city by siege. Also covered is the fierce northern opposition to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the miseries of regimental life and the increasing desperation of the Confederate home front. As the first part of the episode ends, Lee decides to invade the North again to draw Grant's forces away from Vicksburg.
NonfictionDrawing inspiration from iconic Hungarian born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, Bourdain explores the beauty, culture, history, architecture and food of Budapest. The culinary dishes sampled during his journey include goulash, fisherman's soup, blood sausage, stuffed cabbage and, during a stop at restaurant Pleh Csarda, a golden brown pancake heaped with chicken liver and bone marrow, fried schnitzel and venison stew.
NonfictionIn the 1920s, jazz is everywhere, and for the first time soloists and singers take center stage. We meet Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues; Bix Beiderbecke, the first great white jazz star; and Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, for whom jazz offers a chance to escape the ghetto and achieve their dreams. Duke Ellington appears at the Cotton Club and Louis Armstrong performs his masterpiece, "West End Blues."
NonfictionLaurel Canyon is a feature documentary in two parts concerning music and culture in the famed Hollywood Hills' Laurel Canyon area which includes archival materials content and music from Joni Mitchell Crosby Stills Nash & Young JD Souther Jackson Browne Linda Ronstadt Carole King Frank Zappa and other key figures in the vibrant music scene.
NonfictionIn 2020, Baron Li, is shot nine times in front of his home. Detectives scramble to figure out who could want this loving husband and father dead. When they hone in on two teenage suspects, police struggle to identify their motives and connection to Li.
NonfictionHow big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
NonfictionIn 1977, an American was convicted of cannibalizing two men in Indonesia. Tim Darrow claimed it was a mythic creature. In 2003, remains of a species matching his description were found. This film investigates the story, and whether the creatures persist.
NonfictionHost Jeff Mauro challenges the first three teams to create a scene depicting what it would look like if Santa was starring in his very own buddy adventure movie. Judges Shinmin Li and Kardea Brown decide which two teams move on and which team heads home.
NonfictionVisiting London, post Brexit vote, Bourdain finds comfort in classic British cuisine including roast bone marrow at chef Fergus Henderson's famed restaurant St. John, and Scotch eggs at Princess Victoria Pub with Nigella Lawson, plus a meeting with revered artist Ralph Steadman at his studio.
NonfictionDid you know that nothing can move or stop itself? Everything needs a push or pull - a force - to make it move or stop. Sometimes an object might seem to be at rest, even when it is in motion. Confused? It's all relative. Relative motion, that is.
NonfictionTahiti evokes imagery of paradise, but there's more to Tahiti than meets the eye. Tony arrives in French Polynesia to seek out its lesser-known attributes: legends of cannibalism, a subsistence of transvestites, and much more.
NonfictionThe Theriot family is back! Sex, partying, and playing in the mud are a way of life for the Theriots, but their family bond comes under fire as Kathleen and the gang begin to come of age.
NonfictionThe city of Hue, South Vietnam, was the site of one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. Three understrength U.S. Marine battalions, consisting of fewer than 2,500 men, attacked and soundly defeated overwhelming, entrenched enemy troops.
NonfictionRee Drummond and Eddie Jackson ask four countrified cookie makers to share how farm animals hoedown for the holidays at the North Pole. Then, it's time to bring in the holiday harvest as the cookie makers tinsel up festive-looking 3D Christmas tractors.
NonfictionExplore the city of light and love's unexpected surprises on a journey through the lives of the city's working class. Explore the varied ethnic communities which contribute to the pulse and edginess of glitzy Paris.
NonfictionA massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This film follows the desperate struggle to survive of city dwellers in Indonesia and a family in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world.
NonfictionFor decades the dinosaurs of Africa were lost to us. But recent discoveries have now revealed some of the most spectacular dinosaurs ever found. Two giant killers, both bigger than T.rex; one of these has captured our imaginations; Spinosaurus, the biggest killer known to have walked the earth. Only now has evidence been unearthed that reveals just how two giant killers managed to survive side by side.
NonfictionIn the first of an all-new two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. In order to do so, they must first drive across a country that has been largely closed to Westerners for over 40 years: Burma. The trio must make this trip in three trucks that have been bought for a limited budget. What follows is an epic journey of beautiful scenery, regular adversity, ongoing malfunction, and constant bickering between the three hosts.
NonfictionRoy Choi created a Brave New World of gastronomy almost single handedly with his LA based Kogi trucks. A Korean American who grew up on the fringes of Mexican and hip hop culture; his food reflects a new American idea of "natural" fusion--culinary influences that grew up next to and with each other. Bourdain examines the meeting point of Asian, Mexican, Latino culture in modern LA.
