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Join host Adam Mastrelli as he brings us face-to-face with the puzzling treasures of remarkable relics that are full of secrets, written in stone,...

An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.

Recent findings in the Middle East have radically changed our understanding of the birth of mankind and the spread of civilization across the globe....

See how our first ladies have defined presidencies, reimagined the White House, and left their mark on American history.

The untold human stories behind some of the world’s greatest disasters.

Host Denim Richards showcases the remarkable stories and celebrated work of dancers, actors, sculptors, photographers, musicians and other artists.

Modern historians, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and newly discovered evidence, rewrite the nation's most iconic stories.

This series follows the stories of the orangutans and the staff at the world’s biggest orangutan rehabilitation center.

Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.

Ride along with the NTSB and its inter-agency partners as they work together towards determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents. These NTSB...

Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a...

Aerial Australia takes viewers on a breathtaking airborne odyssey across this diverse continent unveiling a tapestry of awe-inspiring landscapes that...

Journey to Zambia's Luangwa Valley, a landscape abundant with prey. In the spectacular wilderness, two neighboring lion prides lay claim to prime...

In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms,...

From the exquisite brown bears and aquatic salamanders of Predjama Castle, to the Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the fictional fortresses of...

Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic...

Britain in Color showcases key moments in 20th century Britain seen for the first time in color.

Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug...

Documentary series investigating the evidence that supports some of the world's most notorious conspiracy theories.

The European Union has been beset by a series of comings and goings over the last few years, each triggering its own brand of crisis. The civil war...