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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.

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

Innovators throughout history have pushed human ingenuity to the edge. Lilienthal pioneered flight, Abakovsky’s high-speed train derailed tragically, and Bullock’s printing press revolutionized publishing—yet these advancements came at a high personal price.

A glider, a high-speed train, and a revolutionary printing press prove fatal to their inventors.

Perils of Invention

Sixty years ago, Mariner 4 sent back the first images of Mars. It's a trip NASA has made twenty more times since. Robots—probes, landers, rovers, and even helicopters—are searching for signs of life on the Red Planet, and paving the way for us to follow. Our journey to Mars has already begun.

Our journey to Mars has already begun. Robots—probes, landers, rovers and helicopters—are searching for life on the Red Planet, and paving the way for us to follow.

Pathways to Mars

What makes the Earth such a kaleidoscope of color? Take a journey around the globe and discover a host of creatures, large and small—from giant blue humpback whales to pink flamingos to glasswing butterflies—that make our world so spectacularly diverse…and colorful.

What makes the Earth such a kaleidoscope of color? Take a journey and discover a host of creatures, large and small, that make our world so diverse…and colorful.

What a Colorful World

Squirrels are among the most widely known and recognized mammals in the world. Some can fly, some can swim, and they live in diverse habitats–from underground to icy wastelands or burning hot deserts.

Squirrels are among the most recognized mammals in the world. Some can fly or swim, and they live in diverse habitats–from underground to icy wastelands or hot deserts.

Going Nuts: Tales from Squirrel World

Globalization has changed our planet. We are all connected—and competing for the same resources. It is putting our people, and our planet, under pressure. It is also creating opportunities like never before. Can we adapt, and find happiness, in this brave new world?

Globalization has changed our planet. We are all connected—and competing for the same resources. Can we adapt and find happiness in this brave new world?

New World Order

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

In the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, an old cactus serves as a precious oasis for many wild animals. From the roots in the “basement” to the flowery “rooftop bar,” this cactus is like a luxurious “hotel” for its unusual band of flying, crawling and hopping neighbors.

From the roots in the “basement” to the flowery “rooftop bar,” an old desert cactus serves as a precious “hotel” oasis for wild animals.

Cactus Hotel

Innovators sacrifice themselves for science, turning failures into breakthroughs that change humanity forever.

Deadly Science (Season 2)

“The Oldest Vine,” a documentary special from SOMM TV, details the story of what might be the oldest wine-producing vine in the world currently thriving in one of the last places you’d ever expect – the sprawling metropolitan city of Los Angeles.

The true story of the oldest wine-producing vine in the new world.

The Oldest Vine

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

Covering Italy’s best wineries and wine regions from Alto Adige to Sicily, hosted by Jeff Porter.

Sip Trip

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

In 2007, Steve Jobs presented a digital device that was "like having your life in your pocket." Today, billions of lives seem based around smartphones. But the dream of a global village is fragile, and the battle to control the manufacture and use of these devices is pushing us to the brink.

The battle for raw materials, microchips, and market share has made the smartphone globalization’s signature product.

Smartphone Wars

Photographer Harry Burton’s images of the Tutankhamun excavation created a global sensation in the 1920s and are still studied by Egyptologists today. Explore the spectacular locations where he worked and discover why Burton’s photographs inspired a craze for Egyptian designs.

Photographer Harry Burton’s images of the Tutankhamun excavation created a global sensation in the 1920s. Discover why his King Tut photographs are still studied today.

The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun

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

Decoding Beauty

Over the past few decades, significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. Authentic archaeological experiments have been filmed in real-time, revealing ancient techniques and methods, unlocking certain secrets of these ancient great builders.

Significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. Authentic archaeological experiments have been filmed in real-time.

Pyramids Builders: New Clues

The ancient art of folding paper has entered cutting-edge domains. Researchers in robotics, medicine and nanotechnologies are embracing this “origami philosophy,” trying to understand and duplicate nature’s folding principles.

The ancient art of folding paper enters cutting-edge domains. Researchers in robotics, medicine and nanotechnologies are trying to duplicate nature’s folding principles.

