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Around the world, a group of scientists are risking their lives to come face-to-face with the most fearsome sharks in the ocean. From researchers in...

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

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

History buff Paul Shull is on a mission to find some of the world's rarest weapons from military history. This series chronicles his journey as he...

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

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...

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

On April 23, 1945, the U.S. Navy warship USS Eagle 56 exploded off the coast of Portland, Maine due to a malfunction of the ship's boilers...or so...

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

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,...

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

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...

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

Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species, from America to Australia, and from Britain to Zimbabwe. This six-part series looks at the...

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

This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a...

A chronicle of the daily challenges of the airport staff who manage to keep the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) open, freight...

From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.

World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany's Blitzkrieg attacks...