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- StarsJosh BernsteinHunter EllisZahi HawassDigging for the Truth is a History Channel's television series hosted for the first three seasons by Josh Bernstein, who explores various historical mysteries.
- 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.
- CreatorBruce NashStarsLloyd SherrHarlan SapersteinAdam RichmanFast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.
- StarsEdward HerrmannMichelle MarykRonnie FarerThe history of the Russian Tsars.
- DirectorAndreas GutzeitStarsDavid ShihKevin TanLi Zhao YoanThe First Chinese Emperor created the unified China. But ruling the empire proves more difficult than creating it.
- StarsWill LymanIan GregoryJoe NickellPre-Monster Quest, this series attempts to debunk some of histories greatest legends. Ranging from mysterious crop circles to the infamous legend of The Russian Bigfoot, are these myths escalated from legendary folklore - Or are they real?
- StarsDavid AttenboroughA nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, that looks at the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles.
- StarsDon WildmanEric GellerSirin AkinciAs we descend beneath our modern day cities, we are met with ancient and hidden secrets. Journey with us back through history and rediscover cities of the underworld.
- StarsPhil CrowleyRichard WindleyChristopher KellyThe remarkable story of Ancient inventions.
- StarsTerry JonesPeter HeatherPope Benedict XVITerry Jones challenges the received Roman and Roman Catholic notion of the 'barbarian'.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough's study of the world of plants, which demonstrates, with the aid of time-lapse photography, the rich and varied ways in which they flourish.
- StarsMichael CarrollPeter WellerJ.J. HuckinA series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments.
- StarsCorey LawsonTessa DunlopCorey JohnsonTeaming with archaeologists and using cutting edge visual technology, Lost Worlds brings back to life lost civilizations and cultures. Join us on the quest to rebuild what was lost and is now found.
- CreatorJohn J. FlynnKoshSusan ShearerStarsJohn J. FlynnMadeleine AlbrightHenry KissingerInside vaults and archives around the world to reveal the untold stories of modern history. "The rise and fall of the Wall", "Taliban", "Tiananmen Square" and others.
- StarsBray PoorHenry GarrettDanny WayneShowing the limits of the human body
- DirectorChristopher CasselStarsRita B-Lamotte
- StarsCraig Reynolds
- DirectorMark HufnailIt is the second largest of the world's great religions, and the fastest growing. Its name comes from the word for peace, yet to many Westerners it is synonymous with terror. INSIDE ISLAM lifts the veil of mystery surrounding a misunderstood faith. Trace its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and discover how the Five Pillars, the religion's central tenets, helped spread Islam to the far corners of the world. Find out what the Qu'Ran says about war, violence and suicide, and how these words have been co-opted by extremists. And hear from experts like Khaled Abou el Fadl (author of Speaking in God's Name), who explore the challenges facing Islam today, including a crisis of authority and deep divisions among many sects. Illuminating, important and objective, INSIDE ISLAM exposes the heart of a faith mired in controversy.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.
- StarsPaterson JosephJacobo ZabludovskyPedro Ferríz de ConMegacities uncovers the rapid growth, new forms of spatial density of population, formal and informal economics as well as poverty, crime, and high levels of social fragmentation.
- DirectorChristopher SpencerStarsDonald SutherlandStoyan AleksievBogomil AtanasovStonehenge Decoded presents world-renowned archaeologists as they reveal a revolutionary new theory about who built Stonehenge and why.
- StarsKarl Jenkinson
- DirectorDave GreeneStarsLewis BlackAhmed AhmedCraig Anton
- StarsErik ThompsonScientists are only now beginning to understand the most complex machine in the known universe - the brain. Go on a voyage of discovery into the evolutionary history of our last biological frontier. From early civilizations' attempts at neurosurgery to today's robotic laser surgery, revolutionary new techniques are finally unlocking the story of the brain. As a result, we've learned more in the last five years than in the past 100.