NonfictionBorn into a legendary shadow, Eddie Guerrero's destiny was seemingly already written. The youngest son of Mexico's first family of wrestling, Eddie's assentation to wrestling superstardom was fueled by desire yet flawed by addiction. This episode showcases one of the most charismatic superstars to ever step in a ring, on a journey to make his family and heritage proud, but only after losing it all. While fame and fortune would come with a price, the metamorphosis of WWE's first Mexican American Champion proved to be an inspirational one, and created a legacy still felt today.
NonfictionSan Francisco is a city of districts and contradictions, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Between Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury and Fisherman's Wharf, Tony really can't go wrong, no matter where he goes.
NonfictionKGB, the Kremlin’s covert killers goes head-to-head with the CIA, America’s clandestine assassins. Deadly spymasters of the Cold War face off with chilling top-secret arsenals.
NonfictionMafia – the deadly crime family that rule New York’s 1920's underworld, versus Yakuza – feared gang lords that dominate the mean streets of 1940's Tokyo.
NonfictionThis episode focuses on the new giants, the heavyweights of the dinosaur world. It’s only in recent years that we’ve unearthed the biggest dinosaurs that ever lived. One monster eclipsed all others, more than seven times as heavy as Diplodocus this was the immense Argentinosaurus – a single backbone was bigger than a human. For years these giants were considered immune to attack from any predator – until the discovery of– Mapusaurus – a new giant killer whose fate appeared to be inextricably linked to Argentinosaurus.
NonfictionIn this program, we'll tiptoe through the Hofburg palace and be dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels at the Imperial Treasury. Then we'll picnic on the Danube, nibble strudel in an Old World café, blush at slinky Art Nouveau, and waltz to the three-four beat of Johann Strauss in Vienna's City Park.
NonfictionFollow an Alaskan professor as he raises and studies an octopus in his home, making discoveries about its extraordinary intelligence, personality and skills. Octopuses are able to recognize faces and interact with other individuals.
NonfictionAn elite team of specialists use an advanced data algorithm to pinpoint when and where to encounter Bigfoot. Armed with the latest technology, they venture deep into the forests of central Oregon in search of the elusive beast.
NonfictionDuring The Golden Age of Piracy, thousands of buccaneers terrorized the high seas and became legends. Their exploits spawned fantastic stories of larger-than-life characters, billion dollar heists, and buried treasure that to this day, has never been found. Are these stories simply tall tales, or is the truth stranger than fiction?
NonfictionHollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attempt a takeover of the world’s third oldest professional football (a.k.a. soccer) club, located in Wrexham, a working class town in northern Wales in the United Kingdom.
NonfictionJapan is a paradox. The low birthrate, the dedication, the conformity, and the life of a salary man are well known. There is also a competitive and rigid culture that gives way to some unique subcultures. Bourdain has traveled to Tokyo countless times, but on this trip he is in search of the city's dark, extreme, and bizarrely fetishistic underside.
NonfictionA humpback whale mother and calf embark on an epic journey from tropical coral paradises to storm ravaged polar seas. Newly discovered coral reefs in Indonesia reveal head-butting pygmy seahorses, flashing 'electric' clams and bands of sea kraits, 30-strong, which hunt in packs. Elsewhere plagues of sea urchins fell forests of giant kelp. Huge bull fur seals attack king penguins, who despite their weight disadvantage, put up a spirited defence.
NonfictionOne of the most compelling arguments for the Ancient Astronaut theory is the remarkable engineering evident in the construction of ancient megalithic sites worldwide. Even with the most advanced machinery available today, replicating these ancient wonders would be a daunting task. The colossal stones, precise cuts, and perfectly fitted blocks at many of these sites hint at the fascinating prospect of advanced technology. Join experts Giorgio Tsoukalos, William Henry, and Jason Martell as they embark on a global investigation, revisiting the series archives of "Ancient Aliens" to explore the most enigmatic archaeological si
NonfictionSome animals appear to have taken Nature’s gifts and stretched them to extreme limits. With these two natural curiosities one creature has ended up with a super-stretched neck, the other a stretchy tongue. In both cases nature has found a way to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
NonfictionAt the Scout Elves' Enchanted Cottage, Duff Goldman asks the teams to create an edible shelf for their own Scout Elf. To avoid elimination, the bottom teams must impress judges Kardea Brown and Ashley Holt with their memory-filled snow globe showpieces.
NonfictionDoes being overweight mean you have to be miserable? Not to the three young people you'll meet on this episode of True Life, who all feel they're better off being fat.
NonfictionApollo astronauts and engineers tell the inside story of how the first mission to the moon, Apollo 8, pioneered groundbreaking technologies that would pave the way to land a man on the moon and win the space race.
NonfictionThe mythbusters are testing a myth of operatic proportions -- Can a singer really break glass with just their voice? Ex rock singer, Jaime Vendera attempts a world first! Tory takes on building an explosive jet engine out of vacuum cleaner parts.
NonfictionHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Andy Samberg and author George R. R. Martin answer family mysteries when DNA detective work uncovers branches of their family trees. The DNA analysis upends family history and reveals new relatives.
