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  • New This Week
    • 12 episodes

    Explore black holes, alternate realities and cosmic mysteries through imaginative what-if scenarios across the universe.

  • New This Week
    • 51m

    Never before have there been so many people on Earth. The new world creates new challenges for us living together, one of the biggest being the infrastructure in the world we live in.

  • New This Week
    • 13 episodes

    High-stakes classic car deals, thrilling restorations and racetrack drama—welcome to the world of Legendary Motorcar.

    • 16 episodes

    Learn how to survive encounters with the world’s most dangerous animals using practical strategies for real-world situations.

    • 6 episodes

    Meet the world’s most dangerous animals and uncover the traits, behaviors and adaptations that make them deadly in the wild.

    • 54m

    La Sagrada Família – although still under construction in Barcelona – is a cathedral without any flaws. Almost 100 years after his death, experts are convinced that Gaudí was a mathematical genius and that each embellishing ornament of the Sagrada Família actually serves an architectural purpose.

    • 10 episodes

    Pet therapist Kayla Oliver and designer Nina Ferrer create stylish, functional spaces that keep pets active, happy and well-behaved.

    • 13 episodes

    Get fired up for Steven Raichlen's hot guide to smoking food. From brisket to seafood, learn bold ways to turn fire and smoke into flavor.

    • 9 episodes

    Joe Morton and Tracey Moore host conversations with artists of color on their careers and navigating race in entertainment.

    • 1h 24m

    The Guajajara fight illegal loggers threatening their rainforest in Maranhão, Brazil. Without government support, they patrol one of the last remaining forest areas to protect their land and way of life.

    • 22 episodes

    Host Tamee Harrison takes viewers inside top California bars to meet mixologists crafting unforgettable cocktails with flair and creativity.

    • 55m

    David Verdesi returns to Rome to explore the connection between spirituality, anthropology and science. Through sacred sites, oral histories and ancient rituals, he investigates how beliefs from past civilizations continue to shape human culture.

    • 54m

    About 50 Amazon parrots live rough on Stuttgart's streets. They’re not built for the German winter- surviving there takes extraordinary adaptability. But, Stuttgart’s Amazons are far from unique. Parrots are appearing in cities all over the world…and they’re doing it in big numbers.

    • 6 episodes

    CEO Dan Rosensweig helps millennials overwhelmed by debt rebuild their finances and move toward financial stability.

    • 8 episodes

    Ex-Harley dealer Dale Walksler crisscrosses the U.S., hunting long-forgotten motorcycle gems for his Wheels Through Time Museum.

    • 1h 45m

    Johan Ernst Nilson travels from the North Pole to the South Pole on a 525-day expedition spanning more than 20,000 miles. Using skis, dogsleds, boats, bikes and kites, he combines adventure with environmental awareness and visits charities along the way.

    • 55m

    In this award-winning film, David Attenborough narrates this close up look at these tiny pollinators captured in flight as never before. Acrobats of the air - flying jewels - iridescent partners of countless plants: hummingbirds are amongst the most remarkable creatures on our planet.

    • 26 episodes

    Hidden cameras capture everyday people stepping up with acts of kindness, compassion and generosity, proving heroes are all around us.

    • 13 episodes

    Get fired up for Steven Raichlen's hot guide to smoking food. From brisket to seafood, learn bold ways to turn fire and smoke into flavor.

    • 11 episodes

    Explore how emerging technologies and AI could transform human life, reshaping society, intelligence and the future in unexpected ways.

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    • 42m

    A musician returns home after months away, a father helps his daughter build confidence and a family celebrates the arrival of a new generation.

    • 40 episodes

    Photographer Jefferson Graham visits stunning destinations worldwide, sharing tips for taking pro-quality travel photos by smartphone.

    • 6 episodes

    Professional Superbike racer Larry Pegram and his family-based team navigate life on and off the track.

    • 1h 6m

    Three beekeepers confront colony collapse disorder as declining bee populations threaten their livelihoods. Their stories reveal the deep connection between humans and bees—and what’s at stake if they disappear.

    • 15 episodes

    Celebrate the powerful bond between people and animals with stories of rescue, care and the impact animals have on our lives.

