Government policies and bureaucracy may be the REAL fire starters in the U.S. What brought us to this point? Are there innovative solutions?

American Forest Fires

Wildfires have greatly increased in size and intensity over the past few years. After record-setting conflagrations erupted in the region’s prized forests, new tools using cutting-edge technology are being developed to help save property and lives.

After record-setting conflagrations erupted in the region’s prized forests, new tools using cutting-edge technology are being developed to help save property and lives.

Extreme Wildfire Combat

The spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox biography of Carbon, the most misunderstood element on Earth. Accompanied by unique animations and celebrated scientists, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe.

The spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox biography of Carbon, the most misunderstood element on Earth.

Carbon: The Unauthorized Biography

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

Marjorie Merriweather Post, the woman who built Mar-a-Lago in the 1920s, had a grand vision for the estate to one day become a “Winter White House”. She may have never imagined in her wildest dreams the ironic twists and turns the Palm Beach property would take in accomplishing the mission.

In the 1920s, Marjorie Merriweather Post, envisioned Mar-a-Lago as a “Winter White House”. She may have never imagined the ironic twists and turns the Palm Beach property would take.

The Birth Of Mar-a-Lago

These are the complex journeys of the billionaire tycoons--industrialists and entrepreneurs who yield just as much power as any elected leader. Musk, Gates, Ma, and more. These are the superpowers’ super-rich.

These are the complex journeys of the billionaire tycoons--industrialists and entrepreneurs who yield just as much power as any elected leader.

The Roman Empire was built by engineers: from the roads and bridges that let its legions conquer half the world, to the aqueducts that brought water to millions of subjects, to the mighty Coliseum, which still stands as a monument to the glory of Rome.

The Roman Empire was built by engineers: from the roads and bridges that let its legions conquer the world, to the Coliseum, the ultimate monument to the glory of Rome.

Ancient Engineering: Rome

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

Decoding Beauty

April 15, 2019: a fire rages at the famous Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Now, more than 200 experts are working on its restoration.

Rebuilding Notre Dame

Take an exclusive look behind Russia's gas monopoly as the dubious facade of the secretive energy giant, Gazprom, is revealed.

In the Grip of Gazprom

In ancient Mesopotamia, engineers made the bricks that built the first cities—and founded civilizations. While Europe was in the Dark Ages, the Middle East became home to the Golden Age of Islamic tech and architecture.

Ancient engineers made the bricks that built the first cities—and founded civilizations. Islam’s Golden Age produced tech and architecture that shape our world today.

Ancient Engineering: Middle East

These are the Innovators, explorers, and incredible minds that pursue progress… at any price.

Deadly Science

Blockchain technology is sweeping the globe, moving from high-flying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to more traditional sectors of our economy. But is it safe? And can it be trusted to help manage everything from our health care to our food supply?

Blockchain technology is sweeping the globe. But is it safe? And can it be trusted to help manage everything from our health care to our food supply?

Blockchain Revolution

Get ready for humanity's first deep dive into an alien ocean world! NASA's Europa Clipper heads to Jupiter's icy moons to explore the ultimate question: Is there life beyond Earth?

Get ready for humanity's first deep dive into alien ocean worlds on Jupiter's icy moons. NASA's Europa Clipper explores the ultimate question: Is there life beyond Earth?

Europa Clipper: Mission to an Alien Ocean

Things are heating up down under! The world’s smallest penguins are looking for love on Australia’s biggest island, but cars, cats, and camera-wielding humans are killing the mood. Will these little penguins persevere and find mates or spend the breeding season alone?

The world’s smallest penguins are looking for love on Australia’s biggest island. Will these little penguins persevere and find mates or spend the breeding season alone?

Little Penguin Love Island

Who were the Celts? Mystical druids from the British Isles, or gruesome, barbaric warriors? Evidence in the European Alps shows that they were an advanced, 3,000-year-old civilization. Now, another Celtic puzzle inside an ancient tomb: the mysterious remains of an aristocratic woman and two men.

Were the Celts mystical druids from the British Isles, or barbaric warriors? New evidence shows a 3,000-year-old civilization—and mysterious remains in an ancient tomb.

Mystery of the Celtic Tomb

China has been at the forefront of engineering for centuries. From the Great Wall that defined and protected its borders, to crossbows, clocks, and gunpowder, its engineers left a legacy that still resonates today.

From the Great Wall to crossbows, clocks and gunpowder, ancient Chinese engineers left a legacy that still resonates today.

Ancient Engineering: China

In 2003 Vladimir Putin publicly caged and exiled the richest man in Russia. When Oligarchs asked how to avoid that fate, Putin responded: “50 percent.” In one bold stroke, Putin spread fear and consolidated his power. The inside story of Russia’s super-rich and the man who rules over them.

With war raging in Ukraine, the oligarchs are caught between sanctions in the west and a backlash at home. Inside Russia’s super-rich and the man who rules over them.

Putin and the Oligarchs

An evolutionary journey from the cosmos to the supermarkets, from Nature’s chefs—flowers and fruits—to Michelin star culinary artists.

Taste: The Flavor of Life

Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is the world’s first digital philanthropist. After becoming obsessed with YouTube at a young age, Jimmy built a viral video empire based on the joy he gets from helping others.

Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is the world’s first digital philanthropist. Jimmy built a viral video empire based on the joy he gets from helping others.

MrBeast

With Artificial Intelligence evolving so rapidly, will it surpass human intelligence? Could this lead to our replacement—or, worse, our extinction? Top experts provide a clear understanding of the immense benefits and potential dangers of AI.

With Artificial Intelligence evolving so rapidly, will it surpass human intelligence? Top experts provide a clear understanding of AI's potential benefits and dangers.

AI Tipping Point

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?

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

In Southern France, the entrance to a decorated cave hides 35 meters under sea level. Discovered 20 years ago, the paintings date back 30,000 years—and are threatened by rising waters. Follow a group of prehistorians and craftsmen as they construct a full-sized replica of the cave to preserve them.

In Southern France, a decorated cave lies 35 meters under sea level. Follow experts as they construct a replica of the cave to preserve its 30,000-year-old paintings.

The Mystery of the Cosquer Cave

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 Real Wild West

A mind-blowing romp through history builds a pathway to the present – and a breakthrough that stands to profoundly change our future.

Connections with James Burke

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

Deep Time History

The Ancient Egyptians built canals and irrigation systems to harness the Nile’s life-giving waters, allowing them not just to survive but to thrive in the desert—ultimately producing the glory of the pyramids and the golden treasures of the Pharaohs.

Egyptian engineers harnessed the Nile’s waters, letting them thrive in the desert and produce the glory of the pyramids and the golden treasures of the Pharaohs.

Ancient Engineering: Egypt

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi would have been 100 years in October 2019. His wealth was legendary, and his marriages made tabloid headlines for years. However, his name also stands for a time of human rights violations, vicious oppression, and intolerance.

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi would have been 100 years in October 2019. The Shah's story begins with good ideas and ideals and ends in bloody chaos.