What is involved in creating a groundbreaking film that documents the latest paleoanthropological findings? This film will shed light on the talent, research, and scientific discoveries that made Out of the Cradle possible.

This film will shed light on the talent, research, and scientific discoveries that made Out of the Cradle possible.

Out of the Cradle - Behind The Scenes

For nearly 4 billion years, the continents of Earth were lifeless. But during the Ordovician, there was an explosion of life beneath the sea. Many strange creatures evolved, from eel-like conodonts to voracious cephalopods, until nearly all life was wiped out in our planet’s first mass extinction.

For nearly 4 billion years, the continents of Earth were lifeless. But during the Ordovician, there was an explosion of life beneath the sea. Many creatures evolved.

The Ordovician

For the first time in 70 years, archaeologists have uncovered new areas of ancient Pompeii. With exclusive access to the dig, see how the latest artifacts and DNA science are changing history and discover the real stories of what happened to the unfortunate souls who didn’t escape the city gates.

For the first time in 70 years, archaeologists have uncovered new areas of ancient Pompeii. See how the latest artifacts and DNA science are changing history.

Pompeii: Disaster Street

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

How long does it take for life to rebound after a major mass extinction? Scientists in Svalbard dig through fossil clues for surprising revelations about our Earth's history.

How long does it take for life to rebound after a major mass extinction? Scientists dig through fossil clues for surprising revelations about our Earth's history.

Recovering From Extinction

T-rex -- the "tyrant lizard king" -- ruled the earth 65 million years ago. Today, he reigns as ultimate predator and pop cultural icon. His image is everywhere -- but few know how two scientific rebels probed the mystery of his sudden death, and uncovered the day that shaped the modern world.

T-rex - the "tyrant lizard king" - ruled the earth 65 million years ago. Today, he reigns as the ultimate predator and pop cultural icon.

The Rise & Fall Of T-Rex

65 million years ago, an immense space rock slammed into Earth, creating the equivalent of nuclear winter, killing all of the dinosaurs. Now, a team of scientists believes there was a witness to the catastrophe …a survivor that walked alongside T-rex … and that also allowed humans to be here today.

65 million years ago, an immense space rock slammed into Earth, creating the equivalent of nuclear winter, killing all of the dinosaurs.

First Human Link

Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave? Is Gjellestad one of the oldest Viking settlements? What can this coffin tell us about the daily lives, beliefs, and traditions of the Vikings?

Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave?

Vikings: The Lost Kingdom

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

Recent studies reveal that Tyrannosaurus Rex, once known as the king of all dinosaurs, was actually smaller and weaker. When T-Rex traveled from Asia to Eurasia, then into America, fierce competition to survive forced them to evolve into massive carnivores. Based on latest scientific insights.

Recent studies reveal: Tyrannosaurus Rex, once known as the king of all dinosaurs, was smaller and weaker, but eventually evolved into a massive carnivore to survive.

T-Rex: An Evolutionary Journey

Uncover the mysteries of Planet Earth’s super predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Combining the latest paleontological discoveries with cutting-edge CGI, the most scientifically accurate T. rex is born.

Using the latest paleontological discoveries combined with cutting-edge CGI, uncover the mysteries of Planet Earth’s super predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Rediscovering T.REX

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

A historical and scientific investigation into a priceless archaeological relic: a mysterious mummified hand that could be the last remains of ancient Egypt’s legendary queen.

A historical and scientific investigation into a priceless archaeological relic: a mysterious mummified hand that could have belonged to ancient Egypt’s legendary queen.

Cleopatra: The Mystery of the Mummified Hand

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?

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 successfull

Egtved Girl

Take a few minutes to learn more about subjects ranging from genetics to cyborgs with these informative pieces.

Science Shorts

In this prequel to Ancient Earth, travel back in time to the first two of the most powerful extinction periods in history.

Ancient Oceans

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

From award-winning filmmaker, David Conover of "Sunrise Earth", a 4K journey to twenty of the most spectacular locations in the world.

Big Picture Earth (Natural sound)

New discoveries of dinosaur fossils are completely changing what we know about the animals that lived on our planet millions of years ago.

Amazing Dinoworld

Turning points in history often hinge on one decision. We look at moments in history where one decision changes everything.

Butterfly Effect (Season 2)

Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unparalleled beauty but there’s much, much more happening in this breathtaking spot.

Ancient Yellowstone

This series sheds light on the kind of life that existed in the Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous periods beginning 250 million years ago.

Ancient Earth (Season 1)

Witness the Earth's dramatic history. Thanks to new technologies, paleontologists can now recreate the missing branches of the tree of life.

Ancient Earth (Season 2)

Examining the most incredible architectural constructions of antiquity, those that inspired our engineers and helped build the modern world.

Ancient Engineering

The Celts. A society that thrived over 2000 years ago and continues to fascinate us today. In this series, we uncover their untold story.

Celts: The Untold Story

Three centuries after the first discoveries, Egypt still reveals new buried treasures, and its inexhaustible myths continue to exist.

Eternal Egypt

This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of the industrious Roman civilization.

Roman Megastructures

Their ships plied the seas and rivers of half the globe. They were bloodthirsty warriors and fine craftsmen. They were the Vikings.

The Vikings

An exclusive series on the brand-new discoveries made by renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass in Saqqara.

Tombs of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission

A lost prehistoric world of Antarctica is brought back to life through state-of-the art CGI.

Ancient Earth: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Continent

This remarkable series celebrates the biological and geographic diversity of one of the world's most unique countries: New Zealand.

Modern Dinosaurs

Circle the globe on this exhilarating 5-part epic that “connects the dots" between the GIANTS of the natural world, past and present.

Giants

Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King investigate history’s most intriguing murders to find long-lost killers.

Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries

Cleopatra may be the most famous ancient monarch, but she is only one in a long line of Egyptian queens, spanning 3,000 years of history.

Queens of Ancient Egypt

Journey back to primeval Earth in the age of dinosaurs for new findings and puzzling discoveries about their evolution and extinction.

Amazing Dinoworld 2

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

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