    • 13 episodes

    Steven Raichlen explores how we grill today and tomorrow, exploring eco-friendly seafood, next-gen tools and all-day grilled meals.

    • 16 episodes

    Cafe Racer TV explores the craft and culture of motorcycles—emphasizing cafe racers while bending the rules for a good story.

    • 50m

    Photographer Roberto Dutesco travels to remote Sable Island off Nova Scotia to document its legendary wild horses. His striking images capture the animals' untamed world and help inspire protection for their fragile habitat.

    • 10 episodes

    Joe Morton and Tracey Moore host conversations with artists of color on their careers and navigating race in entertainment.

    • 1h 27m

    In 2010, polar explorer Sebastian Copeland and his partner kite ski 2,300 kilometers across Greenland’s frozen expanse. Battling extreme weather, isolation and exhaustion, they push human limits in a record-setting journey across one of Earth’s harshest environments.

    • 10 episodes

    CEO Dan Rosensweig helps millennials overwhelmed by debt rebuild their finances and move toward financial stability.

    • 10 episodes

    High-stakes classic car deals, thrilling restorations and racetrack drama—welcome to the world of Legendary Motorcar.

    • 1h 11m

    Two explorers set out on foot to reach the North Pole in brutal subzero conditions, retracing a historic expedition. Facing isolation, danger and a changing Arctic, their journey becomes a test of endurance, purpose and the human spirit.

    • 3 episodes

    Step into Earth’s distant past to explore what-if scenarios involving dinosaurs, ancient oceans and the forces that shaped early life.

    • 6 episodes

    Chef Joe Gatto shows how to make favorite foods completely from scratch—meat, cheese, bread and all.

    • 11m

    Go behind the scenes of Curiosity Stream's documentary partnerships with the legendary Sir David Attenborough. Hear exclusive stories from the production team and wildlife presenter Dan O'Neill about what makes Sir David an icon of his industry who has helped save our planet.

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    • 13 episodes

    Think science isn't for you? This series makes big ideas accessible and explores pivotal moments that changed scientific history.

    • 13 episodes

    Explore exotic cars, test drives and vintage collectibles from museums and private collections, along with jaw-dropping restorations.

    • 8 episodes

    Ex-Harley dealer Dale Walksler crisscrosses the U.S., hunting long-forgotten motorcycle gems for his Wheels Through Time Museum.

    • 2 episodes

    The story of the American Revolution, from legendary battles and generals to the everyday soldiers who made the choice—Liberty or Death.

    • 52m

    Humans have evolved for 200,000 years through subtle genetic adaptations. As technology reshapes daily life and climate change alters environments, researchers ask whether evolution can keep pace with the modern world.

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    They have opened our eyes to the biggest breakthroughs in astronomy, from black holes to lost planets to the birth of stars. As we build bigger and better telescopes, they have become our eyes in the sky, peering ever further into the darkness and giving us answers about our place in the universe.

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    For thousands of years, big cats were revered as gods and symbols of power. Today, habitat loss and cultural distance threaten their survival, pushing humanity's ancient bond with these predators to a breaking point.

    • 42m

    It looks like a cartoon, but it's a biological miracle. The axolotl can regenerate limbs, organs and even parts of its brain. From Mexico's ancient lakes to cutting-edge European labs, scientists study this strange salamander to unlock clues about healing, aging and regeneration.

    • 6 episodes

    Professional Superbike racer Larry Pegram and his family-based team navigate life on and off the track.

    • E97
    • 49m

    Science breaks down boundaries and grows knowledge. Achievements build on one another and provide stepping stones to the future. From the latest in biotech to secrets buried in the Earth's surface to outer space, these are the Breakthroughs that have made history—and changed it forever.

    • 52m

    Diamonds. Symbols of eternal love that are nothing but compressed carbon. Selling Ice goes inside the billion dollar diamond industry, from backroom deals on the streets of New York to diamond mines in Africa, to tech companies "growing" diamonds in a lab to find out what a diamond is really worth.