- DirectorLuke EllisStarsRobert HazenNeil deGrasse TysonMarcelo GleiserWas life triggered by some event, like lightning hitting a pond full of amino acids? Earth was teeming with life billions of years before the dinosaurs existed. Single celled organisms inundated the oceans, and the soil swarmed with living creatures. Where did it all come from and how do you go from a single-celled organism to a trillion-celled organism like man?
- StarsGabe DoranMike SeneseDavid HeberHowStuffWorks is about the stuff that makes the world go 'round. It's truly incredible to see the ingenious lengths people go to in order to extract rubber and iron, corn and wheat, and water and salt from the earth. Equally amazing is the number of different and varied products that can be derived from something so fundamental. Follow the incredible journey of these goods from the ground to your dinner table, car, closet, medicine cabinet and places you may have never imagined.
- DirectorPeter ChinnStarsEdward HerrmannGeoffrey BoultonGary StevensA brief account of the Earth's geological progression, from its creation 4.6 billion years ago to scientists' predictions of its demise more than 2.5 billion years in the future.
- DirectorAlex HearleGlobal warming in context. What the climate of the past tells us about the climate of the future.
- DirectorRobert MichaelsStarsDominic MonaghanChristopher de HamelMichael GullickScholars discuss the legendary Codex Gigas, a sprawling medieval manuscript shrouded in mystery that was allegedly written by a doomed monk.
- DirectorDavid de VriesStarsEric ClinePaul HalpernEdward Herrmann"The End is Near" is a cry that has echoed throughout human history. Every religion has stories of the end of the world, and believers in every era have prophesized that the time was at hand. So far, these predictions have come to naught, but a rash of unusual events and the rise of fundamental faiths have led to a new golden era of doomsayers.
- DirectorSean DashStarsRobert HeadlandEdward HerrmannA history of human exploration in the Antarctic.
- StarsKevin DeonStephen M. KajiuraThe world is full of fascinating animals which come in a multitude of species. But how did these species evolve? What features do they have that makes them different? This series investigates different anatomical features which animals have evolved over millions of years.
- DirectorDoug ShultzStarsEdward HerrmannGeorge IvascuRodica LazarDocumentary about the bloody beginning, bloodier middle and unceremonious end of the French Revolution, an event that ended in blood the reign of kings in France and laid the foundation for a new - republican - system of government.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughPierce BrosnanPeter ScoonesMammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
- StarsEddie McCannAlisdair SimpsonPeter HarloweThe incredible engineering stories behind three iconic ancient buildings: the Colosseum, the Great Pyramid of Giza and Chartres Cathedral. We tell the history of the people who built them: where they came from, how they lived, and how they managed to erect some of the greatest structures ever built by man. Using ground-breaking computer graphics and dramatic construction, this series shows in intimate detail how these buildings were conceived and constructed in an age before modern technology.
- The world's tallest building, indoor ski parks, the largest chain of man-made islands in the world, and several other groundbreaking buildings and bridges make Dubai the leader in architectural and engineering innovation.
- StarsSimon KerrWill GaddMatt LamannaViewers are eyewitnesses to creation in the Natural Wonders series, as the forces of nature form, mold, and destroy some of the most wondrous places on earth. The wonders are: The Grand Canyon, Angel Falls, the Great Barrier Reef, the Sahara Desert, Hawaii, Alaska and its Northern Lights. Like humans, each wonder has a life story. The geological makeup of each offers clues to unique stories that our experts pinpoint and follow. With some of the world's leading explorers, Discovery Channel scientists fly, climb, dive and plunge into awesome and dangerous locations for an intimate look.
- StarsRobert BakkerDavid BrinLuis ChiappeSome scientists challenge the meteor impact theory as the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. This program lays out the evidence and considers alternative explanations. The program also points out that many of the plant animal families that are in danger now survived the KT extinction suggesting the beginning of a new mass extinction. But even if we avoid a mass extinction changing climatic cycles will give humans trouble in 10,000 years when a new ice age cause glaciers to expand all over the Earth. Or, for North Americans, the Yellowstone super volcano is overdue to eruption.