The Origami Code

State-of-the-art technology meets archaeology! This 4-part series will shed light on the past with a level of detail never seen before.

Science in Archaeology 3.0

This program will travel into the past to discover the fascinating details of Hitler’s wonder weapons - colossal tanks, suicide bombers, and the first guided missiles. Do the original blueprints have clues to revolutionary potential or fatal structural flaws?

This program will travel into the past to discover the fascinating details of Hitler’s wonder weapons - colossal tanks, suicide bombers, and the first guided missiles.

Nazi Secret Weapons

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

Explore the most exciting disciplines in popular science today to see how the cutting-edge technologies work and impact the real world.

Forging the Future

Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth—the island home to an unparalleled abundance of life. From the world’s oldest tropical rainforests to enormous cave systems, the island’s varied and extreme habitats have fueled the evolution of the most bizarre, enigmatic wildlife on our planet.

Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth—from its extreme island habitats to an unparalleled abundance of bizarre, enigmatic wildlife.

Borneo: Earth's Ancient Eden

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

It's a unique scientific, and human, experience: explorer Christian Clot challenges seven men and seven women to live underground in one of Europe's largest caves for 40 days—without a sense of time.

It's a unique scientific, and human, experience: explorer Christian Clot challenges seven men and seven women to live underground in a European cave for 40 days.

Deep Time: Utmost Experience Beyond Time

Take a ride with the space probes and their human handlers as they attempt to decipher the secrets of our Solar System from the inner planets to the asteroid belt.

Space Probes: The Inner Planets

Join the space probes, and their parents back on Earth, to explore the giant outer planets of our solar system and beyond.

Space Probes: The Outer Planets

How did fungi shape all terrestrial life—including us? The Kingdom of Fungi is an alien world, hidden from sight, with the largest and oldest organisms alive today. By studying fungi in the context of evolution and natural history, scientists are making life-changing discoveries.

Fungi shaped all terrestrial life—including us. By studying fungi in the context of evolution and natural history, scientists are making life-changing discoveries.

The Kingdom: How Fungi Made Our World

Who were the visionaries behind the famed Apollo Space Program? This feature-length documentary offers an intimate, personal look at the inspiring people behind the scenes who rose to the challenge and pioneered space exploration.

Who were the visionary pioneers of space exploration? This exploration of the Apollo Space Program reveals the real people who rose to challenges to make it happen.

When We Were Apollo

Explore Magellanic Clouds, Black Holes, Asteroids and other phenomena of the universe in the Cosmic Front series.

Cosmic Front

The magical landscapes of Wales’ ancient forests and rugged shores are famous for myth and legend. But the wildlife of Wales have extraordinary stories of their own. To survive the unpredictable, wild weather they must show what is known locally as “the dragon’s spirit.”

Wales is famous for myth and legend, but the wildlife have extraordinary stories of their own. To survive, they must show what is known locally as “the dragon’s spirit.”

Wales: Spirit of the Dragon

The Humboldt Current is part of a much larger system, the South Pacific Gyre, and the equator as its uppermost limit.

The Humboldt Current

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

Experience the magnificent story of evolution transcending time through cutting-edge computer generated imagery in high definition 4K.

Leaps In Evolution

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

Before decades of conflict, Korea was known for its natural beauty. Now, scientists are studying these hidden habitats and wildlife.

Wild Korea

Will we travel to Mars? Can we read minds? This knowledge series asks the big and small questions… and gets to the bottom of them.

42 - The Answer to Almost Everything

Examine engineering disasters pulled from the headlines with reports from eyewitnesses and experts. Could these failures have been avoided?

What Went Wrong III

New York. America’s largest city. Here is how a mostly unseen network of infrastructure systems works in unison to keep the city breathing.

NYC Revealed (Season 2)

From maniacs to sweet-faced assassins, Australia is home to little-known marsupials—small predators with a taste for blood, bone and meat. This is an entertaining introduction to three of the strangest: the numbat, the northern quoll and the dibbler...and those who are trying to keep them safe.