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    A single marine species shapes life on Santa Maria, one of the smallest Azores islands. As Europe's only regular hotspot for whale sharks, the island depends on these gentle giants even as their migration patterns remain unexplained.

    • 6 episodes

    Where are the remains of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Caesar? Missing bodies and mysterious deaths challenge the historical record.

    • 50m
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    Nature is shaped by constant change, from shifting climates to evolving ecosystems. As human influence accelerates disruption, scientists examine whether natural systems still follow predictable paths or are entering an era of irreversible transformation.

    • 51m

    AI-driven warehouse systems transform global logistics, with autonomous robots handling picking, transport and inventory around the clock. Companies invest heavily to solve labor shortages, cut costs and streamline supply chains with smarter, safer intralogistics.

    • 3 episodes

    Discover Québec’s craft beer scene through three distinct microbreweries and their approach to ingredients, brewing and branding.

    • 49m

    For centuries, diamonds have been symbols of power. Maharajahs, Kings, Queens and Emperors made them emblems of royal authority. Today they are still synonymous with wealth and status. Buy one and you buy its history too. For better or for worse, they dazzle us with their power.

    • 13 episodes

    Explore exotic cars, test drives and vintage collectibles from museums and private collections, along with jaw-dropping restorations.

    • 1h 30m

    Three elite climbers battle ice, exhaustion and personal demons as they attempt to scale Mount Meru’s deadly Shark’s Fin—the most dangerous peak in the Himalayas. It's a feat that will push them to the limits of endurance, trust and obsession.

    • 30m

    Armed with only a fat bike and inflatable raft, one man embarks on an inspiring, immersive expedition across 41 harsh rivers. Filled with beautiful photography of Iceland's southern coast, this is a raw, meditative adventure into a wilderness that few will ever see.

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    • 19m
    • 4K

    On a faraway island ruled by giant dragons since prehistoric times, archaeologists uncover the tiny remains of ancient humans and ignite fierce controversy. These fossils reveal a long-lost world and a spellbinding chapter of human evolution: the life and times of Homo floresiensis, the Hobbits.

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    • 50m

    Yellowstone has seen incredible life—and death. Its history is defined by powerful forces. By the struggle to survive between Triceratops and T-Rexes. By mammoths and the humans that hunted them. And by the constant volcanic and climatic changes that shape America's greatest wilderness.

    • 51m

    In India's Jhalana Reserve, strength, strategy and survival collide in a wild power struggle. Aging leopard Bahadur rules—until his son, Rana, challenges his dominance. As father and son clash, alliances form, instincts sharpen and a new chapter in the leopard dynasty begins.

    • 1h 33m

    Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons exposes the global crisis of waste, pollution and unchecked consumerism. The eye-opening investigation highlights the urgent need for sustainable living and raises hard questions about how we treat our planet.

    • 2 episodes

    Dive beneath the surface to explore rare species, geological wonders and unique ecosystems in Germany’s and Austria’s most stunning lakes.

    • 1h 5m

    Decades after the Vietnam War, U.S. Navy SEALs reunite with their former combat interpreter, Nguyen Hoang Minh, now living in poverty. Their heartfelt reunion—captured with archival footage and narration—reveals enduring bonds, sacrifice, and the power of loyalty.

    • 1h 43m

    An astonishing look at the complex threats which humans impose on Africa's vanishing wildlife—and how their loss affects the entire planet. ​​Featuring esteemed experts including Dr. Jane Goodall.

    • 1h 34m

    Visionary documentarian Werner Herzog journeys deep into the Siberian wilderness to a village in the heart of Taiga. His poetic portrait reveals how the rugged, self-reliant trappers of Bakhtia have lived the same way for generations.

    • 45m

    On November 7, 1940, spectators from across Washington State gathered to watch as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge swayed and tore apart—a dramatic collapse that reshaped engineering and safety standards worldwide.

    • 55m

    A privileged American climber’s dream to make history as a Himalaya porter becomes a sobering lesson in what it really takes to ascend Mount Everest. Behind the glory lies the grueling truth—a hidden world of challenges and hardship.

    • 6 episodes

    Meet the most advanced machines in modern warfare. From stealth jets to amphibious tanks, they are built to dominate land, sea and sky.