- DirectorChristina PochmurskyStarsMichael BubléLeslie FeistWyclef JeanThrough the journey of recording artist Sting, we learn how the brain uses music to shape the human experience. As Sting undergoes brain scans to learn how music is manifested in his brain, the film explores how music shapes each stage of our lives. Also featuring Michael Bublé, Feist, Wyclef Jean, and brain scientist/musician Dr. Daniel Levitin.
- StarsAlan DunnAlyson ReedFarrah ShaikhThe elusive qualities of sex appeal are examined through the lens of science in this probing documentary, which reveals the evolution and function of every component of human attraction. In this study of the science behind "chemistry," you'll learn how the subtlest sounds, sights and smells can affect sex appeal, and how genetic, hormonal and neurological factors create sparks between people.
- StarsJames SpaderRussell CroweAndre BraugherDiscovery Channel presents DISCOVERY ATLAS, the global television event that shows you the world as you've never seen it, through the fascinating stories of its people. DISCOVERY ATLAS inspires viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values, the latest in high-definition technology and compelling stories that strike at the heart of a country and its people. Over the next five years, this extraordinary narrative will focus on the rich cultures, social diversities and natural phenomena of 30 of the world's greatest countries.
- DirectorPeter SempelStarsKazuo ÔnoYoshito OhnoTanya KhabarowaKazuo Ohno is a documentary about the 97year-old dancer Kazuo Ohno, the founder and living legend of the Butoh-dance.
- DirectorMatthew AsnerDanny GoldStarsVincent BridgesBruce Bueno de MesquitaEthan Bueno De MesquitaNostradamus is taking about something very interesting.
- DirectorKyle McCabeIs there life beyond Earth? Could the bizarre, hellish worlds of our solar system actually harbor alien biology?
- DirectorDavid PadruschStarsJames LurieJames WongToshishiro ObataDocumentary on the main principles of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" illustrated with examples from the Vietnam War (Demoralization), the Second World War (Invasion of Normandy), the American Civil War (Gettysburg) and Tzu's own battles.
- DirectorRichard BergeBonni CohenNicole NewnhamStarsJoan AllenE. Randol SchoenbergMaria AltmannThe story of Nazi Germany's plundering of Europe's great works of art during World War II and Allied efforts to minimize the damage.
- StarsSteve JacobsBeau WeaverMichael MassiminoTravel through the universe to explore the really big questions. Is there life on other planets? Just how big was the Big Bang? What would traveling at "warp speed" really look like? Could wormholes make time travel a reality? Could life on earth survive another huge meteor strike like the one that took out the dinosaurs?
- DirectorTimothy CopestakeStarsBettany HughesSue BlundellPaul CartledgeBettany Hughes searches for the truth about the 'Golden Age' of Ancient Athens, investigating how a barren rock wedged between the East and West became the first democracy 2,500 years ago. Democracy, liberty and the freedom of speech are trumpeted as the bedrock of western civilization, but what was Athens really like? Bettany goes deep underground to explore a treasure trove of prehistoric bones and ancient artifacts. In silver mines and tombs she uncovers evidence for what this society was really like. This was a democratic city built on slave labor, manipulated by aristocrats, where women wore the veil and men pursued a bloody foreign policy, slaughtering thousands in the pursuit of the world's first democratic empire. The program reveals amazing, sophisticated voting systems but also a society where smooth-talking politicians used spin, and where those who didn't vote were known as 'idiotes'. This first episode charts the epic story of Athens' victory in one of the greatest sea battles of the ancient world, when the Athenian triremes defeat Xerxes' mighty Persian fleet at Salamis, and reveals the real story of the building of the greatest monument of this first democracy - the Parthenon - as a symbol of Athenian power.
