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Asteroids. Mountains of rock that hurtle through space, capable of mass destruction. A series of space missions are targeting them. Could these potential planet killers also reveal the origins of life itself? And can humanity protect itself against them?

This episode investigates how asteroid impacts reshaped Earth, then follows the missions probing Ceres, Ryugu, and Bennu for clues to the early solar system and the ingredients of life. It also examines how scientists track dangerous objects and test ways to deflect them, making each discovery feel immediate and consequential.

From dinosaur extinction to deep-space missions, the asteroid story turns urgent.

A series of missions are targeting asteroids. Could these potential planet killers also reveal the origins of life itself? And can humanity protect itself against them?

Asteroid Impact

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This immense embroidery of nearly 70 meters recounts the invasion of the Kingdom of England in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy. It traces an unparalleled odyssey through a period of major upheavals in History: the end of the Vikings and the beginning of the Knights and the feudal system in Europe.

Examine the nearly 70-meter embroidery that recounts William of Normandy's 1066 invasion of England and the upheaval that ended the Viking era and began chivalry and feudal Europe. As historians and scientists probe its missing ending, origins, makers, and purpose, each detail opens a sharper view of a pivotal turning point in history.

An epic embroidery reveals the conquest that reshaped medieval England.

This immense embroidery of nearly 70 meters long recounts the invasion of the Kingdom of England in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy.

Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry

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Leonardo da Vinci: the most famous, most admired of all painters. Yet, the man himself remains elusive. Old accounts describe someone too handsome, too strong, too perfect to be accurate. Then, a chance discovery takes the art world by storm. Could it be an unknown self-portrait by da Vinci?

This documentary follows the investigation sparked by a painting discovered in 2008, as art historians and scientists test whether it could be an authentic self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Through pigment analysis, carbon dating, handwriting study, facial comparison, and fingerprint evidence, the film reveals how art and science converge around one of history's most elusive figures.

A forgotten portrait ignites a Europe-wide hunt for Leonardo's true face.

Leonardo da Vinci is an iconic painter, yet the man himself has remained elusive. Then, a chance discovery takes the art world by storm. Could it be his self-portrait?

Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait

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In the coming decades, we will unveil the universe's greatest mystery: life beyond Earth. This film explores future missions to Mars and discoveries beyond Earth.

This film examines the search for life beyond Earth through future missions to Mars and discoveries across the wider cosmos. You will explore how astronomers and space probes investigate planets and moons where the conditions for life may exist. It is a smart, expansive look at one of science's greatest unanswered questions.

Mars, Europa, Enceladus, and Titan emerge as our boldest clues to life.

Life in Outer Space

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Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King visit the ancient Italian city of Verona to investigate the death of 14th-century warlord Cangrande della Scala, who died suddenly at the height of his powers. Who might have gained from Cangrande’s death - and been behind his killing?

In the ancient Italian city of Verona, Rod and Turi investigate the death of a 14th-century warlord who died suddenly.

Cangrande della Scala

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The universe is expanding faster than expected, driven by a mysterious force known as dark energy. From Einstein's theories to modern observations, scientists investigate the unseen power shaping the cosmos and redefining our understanding of space.

Explore dark energy, the mysterious force driving the universe's accelerating expansion and challenging everything we know about the cosmos.

Dark Energy: The Ghost of the Cosmos

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July 1969: With the world watching, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin embark on the riskiest mission in history—will they land on the moon, abort the mission, or die? Using rare restored film and audio, their dramatic moon landing is recreated with never-before-seen accuracy and detail.

Relive July 1969 as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin attempt the most dangerous mission of their lives, with the world watching every decision. Rare restored film and audio recreate the moon landing with exceptional accuracy and detail, revealing the tension between landing, aborting, or facing catastrophe. Sign up to experience a defining moment in history with fresh immediacy.

Rare restored footage puts you inside Apollo 11's most perilous descent.

With rare restored footage, the dramatic story of Apollo 11 unfolds as Armstrong and Aldrin risk everything to land on the moon, abort the mission, or die trying.

Hazardous Journey: The Apollo 11 Moon Landing

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Explore the rockets, landers, vehicles, and space capsule paving the way for future Artemis missions to the lunar surface. And meet the engineers—and the machines—behind NASA's Commercial Lander Payload Services (CLPS) missions, which are revolutionizing humanity’s relationship with the Moon.

Go beyond the headlines of Artemis II to see the rockets, Orion capsule, commercial landers, and prototype lunar vehicles shaping NASA's next steps. Along the way, engineers confront radiation, heat, dust, and brutal lunar conditions, revealing how each test brings a sustained human presence on the Moon closer to reality.

Inside the machines and missions preparing humanity's return to the Moon.

Explore the rockets, landers, instruments, lunar terrain vehicles and the space capsule paving the way for NASA's future Artemis missions to the Moon.

Artemis II: Ready for the Moon

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For decades, scientists have dreamed of finding life on Mars. But despite their best efforts, no signs of life have been found. Could that be about to change? This is the story of the scientists and engineers behind Perseverance: the rover that could change our view of Mars forever.

No sign of life has been found on Mars – yet. This is the story of the scientists and engineers behind Perseverance: the rover that could change our view of Mars forever.

Finding Life on Mars

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Inspiration, power, greed, scandal—a story that was made for the movies. The gripping drama of how Hollywood was built.

Discover how a group of outsiders built America’s film business and fought to rule Hollywood. Through rival studios, bold gambles, and escalating battles for stars, power, and control, this series reveals how a dream factory became a multibillion dollar industry. Sign up to watch the rise of the moguls who shaped movies forever.

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