    • 1h 28m

    TRIGGER WARNING: This film contains intense and graphic depictions of extreme haunted house experiences, including scenes of physical restraint and severe emotional distress, which may be unsettling for some viewers — Step inside the world's most notorious haunted houses that push fear to the limit.

    • 1h 41m

    Bruce Parry embarks on an immersive odyssey through the Amazon, Borneo and India to explore how indigenous peoples view nature—and how these philosophies challenge the way modern societies are built.

    • 57m

    More than 100 filmmakers, scientists and experts collaborated on this journey to find intelligence beneath the waves. Through stunning footage and emotional storytelling, discover the rich inner lives of whales and dolphins—and see how closely they mirror human relationships and cognition.

    • 1h 28m

    A visually stunning chronicle of what it's like to live in Antarctica for a full year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world.

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    • 31m
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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.

    • 1h 20m

    Narrated by William Shatner, this documentary tells the story of the space shuttle—an engineering marvel built to carry humans into orbit and reshape the future of space travel.

    • 23m

    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.

    • 50m

    The frozen Arctic sea isn’t just white—the ice glows green with life as algae bloom and sustain vast ecosystems beneath its surface. Join scientists as they explore this hidden layer of polar biodiversity and discover what it reveals about climate change in the planet’s coldest regions.

    • 5 episodes

    Military memorabilia expert Bruce Crompton and his team travel the world to buy, restore and sell wartime artifacts.

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    • E93
    • 27m

    Data centers already devour massive amounts of energy. AI is making their power consumption skyrocket. Energy bills are already rising. Brownouts will be next. Do we have the juice to power a digital world? Researchers are looking for groundbreaking solutions.

    • 49m

    Nature is never still. From volcanic eruptions to torrential floods and creeping droughts, dramatic environmental changes shape life on Earth. This visual journey explores the forces behind natural transformation—and asks whether humanity and wildlife can adapt to the pace of change.

    • 6 episodes

    Explore the stranger side of military history with some of the most mysterious, unusual and bizarre stories to come out of our World Wars.

    • 52m

    6,000 years ago, vast and complex "megasite" civilizations emerged on the Eurasian steppe, housing tens of thousands. Then suddenly, they were abandoned. Archaeologists investigate the rise and mysterious disappearance of one of Europe’s earliest lost civilizations.

    • 52m

    Iain Douglas-Hamilton’s journey with African elephants began in the 1960s, sparking a global movement to protect them. Follow his groundbreaking research, personal connections with wild herds, and decades of bold conservation in the face of poaching and extinction.

    • 43m

    At least 15,000 blue and fin whales were slaughtered by the German whaling squadron between 1936 and 1939. An intervention in nature from which the whale population has never fully recovered. A little-known fact: more than 80 years ago, the German whaling fleet was the third-largest in the world.

    • 50m

    Aerial shots of mating Golden eagles, a fight between a Golden and a White-tailed eagle, and a close look into the nursery of these birds combined make a spectacular film. This documentary gives an intimate portrait of this large predatory bird.

    • 52m

    Featuring spectacular pictures of the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, where sea eagles “piggyback” on the catches of orcas and hunchbacks and pictures of the swamps of Finland, where they enjoy a similar symbiotic relationship with wolves and bears, the film casts a gaze at uncharted territories

    • 51m

    During the Middle Ages, the Normans—a warrior tribe from the north— built a golden kingdom in Sicily, embracing science, art and diversity to create a multicultural empire. How did the Normans turn conquest into cooperation and lasting influence? Explore their rise and legacy.

    • 50m

    In Thailand’s Kui Buri National Park, endangered elephants roam alongside rare bovines, hornbills, gibbons and more. Discover a vibrant ecosystem where wildlife conservation meets innovation—creating a successful model for sustainable park management in Southeast Asia.

    • 52m

    A fascia is a sheet of connective tissue under the skin, surrounding muscles, bones, or joints. Nowadays, these white fibers are considered the leading cause of diseases and pain - and a wondrous source of healing.