- CreatorKara CooneyNeil CrawfordStarsKara CooneyToday's city dwellers may think of urban living as an improvement over the existence of our hunting and gathering ancestors. But Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney explains that our modern tendency to live in cities isn't the result of an inevitable march towards progress. Beginning roughly 12,000 years ago, a sudden change in human behavior determined the very nature of modern civilization. And archaeological evidence from some of the world's first cities - like Jericho in the West Bank of Palestine, Catal Huyuk in Turkey, and even early prehistoric settlements in Egypt - suggests that living in cities may bring just as many problems as it solves.
- DirectorRod PaulThe discovery a 4.4 million-year-old Ardipithecus skeleton rewrites the story of human evolution and provides strong evidence that bipedality is the oldest defining characteristic of human ancestors.
- DirectorPieter FleuryStarsHong Soon-huiDocumentary about North Korea
- StarsBryan McGowanCazzey Louis CereghinoBrad C. WilcoxFrom Hannibal to David the Giant Slayer, examine the strategies, tactics and weapons of infamous leaders throughout ancient history.
- DirectorMartin WilliamsStarsRichard LinternPatrick StewartA fantastical - but factual - journey to the Centre of the Earth.
- StarsStephen HawkingJeff RawleEugene Babaev6-part documentary series from arguably the greatest scientific mind in the world, the wheelchair-bound Stephen Hawking, which describes all current thinking on the Big Bang, origins of the universe, dark matter, black holes, etc. Includes interviews with leading astronomers and scientists, some commentary from the great man himself, and computer models of the theories.
- DirectorPeter von PuttkamerA modern team of explorers venture to the legendary "Lost World"- the remote jungle plateau of Roraima in Venezuela. Cut off from time and the jungle below, feared by natives because of "evil spirits", flying reptiles and other beasts, Roraima has sparked human imagination since the time of the 19th century explorers. Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based his book "The Lost World" (1912) about men and dinosaurs on the tales from early explorers to this plateau. This was the inspiration for Jurassic Park. The modern expedition team encounters the animals, people and extreme habitat on its route across the Gran Sabana and up the 9000 ft. mountain. Once there they explore a new cave system, that may well contain new forms of life.
- DirectorKevin BurnsStarsLinda EllerbeeNewt GingrichJoan B. ConnellyFilmmakers, critics and even politicians discuss the social impact of the "Star Wars" films and the franchise's reliance in mythology and history.
- DirectorYavar AbbasStarsAlec BaldwinSean PertweePaul EssiembreA journey through space and time.
- StarsTerry SchappertChris YungEdwin BarnhartThroughout human history, there have been great warriors who put their lives in danger in battle. In this History Channel series, former Green Berry Terry Schappert investigates the battle tactics used by the greatest fighters in history.
- StarsStan BernardTate SteinsiekScott A. MellorCovers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.
- DirectorKen WinikurStarsSamantha BlainJonathan W. ColbyStephanie FaganSome guy gets scared and stuff happens and things like that.
- 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.
- StarsEdward HerrmannSamuel WestAn examination of atrocities and depredations committed by Imperial Japanese military forces, from 1931 to 1945.
- From the plains of Africa to the castles of Romania, mankind has always looked to night as a time of fear. In this two hour special journey through history and see how darkness affected mankind in different times and places. We'll travel the world... shooting in places where true darkness still exists and discover why you are afraid of the dark
- StarsPhil PlaitTony MulhareTony StephensThe Universe is a dangerous place. But pop culture has played fast and loose with the facts, and often the things we know are all wrong, and when you're dealing with the universe, ignorance can be deadly.
- StarsMike SecherAlex Cameron DimezDerrick HesseleinDocumentary style show that explores in depth how drugs in modern day society are sold, processed, and how police are cracking down on it.
- CreatorKevin BurnsStarsRobert ClotworthyGiorgio A. TsoukalosDavid ChildressScience and mythology - and how they are the same thing.