Australia is home to a curious band of little-known marsupials. Meet three of these strange predators: the numbat, the northern quoll and the dibbler.

Cute Little Killers

It’s been called the most significant breakthrough of the century. For the first time, scientists are using a new type of astronomy to detect gravitational waves all around us, opening a window into the history of our universe that could someday lead to time travel.

Arguably the most significant breakthrough of the century, a new type of astronomy is detecting gravitational waves throughout our universe.

Gravitational Waves: A New Universe

Pan Am was the most famous airline in the world—and it stood for the American way of life. It soared to incredible heights, then crashed hard. Three decades after its demise, the Pan Am "myth" lives on. This is a story of technical feats, daring pioneering deeds and great challenges.

Pan Am was the most famous airline in the world. It soared to incredible heights, then crashed hard. Three decades after its demise, the Pan Am "myth lives" on.

PAN AM - Rise and Fall of an Aviation Icon

How did humanity's earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth? An extraordinary journey tracing the footsteps of early hominids. Using the latest paleoanthropological findings mixed with the latest CGI from Square Enix, this story is finally told.

How did humanity's earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth? The story is told using the latest technology in paleoanthropology.

Out of the Cradle

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

The 1929 Wall Street Stock Exchange crash spurs the greatest economic crisis of the 20th century: the Great Depression.

1929

While the graphic art of Ancient Egypt is very familiar, little is known about the artists and scribes. Who were they? How important were they to the Pharaohs? From Saqqara to the Valley of Kings, explore the lives of our first "historians" on record.

Ancient Egypt's graphic art is very familiar, but little is known about the scribes. From Saqqara to the Valley of Kings, explore the lives of our first "historians."

Scribes Of Ancient Egypt

Can AI enable us to live forever? Explore the latest advancements in AI, robotics and biotech with visionaries who foresee a new age of “post-biological” life. As scientists point toward a world where humans and machines merge, we have to ask: “Will AI be the best, or the last thing we ever do?”

Can AI help us live forever? Explore the latest in AI and biotech with visionaries who foresee a new age of “post-biological” life.

Artificial Immortality

The underground world is a largely unexplored universe. Find out what goes on in the subterranean world of our planet Earth.

Secret Life Underground

Experience a close-up look at this remote and wild volcanic archipelago and its unique wildlife. Narrated by Mike Rowe.

Wild Galapagos

A unique and emotional tribute to our 40th President, Ronald Reagan, this comprehensive documentary includes interviews with government officials and Heads of State, and features never-before-seen video footage.

A unique and emotional tribute to our 40th President, this comprehensive documentary features interviews with government officials and never-before-seen video footage.

A Tribute to Ronald Reagan: An American President

Explore alternative car cultures across the USA with Supercar Blondie and her unrivaled access to some of the World’s most exclusive cars.

Car Crews with Supercar Blondie

Wonder what it’s like to move like the world’s greatest athletes? This series explores the science behind incredible feats of athleticism.

The Science of Movement

This is the extraordinary story of how silver shaped the history of our world, from the 16th century to the present day.

Empires of Silver

Thom Hunt is a great fisherman with many years of experience. Join Thom as he leaves his comfort zone behind and tests himself as an angler.

Hunting Fish

Close Proximity dives into a world of cars, trucks and tire burn through the unique life of professional drift car driver Matt Field.

Close Proximity

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

In this fun (and funny!) science series, Nigel Latta subjects himself to a variety of 'don't try this at home' experiments.

Nigel Latta Blows Stuff Up

Host Derek Muller uncovers the mind-blowing secrets of spider vision! Discover how advanced color vision in jumping spiders has evolved in so many unique ways, and explore the wide spectrum of colors in their hidden world. You won't believe what these tiny creatures can see!

Uncover the mind-blowing secrets of spider vision! Discover how advanced color vision in jumping spiders has evolved, and explore a wide spectrum of colors.

Spider Vision: Decoding Color

By 2050, 70% of all humans will live in cities. How will we deal with this urban explosion and the colossal problems it will generate?