    • 43m

    Bali – The dream destination for tourists from all around the world. When Bali comes to mind, one may think of the dream-like beaches, wild jungles, volcanoes, lush rice terraces, captivating temples, and of course - yoga!

    • 56m

    This is the definitive documentary of Europe’s most sensational murder case. For the first time ever the whole story of the Murder of Meredith Kercher and the subsequent incrimination of Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Guede can be told.

    • 51m

    When a sudden summer storm unleashes chaos across Central Europe, every creature’s survival instincts are tested. From foxes and raccoons to insects and birds, witness incredible animal adaptations and strategies in the face of lightning, hail and downpours intensified by a changing climate.

    • 51m

    The risk of another serious eruption is high and could even have consequences that would be felt globally. Now scientists are looking for a thus far unknown tectonic disturbance: what is the crack which suddenly winds its way through the center of the volcano?

    • 51m

    As one of Germany’s beauties, the Wupper river was the gem of the German landscape. But with industrialization, it became the country’s hardest working river and like everything that has been overworked, it lost its magnificence and charm.

    • 51m

    Do you know your cat? When she is not purring on your living room sofa - do you know where she roams? Do you know where she wanders off once she leaves the premises? No? Well, would you like to?

    • 47m

    Liam Neeson narrates one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. Follow the dramatic, true account of an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest, just days after eight climbers lost their lives in the deadly storm of 1996.

    • 41m

    Oscar winner Robert Redford narrates as a trio of adventurers travel to Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier National Park and more. Experience the dazzling beauty of America's greatest natural wonders and journey back to when the National Park system was born.

    • 42m

    Ryan Reynolds narrates this magical journey to one of the wildest places on earth: the Great Bear Rainforest. Hidden from the outside world, on Canada's remote Pacific coast, discover a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear: the rarest bear on earth.

    • 45m

    Liam Neeson narrates this daring expedition across the South Pacific as two filmmakers explore vital ecosystems and document the world's most beautiful—and endangered—coral reefs.

    • 46m

    Oscar winner Helen Mirren narrates this journey deep into the heart of a mysterious civilization—from camel races and Bedouin hospitality to Meccah and the birth of the Muslim faith. Discover a culture rooted in ancient history that has flourished in one of the harshest places on earth.

    • 45m

    Eric Bana narrates as we follow a young photographer's journey to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Spanning more than 1,400 miles, the world's largest living wonder is home to countless species of aquatic life. Meet the visionaries and "citizen scientists" helping us understand this vibrant world.

    • 45m

    Travel back in time to the dawn of democracy and the birthplace of Western Civilization. Through modern archaeology, scientists uncover the secrets of one of the world's most enlightened societies: Ancient Greece. Nia Vardalos narrates.

    • 43m

    Narrated by Liam Neeson, this unforgettable journey follows celebrated Irish writer Manchán Magan and four teens as they trace their Irish heritage from Dublin and the Book of Kells to the Cliffs of Moher and Giants Causeway.

    • 45m

    Oscar winner Morgan Freeman narrates an unforgettable American adventure: from the wilds of Alaska to the Appalachian Trail. Whether traveling by kayak, train, bike or hot air balloon, explore the country's natural wonders and our connection to nature.

    • 59m

    Oscar winner and Marine Gene Hackman narrates this moving account of what it takes to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. This action-packed adventure takes you behind-the-scenes and serves as a powerful tribute to the men and women who honor and defend our country.

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    Countless species have lost survival's race. Now, humans are wielding the power of evolution to bring some animals back from the brink, or even from the dead. The Northern White Rhino. The Tasmanian Tiger. The Dire Wolf. The Woolly Mammoth. Has science really conquered nature?

    • 44m

    Karl Lee armed the world from the shadows. Hunted by the FBI and linked to Iran’s missile program, he helped shift the balance of power across the Middle East. This gripping investigation reveals how one elusive figure enabled global instability and evaded capture for decades.

    • 52m

    Once considered to be the poorest region of the Soviet Union, Turkmenistan is one of the most closed-off countries in the world. Today, oil and gas have made the country wealthy.