- DirectorTony KernStarsBaozhen ChenLama Thubten Namdrol DorjeMaster Zhiwang LeeIn parts of Asia each year, during the seventh lunar month, it is believed that the gates of Hell are opened and all the souls are set free to wander the Earth. At this time, many spirits roam around trying to fulfill their past needs, wants and desires. These are the "hungry ghosts".
- DirectorJonathan B. TaylorStarsSarah StroupDavid Smith-ChristopherJonathan ReedThis program examines the history and physiology of crucifixion. Though generally associated with the Roman Empire, it began with impalement, a method of public execution by torture, in the Assyrian Empire. Through extensive use the Roman Empire refined methods to maximize and, by delaying death, extend the suffering of the victim. In recent centuries crucifixion has experienced a renaissance in various forms but with the same purpose; state sponsored terrorism to suppress opposition.
- StarsBrad MatsenDavid GalloBruce ParkerWelcome to the ocean's dark side. The series goes deep to explore forces that have terrorized our planet throughout history. Beneath the surface, Tides and Currents, Predators, Lethal Pressure and Killer Shockwaves create ongoing and ominous threats. Five deadly forces, four turbulent episodes, one powerful surge of entertainment.
- StarsLee Perry
- StarsLee Perry
- StarsArt MalikThe story of seven pilgrims to Mecca are interwoven with seven great Mosques of the world and the foundations of the Islamic Faith.
- StarsRupert Everett
- StarsGreg KinnearBarry PepperKatie HolmesThe triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.
- DirectorHarrison EngleStarsLiev SchreiberHugh AuchinclossDai Bao
- 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.
- 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.
- StarsGeorge KourounisElizabeth BaquedanoChris SimpsonHistory Channel documentary about portals on Earth possibly leading to Hell.
- StarsPaterson Joseph
- StarsPeter BohlinTom BrokawJoe BrownAn examination of the career and influence of the American business leader and technology innovator.
- StarsJim Al-KhaliliJim Al-Khalili travels through Syria, Iran, Tunisia and Spain to tell the story of the great leap in scientific knowledge that took place in the Islamic world between the 8th and 14th centuries.
- StarsValmik Thapar'When I came here and saw the tigers for the first time, in this incredibly historic setting, it just mesmerized me and I suppose at some level, I fell in love,' said Valmik Thapar. The Indian subcontinent, encompassing Pakistan, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, is home to a dazzling array of plants and animals. In this six-part series, wildlife expert Valmik Thapar shares his love and experiences of this rich and varied landscape. His journey takes us from the red deserts of Rajasthan to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, through lush mangrove forests to the sparkling coral reef waters of India's west coast.
- DirectorMai IskanderA look at the lives of Egyptian trash collectors.
- StarsEdwin BarnhartAaron MayDecember 21, 2012. Doomsday fanatics claim that this is when life on Earth will come to an end. But is the apocalypse really lurking just around the corner? Explore the real threats that could possibly bring about cataclysmic changes on Earth in 2012.
- StarsKeith DavidPeter EganJohn ShrapnelEGYPT'S GOLDEN EMPIRE comes to life through letters and records evoking the passion and riches of a time when Egypt was the center of the known world, its Pharaohs called gods, and great cities, temples and tombs built.
- StarsPeter Owen-Jones
- StarsDavid DeKok
- DirectorPierre de LespinoisStarsRick GroatAustin James WolffWhile its fearsome ancestor, the wolf, was created by natural selection-it is man that created the dog. This film explores the greatest inter-species friendship on Earth over the course of 40,000 years. Working closely with scientists, we deconstruct the genetic history of your favorite companion and explore how man has consistently re-engineered the dog to adapt to a changing world. An amazing story of how we have taken qualities we cherish from the wolf-loyalty, territory, protection and family-and bred them into a sweet, compliant animal that we call the dog.
- DirectorDavid WallaceStarsLarry BellingEsmond Bradley MartinThis documentary examines the controversial theory that a Chinese Ming Dynasty fleet, led by Zheng He, sailed past the Cape of Good Hope and crossed the Atlantic to discover the Americas, decades before Christopher Columbus.