This Oscars season, dim the lights and grab the popcorn for these films that spotlight cinema, music, and the arts.

A global investigation into the science, evolutionary history and big business of beauty, as humanity adapts to the Age of the Selfie.

Decoding Beauty

They are the people that rock our world; what rocks theirs? Beyond the Spotlight goes beyond fame to reveal the passions of celebrities.

Beyond the Spotlight

The relationship between music and film is nearly as old as cinema itself.

Great Film Composers

A worldwide investigation into the bizarre vanishing of Bitcoin’s mega-billionaire creator, the secretive “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Why did the man—and it appears it was indeed a man—disappear only 26 months after releasing Bitcoin to the world on January 3, 2009?

A worldwide investigation into the bizarre vanishing of Bitcoin’s creator, the secretive “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Why did he disappear only 26 months after releasing Bitcoin?

Searching for Satoshi

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

Titans: The Rise of Hollywood

Passenger spaceflights, self-driving cars, and Hollywood blockbusters: California can seem like a land of science fiction. But earthquakes, racial injustice and environmental crises show that it is very much the state of our times.

Modern California can seem like science fiction, but inequality and environmental crises show that it is very much the state of our times.

Between Reality and Utopia

Dean Reed's story is the story of a wild and changing world. Through the prism of his life, we witness global youth rebellion, revolutions in popular music, and the shifting tectonics of superpower rivalry.

This is the forgotten story of a 1960's American teen idol who defected to the Soviet Bloc and became a superstar. And then he disappeared.

Red Elvis: The Cold War Cowboy

Walt Disney’s memory has long been overshadowed by the corporate powerhouse that bears his name. Explore the personal side of the man who brought animated characters to life, revolutionized entertainment, and saw the future as a magical place filled with possibilities.

Explore the personal side of the man who brought animated characters to life, revolutionized entertainment, and saw the future as a magical place with many possibilities.

Walt Disney

Actress Hedy Lamarr, “the world's most beautiful woman,” had a knack for inventing. During WWII, in an effort to help the Allies, she devised a technology designed to intercept Axis communications – and created the foundation of wireless internet.

Actress Hedy Lamarr, “the world's most beautiful woman,” had a knack for inventing. During WWII, she devised a technology designed to intercept Axis communications.

WIFI | The Hollywood Actress Who Laid the Groundwork For Wi-Fi

Take a trip down memory lane with acclaimed director Doug Liman, of Swingers and Bourne Identity fame, as we see his very first short films and hear first-hand the lessons learned before Hollywood came calling.

Take a trip down memory lane with director Doug Liman as we see his very first short films and hear first-hand the lessons learned before Hollywood came calling.

Before Hollywood: Doug Liman

Elvis Presley paid $4 to record two songs for his mother and the rest, as they say, is history. But without Elvis, would rock and roll have gone the same route? And how have the many iterations of rock and roll developed and changed our taste and culture since the 1950's?

Elvis Presley paid $4 to record two songs for his mother and the rest, as they say, is history. But without Elvis, would rock and roll have gone the same route?

The Birth Of Rock

Inspired by the rise in superhero media, this unique documentary reflects the rise and reign of the vigilante over the last eight decades through its focus on the dynamic biography of the Batman.

With the rise in superhero media, this documentary relives the rise and reign of the vigilante over the last eight decades in this dynamic biography of the Batman.

Vigilante: Behind the Scenes of the Batman Films

Why does music have the power to stir up such powerful emotions and memories? Join artists including Sting, Michael Bublé and Feist on a unique journey of discovery as scientists reveal how the brain processes and reacts to music, helping to shape the human experience.

Featuring artists such as Sting and Michael Bublé, this scientific journey explores how the brain processes and reacts to music.

My Music Brain

The sad passing of the legendary Tina Turner shines a new spotlight on her illustrious career and undeniable star quality. The trailblazer and rock ‘n’ roll icon will forever remain “Simply the Best.”

The sad passing of the legendary Tina Turner shines a new spotlight on her illustrious career as a rock ‘n’ roll icon and trailblazer.

Remembering Tina Turner

How do three talented singers become some of the world’s top tribute artists? Follow “Elvis,” “Jackie Wilson” and “Jerry Lee Lewis” as they reveal the cost of borrowed fame and risk getting “lost in the act.”

As Elvis, Jackie Wilson and Jerry Lee Lewis, three talented tribute artists struggle with borrowed fame and risk getting “lost in the act.”

Almost Almost Famous

Few films have had a bigger impact on the American psyche than “Woodstock.” Producer Dale Bell reveals what it took to create the revolutionary documentary that captured the defining moment of 1960s counterculture.

Producer Dale Bell reveals what it took to create the revolutionary documentary that captured the defining moment of 1960s counterculture.

Capturing Woodstock

Rachel Barton Pine overcame a troubled home and personal trauma to become one of the world's foremost violinists. Her inspiring journey continues as she gives back to others and moves us with her virtuosic performances.

Rachel Barton Pine overcame a troubled home and personal trauma to become one of the world's foremost violinists.

Music Moves Our Souls

We use music to nurture our children, comfort the sick, and worship the unseen. Music is inherently a human act, but today, artificial intelligence and algorithms have gotten more and more involved in music production, distribution, and even marketing.

As technology continues to advance, what will that mean for the role of humans in music creation?

The Past, Present, and Future of Music

Some of the greatest works of literature are transformed into motion picture we explore the greatest stories ever told on screen.

Classic Literature & Cinema

Music educator and pro musician Marty Schwartz talks with experts about the science of how music affects our emotions, brains, and bodies.

Science of Sound

Featuring profiles on some of the world’s favorite comedy stars. Barry Cryer, recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them

Comedy Legends (Season 1)

Comedy Legends (Season 2)

Comedy Legends (Season 3)

Comedy Legends (Season 4)

Learn revealing secrets from some of the greatest seducers in world history. How do they manage to tempt us again and again?

The Art of Seduction

Take an unprecedented look inside the vibrant world of esports. As the fanbase grows, the competitions—and cash prizes—keep getting bigger.