    • 50m

    Nature holds many surprises in a moor: It seems as if some of the most bizarre and colorful members of our native species live in the bog. Plants that eat animals live here and so do mushrooms that suck the life out of plants.

    • 52m

    They are the most common creatures on earth. They have been around forever and are considered dangerous and deadly - but they are much more than that. Around 50 percent of our DNA comes from viruses.

    • 52m

    Even in times of globalization, some things remained different in the land of the rising sun. Despite all the hectic activity, the latest technology, and the mega-metropolis Tokyo, you can still feel the meaning of tradition that seems to have survived even in times of globalization.

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    A journey across the planet to discover the currents of energy that rule our lives and make our weather—in air, water, lava and ice.

    • 43m

    In 1950s Havana, glamorous nightlife masked deep inequality. As American mobsters and celebrities thrived, Cubans suffered under Batista’s corrupt rule—fueling the revolution that led to Castro’s rise and Cuba’s historic break from U.S. influence.

    • 52m

    Nowadays, new high-tech trucks roam the highways boasting precise drivability, energy efficiency, and all-around safety. Our documentary addresses the safety issues of truck driving and shows the development and construction of a new truck.

    • 43m

    Discover an unexpected side of Iran. Hamid Said, a famous black musician in Iran, is traveling by motorbike across the province of Hormozgan to organize a concert with the best black musicians in the country.

    • 51m

    2.000 rivers and streams dig deep into the underground and transport their water into reservoirs or "Germany's Wild Amazon", the Wupper. These forests and rivers, together with heathlands and moors, are home to a diverse fauna.

    • 2 episodes

    Explore how ants and beetles dominate the planet with super strength, social intelligence, and stunning evolutionary diversity.

    • 52m

    This is a fascinating journey through time to unearth some icy treasures. The glaciers of the Alps are melting down due to climate change, releasing invaluable treasures - artifacts, human beings, and other testimonies of the past preserved in the ice.

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    Bridges are cultural monuments. Their construction has completely changed over history and impacted the lives of everybody that uses them.

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    For thousands—or even millions—of years, they ruled the food chain. And they still fascinate us. Creatures synonymous with the hunt: Saber Teeth, Mega Jaws, even a Tyrant King. How did they win evolution’s race—and what brought their reign to an end?

    • 54m

    Chernobyl nuclear disaster was the biggest technological accident in human history. Almost 35 years later, we go back to ground zero to the ghost city of Pripyat in northern Ukraine with survivors of the disaster.

    • 2 episodes

    Experience the high Alps as young golden eagles face fierce rivals, brutal weather and steep odds to survive their first year.

    • 52m

    Druids, the mysterious wizards of the Celts, have always fascinated the world. They are an integral part of ancient literature, as heroes of Irish legends and stars of modern fantasy worlds. But who were they really?

    • 44m

    Over the past few years, technology has attracted more and more people, making life quicker and easier. Some people are now taking the next step: they are fusing their bodies with technology to increase their abilities and expand their senses - real-life cyborgs.

    • 50m

    Witness how technological visions become reality with the largest containership the world has ever seen. The largest cargo ship ever built is as large as four soccer fields, reaching 400 meters long and 63 meters wide.

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    In one of America's few remaining Freedmen's towns, a cowboy carries on the tradition of one of the nation's oldest African-American rodeos.

    • 6 episodes

    Human and technical failures can lead to catastrophes that change the lives of thousands of people forever.

    • 51m

    Could the Allies have won the war without aviation? Discover what went on behind the scenes of the historic, ambitious aerial battle that raged over Normandy.

    • 4 episodes

    Imagine our planet in the future. Will we be a multi-planet species with a lifespan of 110 years? Will human life be replaced by computers?

    • 2 episodes

    The Vikings changed Europe forever, yet half of them have almost completely disappeared from collective memory: the women.

    • 48m

    In a mountainous region best known for pandas and earthquakes, there are no roads, no cars, no buses. But there is ... a train. We tell the story of the last working narrow gauge steam railway in China.

    • 52m

    The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Her real name according to art history is “La Gioconda”. For many years though, there have been doubts: why did Leonardo not hand the portrait on to the commissioner if it was a picture of his wife?