Cities Of Tomorrow

What happened after the epic events portrayed in "Braveheart?" See how a Scottish king tried to drive the English out of Ireland in 1315.

After Braveheart

This 5-part documentary series reconstructs major events that shaped our world and shows how life evolved—despite apocalyptic catastrophes.

Fateful Planet

Two men raised on the streets of Buffalo New York's east side change their lives—and the lives of others—by dedicating themselves to healing the harm caused by poverty and addiction in their community.

Two men raised on the streets of Buffalo New York's east side dedicate themselves to healing the harm caused by poverty and addiction in their community.

Healing the Harm: Changing Youths' Lives Through Mentorship

From D-Day through Liberation and beyond: uncover little-known facts, forgotten heroes and untold stories behind World War II.

Hidden Side of WWII

"USA TODAY" explores why people create roadside memorials for victims of auto accidents. For those who are left behind, they are solemn reminders of lives tragically cut short.

"USA TODAY" explores why people create roadside memorials for victims of auto accidents. For those who are left behind, they are solemn reminders of lives cut short.

USA TODAY Investigates: Roadside Memorials and Why People Make Them

In the second World War, a new generation of planes and daredevil pilots take aerial combat to deadly new heights.

Wings: World War Two in the Skies

"USA TODAY" and "The Desert Sun" investigate the consequences of an emerging crisis in several global hotspots: groundwater depletion. See how people on four continents face how to safeguard their aquifers for the future and—in some cases—cope when the water runs out.

"USA TODAY" and "The Desert Sun" investigate the consequences of an emerging crisis in several global hotspots: groundwater depletion.

Pumped Dry: The Global Crisis of Vanishing Groundwater

Unlock your VIP access to 21st-century innovation! Explore groundbreaking tech and meet visionary creators from every corner of the globe.

Tech Toys (Season 7)

In 1972, a new legal standard for mental health commitment emerged from a Milwaukee lawsuit to become the law of the land. Unfortunately, it has proven to be tragically inadequate.

In 1972, a new legal standard for mental health commitment emerged from a Milwaukee lawsuit to become the law of the land. Unfortunately, it has proven inadequate.

Imminent Danger

Nepal is known for its Bengal tigers, but only 300 remain in the wild. Tracker Casey Anderson is determined to walk in their footsteps.

The Tracker’s Diary: Tigers of Nepal

Hidden in the jungles of Thailand lies an ancient kingdom—a last refuge for the rarest wild cats on earth, including the clouded leopard, the Indian fishing cat and the Indo-Chinese tiger. Within this tangled forest, these apex predators search for prey, pursue mates and protect their young.

Hidden in the jungles of Thailand lies a last refuge for the rarest wild cats. Here, these apex predators search for prey, pursue mates and protect their young.

Thailand’s Wild Cats

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

Nature adapts to Earth's changes over millions of years, but how will the animal kingdom fare in our uncertain, rapidly changing world?

Nature’s Survivors

An international team of scientists venture into the virtually unknown interior of Antarctica to explore a lake buried 3,600 feet beneath the ice.

The Lake at the Bottom of the World

Life in the ocean is more similar to yours than you may think! On Malaysia's Sipadan Island—one of the most biodiverse places on the planet—a great coral city is home to millions of organisms who must navigate daily life among neighbors of all shapes and sizes.

On Malaysia's Sipadan Island—one of the most biodiverse places on the planet—a great coral city is home to millions of organisms of all shapes and sizes.

A Day on the Reef: Sipadan

The Sun. It bathes our planet in warmth and light. It powers the machinery of nature—our weather—and it encourages and sustains life on land and at sea. If we study the Sun closely, it can reveal the secrets of all other stars above.

The Sun. It bathes our planet in light, powers the machinery of nature—our weather—and sustains life on land and at sea. If we study the Sun, what secrets will it reveal?

The Sun

Discover biotopes and endemic species that have evolved over millions of years, but are now at risk from deforestation and climate change.

Ecuador: On the Wild Side

The story of the faith of mankind. The five biggest religions’ origins and traditions, their festivals, and the challenges they face today.

Believe

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