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- CreatorPeter ReesStarsRobert LeeJamie HynemanAdam SavageA weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.
- StarsNeil deGrasse TysonChristopher EmersonKeythe FarleyAn exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.
- StarsOprah WinfreyDavid AttenboroughDoug AllanDavid Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.
- CreatorDaniel HartAlan KwanTacita MorwayStarsJay O. SandersCraig SechlerStacy KeachScience documentaries about various topics.
- StarsMorgan FreemanSean CarrollMichio KakuHosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really alone? Is there a creator? These questions have been pondered by the most exquisite minds of the human race.
- StarsMathieu KassovitzMartin SheenRudolf HessThis six-part series traces the Second World War, from the rise of the Nazis to the surrender of the Japanese, with detailed portraits of key figures.
- StarsMathieu KassovitzFrançois ArnaudVladimir LeninColorized historical footage in ascending order of World War 1. Not only the relatively known Flanders and France battles, but also the generally unknown Italian-Austrian, German-Polish-Russian, Japanese-German, Ottoman Empire- Allied and African German Colonies, and other unknown or forgotten fronts and battles. Original French production retold in English for National Geographic channel as: World War 1: The Apocalypse
- CreatorAndrew TodhunterStarsCandida R. MossBillynaire CruzJeff GammonsNational Geographic's Emmy-award winning series returns with new episodes that open a window on hidden parts of the world, unlock mysteries both ancient and modern, and investigate stories of science, nature, and culture.
- CreatorNicola CookAdriana TimcoCatherine WylerStarsPaul VaughanJack FortuneDilly BarlowBritish documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
- StarsJeff LiebermanMatt KearneyEric BoardmanWhat really happens when a person gets punched in the face or you get hit by a water balloon, or when a piece of raw chicken is blown up? These events reveal some extraordinary hidden attributes on Discovery Channel's series TIMEWARP where an amazing, unseen world comes to light through high-speed digital photography.
- StarsRichard HammondEdgar D. MitchellJürg SchweizerThis documentary features state-of-the-art camera technology used to focus on what humans cannot see with the naked eye.
- StarsPatrick MooreChris LintottPete LawrenceAstronomy programme.
- StarsTory BelleciKari ByronGrant ImaharaScientists investigate unusual events from pop culture, science and history.
- CreatorGreg MunsonEd RoskiStarsChris RoseKenny FlorianFaruq TauheedBattleBots is a robot combat competition that takes place in an elimination style tournament. Designers build, operate and battle their destructive robots until a champion is crowned.
- StarsJonathan PearceNoel SharkeyStuart McDonaldKnockout competition between deadly robots designed and controlled by contestants. There's chainsaws, spikes, and lots of flying metal.
- StarsJustin ShearerJeff LutzKye KelleyAn inside look into the world of American street racing
- StarsHeavy DDiesel DaveMuscleA group of friends own and operate a company that specializes in all things diesel. Not only do these guys sell parts for diesel trucks and Jeeps, they also design and build diesel-powered vehicles.
- CreatorStephanie AngelidesKurt TondorfStarsDon WildmanSeth PorgesKatherine WeatherfordThe stories behind interesting and unusual artifacts stored in museums are told.
- DirectorClaire BrownLuke McLaughlinIan RussellStarsHannah FryAnt AnsteadTrevor McDonaldLive from the Science Museum, 7 celebrities champion the British invention they believe has best shaped the modern world. Hosts Ant Anstead and Hannah Fry ask viewers to vote.
- StarsChris BarrieTim O'BrienBernard LovellChris explores some Great British inventions and their historic place in the modern world
- StarsMichael CarrollPeter WellerJ.J. HuckinA series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughGuy ChapellierDavid Attenborough presents a collection of his favourite natural curiosities found throughout the animal kingdom from armoured giants to crafty insects.
- CreatorBruce NashStarsLloyd SherrHarlan SapersteinAdam RichmanFast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.
- StarsTom CotcherJeff WiseJim RecordSpun off from Modern Marvels, Engineering Disasters spotlights what happens when human error and the right circumstances conspire to create major disasters and tragedies.
- StarsAndrew GoughDarius AryaPeter CampbellA smart, fun countdown that details how ancient technology worked, how surprisingly advanced it was, and how it was kind of awesome.
- DirectorCristina CostantiniDarren FosterStarsJack AndrakaAnjali ChadhaSerena McCallaNine high school students from disparate corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. Only one can be named "Best in Fair."
- StarsGuy WaltersAlisdair SimpsonJay OsborneThis is the story of the rise and fall of the Third Reich told like the drama it really was: through the personal relationships of the movers and shakers of the Nazi Party.