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    Napoleon Bonaparte met with diplomat Metternich, known as Austria’s “strong man” and the Emperor’s closest confidant. This fateful showdown between two of the most powerful men of this time period marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon.

    • 51m

    Industry and globalization have been preoccupied with technologies that allow us to travel faster. However, due to technological advancements, our means of transport have become more and more inefficient, more harmful to the environment. It’s time to revolutionize the way we travel.

    • 43m

    This film reconstructs the life of famed marine biologist and environmental pioneer Jacques Cousteau using a fascinating mix of wildlife footage, archive material and re-enactments.

    • 52m

    After the invasion of the German army in 1940, the Jews living in France, with the help of many, began their fight for survival. The film shows the circumstances surrounding the rescue of tens of thousands of Jews and the civilian resistance that produced the many Silent Saviours.

    • 50m

    Allied Special Forces launched daring wartime missions to capture or kill Nazi generals where they were stationed on the front lines of war. This film captures the real-time drama felt as the Special Forces ordered these dangerous and complicated missions to exotic locations.

    • 5 episodes

    This fascinating series unearths the story about how the Great War went on underground.

    • 26m

    Mobility is a concept that humans have pondered over for centuries, if not millennia. But how can we transport more people and freight? How do we make mobility as safe as possible? How do we make it environmentally friendly?

    • 54m

    Today, banks may be failing — but economic crisis is nothing new. In 1637 Holland, tulip mania resulted in the first big bust in the history of booms.

    • 7 episodes

    An intimate view into a Mozambican anti-poaching unit's gritty world as they balance perilous patrols, poacher pursuits, and family.

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    Second only to the Amazon in size, Africa's rainforests merge a tropical climate with daily rainstorms and high humidity. From chimps and gorillas to forest elephants and snakes, meet the wild creatures who flourish in Africa's rainforests—one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth.

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    Every winter, ice roads are built across hundreds of miles in Canada's far north, connecting frozen rivers and lakes, and stretching up to the very northern tip of the country by the Arctic Ocean. For the people living in secluded villages these “ice highways” are vital for the transport of goods.

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    The Egtved Girl was a Nordic Bronze Age girl whose well-preserved remains were discovered outside Egtved, Denmark in 1921. For the first time, scientists have successfully tracked the migrations of a pre-historic being and we can accompany her during the last 15 months of life. Who was this girl?

    • 40m

    Six caregivers in five cities detail the lengths they go to for the ones they love.

    • 2 episodes

    Go behind the scenes with archaeologists, architects and historians as they collaborate to restore Rome's Colosseum.

    • 51m

    It is the birth of neutrino astronomy. For the first time, astrophysicists can detect extra-terrestrial neutrinos in the ice of the South Pole. Neutrinos are the most common and also most mysterious elementary particles and as these particles are invisible to us, their mass is unknown.

    • 3 episodes

    The story of the engineers and mechanics behind some of the largest lifting and moving equipment in the world.

    • 5 episodes

    Unlike protected areas in North America and Europe, the endangered habitats of Asia are almost always home to people as well as wildlife.

    • 9 episodes

    The real-world influence of gaming: from its impact on technology and entertainment to politics and culture at large.

    • 13 episodes

    As killer bees invade, Lance Davis bravely risks his own life to protect the people, the planet—and the bees.

    • 3 episodes

    Explore the cutting edge with innovators tackling the world's toughest challenges with high-tech solutions, breakthroughs and discoveries.

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    In Africa's arid, unforgiving climate, rivers offer respite from heat and thirst. But these rivers are also deadly—ruled by fearsome creatures who take no prisoners, including hippos, crocodiles and fish eagles.

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    Humans are not the strongest. Our senses are nothing special. But our intelligence is letting us wield the power of evolution. Scientists are unlocking the mysteries of the natural world to improve our lives, our health and our future.

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    Journey into the lives of the planet’s billionaire innovators. Discover how they’ve shaped our lives.

    • 11 episodes

    Join conservationist Ivan Carter as he explores the planet and seeks solutions to preserve and create balanced wildlife ecosystems.

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