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

Witness iconic assaults, intense battles, and intimate moments of the Pacific War, in color.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary...

South African extreme fisherman Andy Coetzee embarks on an epic series of adventures to reel in some of the world's most elusive and iconic fish...

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

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

Enter the battlefields of Africa, arenas bathed in a history of savagery and blood, where big cats and big crocs have reigned supreme for centuries....

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

Join us as we tell the tales of history's most iconic female fighters, from the legendary Amazons of Central Asia to the gladiators of the Roman...

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...

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

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,...