- StarsHelen CzerskiDr Helen Czerski presents a new series which shows how new camera technology is revealing the inner workings of some of the Earth's most spectacular natural wonders.
- CreatorDaniel FoggoCimran ShahStarsFred EmeryDavid DimblebyRichard LindleyLong-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
- StarsNeil deGrasse TysonChad CohenZiya TongUncover the complicated truth behind our sense of taste.
- StarsErik ThompsonAlex FilippenkoLaura DanlyThis educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists.
- StarsPhil PlaitMichelle ThallerRichard LinternA users guide to the cosmos from the big bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons. Where did it all come from and how does it all fit together. A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
- StarsTalithia WilliamsRana El KalioubyAndre FentonNOVA Wonders follows researchers on the winding paths of uncertainty and the unknown revealing how far we've come, how we managed to get here and the remarkable scientists who are transforming our world and the future.
- StarsCarlos WatsonAngela DuckworthChristina GreerWhy have some of the world's most influential people been able to make it big? Explore how some of today's artists, innovators, athletes and political leaders made their careers.
- StarsBrian GreeneThe deep sense we have of time passing from present to past may be nothing more than an illusion. How can our understanding of something so familiar be so wrong? In search of answers, Brian Greene takes us on the ultimate time traveling adventure, hurtling 50 years into the future before stepping into a wormhole to travel back to the past.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughThis two episode documentary is about deceptive plants narrated by David Attenborough, many of which were studied by Charles Darwin. The first, Murder and Mayhem, is about carnivorous plants. The second, Sex and Lies, is about orchids.
- CreatorAndrew ThomsonStarsStuart SykesIn the past few decades an uncountable fleet of satellites and and space probes have left Earth to visit every destination in the solar system. Here's what they found.
- StarsDavid O'BrienMichelle ThallerHakeem OluseyiThe stories of the men and women who pushed their ingenuity and curiosity beyond the limits to uncover some of the most groundbreaking findings in the history of space exploration.
- StarsJoann FletcherChris NauntonGlenn GodenhoJoann Fletcher presents the extraordinary story of Ancient Egypt, from its beginnings to the great pyramid builders and on, to the last of the pharaohs.
- StarsJoann FletcherDr. Joann Fletcher investigates in this set of two documentaries, what life and death were like for the normal person 3500 years ago in Egypt.
- DirectorChristopher CasselStarsLawrence BermanMichael CarrollStephen HarveyTwenty-five hundred years before the reign of Julius Caesar, the ancient Egyptians were deftly harnessing the power of engineering on an unprecedented scale. Egyptian temples, fortresses, pyramids and palaces forever redefined the limits of architectural possibility. They also served as a warning to all of Egypt's enemies-that the world's most advanced civilization could accomplish anything. This two-hour special uses cinematic recreations and cutting-edge CGI to profile the greatest engineering achievements of ancient Egypt, and the pharaohs and architects who were behind them. Includes Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Senusret's Nubian Superfortresses, Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Dier el-Bahari, Akhenaten's city at Amarna, and the temples of Ramesses the Great at Abu Simbel.
- DirectorChristopher CasselStarsMichael CarrollGeorge PiscopoMassimo VariDespite their personal short comings, many of the Roman Empires great engineering accomplishments were introduced during the reign of the Caesars. The tradition continued under Vespasian, builder of the Coliseum, Trajan, builder of the Forum, and Hadrian, builder and possibly the designer of the Pantheon. Finally, a decade later Caracalla built a bath complex/recreation center in an effort to secure his own reputation in history.
- StarsAdam SavageAllie WeberCannan Huey-YouThe nation's most talented kids have a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills.
- CreatorJohn LangleyMalcolm BarbourStarsRuben BarelaAndrew FincherAlex CoxCamera crews follow police officers while they work.
- StarsHelen ArneyDebbie BerebichezHakeem OluseyiEach episode counts down 20 popular Internet videos and explains the science behind them.
- StarsChad HouseknechtMike LoadesEd MantellTechnology and history collide head-on in this action packed series, where we witness first hand the power of pivotal world-changing weapons. But did the ancient craftsman get it right? Could we make a better weapon today with modern materials, science and techniques? Or did ancient craftsmen's seemingly simple solutions make the most sense, withstanding the test of time?
- StarsJohn SchwabWilliam AtwaterDavid StieghanToday's battlefield is dominated by hyper-lethal superweapons. But how did they evolve? Weaponology takes a high-tech future weapon and unlocks its family tree to trace its roots.
- StarsRonan SummersNehemiah MabryJason DietzWith access to all phases of design and a large cast of experts, some of the great failures of engineering history are uncovered.