NonfictionLeonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.
NonfictionMarty and members of the team travel north to a Viking settlement, and uncover more evidence that may connect descendants of the Vikings to the Knights Templar. And back on Oak Island, new clues suggest Lot 5 was a place of worship.
NonfictionLeonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
NonfictionThe life and all-too-short career of wunderkind rapper Juice WRLD is revealed in this intimate and often eye-opening documentary. The film includes a wealth of never-before-seen footage, unreleased music, and dozens of industry interviews as it details Juice WRLD’s struggles to navigate his meteoric rise to fame, his drug use, and mental health issues.
NonfictionPresident Clinton's past statements come home to roost as Independent Counsel Ken Starr sends the Republican-led House his referral outlining the grounds for impeachment.
NonfictionA rare front row seat to the debate that ended Joe Biden's career and the minutes before Donald Trump arrived in Butler. Our team boards Trump Force One and gets unprecedented backstage access to Trump's 2024 campaign for President.
NonfictionAfter last year's devastating flood in the garden shaft, Rick, Marty and the fellowship return to Oak Island with renewed confidence and immediately discover a never before known shaft, which may finally lead them directly to the Money Pit.
NonfictionThe team is thrilled yet concerned when the investigation of the Golden Egg, an area that scientific evidence suggest the legendary riches are hidden, immediately shows signs that they've come upon an underground void, but it may be collapsing.
NonfictionThe three wise men of Top Gear embark on a seasonal road trip as they attempt to recreate a certain famous journey across the Middle East to Bethlehem. They do so in a trio of open top sports cars, each wholly unsuited to the conflict ridden mountains of Southern Turkey, the dangerous warzones of Iraq and the searing deserts of Syria. Along the way they test the limits of mechanical and physical endurance as well as asking the vital question, what exactly is myrrh and where do you buy it?
NonfictionIn prison, Martha Stewart befriends inmates. Doubts about her comeback arise, yet she swiftly resumes work, facing unexpected challenges. Stewart pivots and embraces a new, popular, and culturally relevant version of herself.
NonfictionHost Jeff Mauro challenges the five remaining teams to create a scene capturing what it looks like when Mrs. Claus has a night out on the town, and the cookie artists are in the spotlight. Judges Shinmin Li and Kardea Brown eliminate one more team.
NonfictionRee Drummond and Eddie Jackson bust out their magnifying glasses as the cookie masters put their spin on the North Pole's favorite game, "Where's Santa?" Then, the bakers create delectable 3D cookie displays showing Santa's favorite North Pole spots.
NonfictionNewly unsealed records from a Victorian madhouse finally reveal Jack the Ripper’s identity. Potential Yeti DNA gives clues about the mysterious beast. The shocking interruption of a live broadcast by a masked man has the world asking about Max Headroom.
NonfictionAfter realizing how hard it is to start a new restaurant, the husband and wife owners of N'awlins Cafe, in New Orleans, contact Charles for advice.
NonfictionMultiple instances of animal cruelty, a history of domestic abuse, and the Sandra Morris case are just a few examples of Avery’s disturbing behavior that are uncovered.
NonfictionHosts James and Oliver Phelps welcome nine pairs of gifted professional pastry chefs and cake artists to Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios, home to the iconic sets of the Harry Potter films. For their first challenge, the bakers must create an edible showpiece that is at least 2 feet tall, includes at least one magical effect, and tells the story of their shared love of Harry Potter. Plus, each team member must make a tasting element that showcases their individual specialty. Expert culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef decide which bakers will earn a ticket to board the Hogwarts Express train to the next challenge!
NonfictionFour and a half billion years ago, the young Earth was a hellish place—a seething chaos of meteorite impacts, volcanoes belching noxious gases, and lightning flashing through a thin, torrid atmosphere. Then, in a process that has puzzled scientists for decades, life emerged. But how? NOVA joins mineralogist Robert Hazen as he journeys around the globe. From an ancient Moroccan market to the Australian Outback, he advances a startling and counterintuitive idea—that the rocks beneath our feet were not only essential to jump-starting life, but that microbial life helped give birth to hundreds of minerals we know and depen
NonfictionPublic support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. After police battle with demonstrators in the streets of Chicago, Richard Nixon wins the presidency, promising law and order at home and peace overseas. In Vietnam the war goes on, and soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage.
NonfictionTo celebrate the release of Disney's "Moana 2," host Jeff Mauro tasks the six remaining teams with imagining what a holiday party on the island of Motunui would look like. Judges Shinmin Li and Kardea Brown decide which team is eliminated.
NonfictionIn the town of excess, New Orleans, Tony indulges in fresh crab & shrimp, drinks Sazerac with Davis Rogan a Treme inspired character, hits the Kingpin & tops off with tacos from one of the nations top 20 foods trucks.
NonfictionJosh Gates steps into the past to examine unsolved mysteries, including the alleged alien abduction of Travis Walton, the bizarre death of American hero Charles Lindbergh's son, and the invisible attacks visited upon CIA operatives in Cuba.
NonfictionAfter building a stable life and raising a family, high school sweethearts are ready for their next chapter in Lucca, Italy. They want a place that can accommodate their visiting children, but finding the outdoor space they desire may be a challenge.
NonfictionWhen 19-year-old Jessica Chambers is set on fire inside her car and burned to death, the question of who did it quickly becomes a nationwide obsession all while wreaking havoc on a small Mississippi town.
NonfictionOwning a $3.5M Superman #1 comes with a price: 40 years of oppressive family secrecy, untreated Asperger’s (ASD), and an obsession that causes great mental strife. How have comics like this one become so highly valued, and is it all worth it? The underbelly of the comics fanatics subculture starts to show itself.
NonfictionA detailed look at Aaron Hernandez's life, a millionaire athlete with a fiancé and baby, shockingly convicted of murder. Why would he risk it all? New details and never-before-seen interviews explain his troubled past and murder allegations.
NonfictionGuy Fieri's digging into dishes that begin with great dough, starting with savory venison sopes in Minneapolis. Then, in Missoula, MT, a pizza spot is slinging artisan pies like meatball verde, and a funky joint is serving up flavorful vegan doughnuts.
NonfictionIn a search for help to handle the mental and physical workload, Darren comes out about his collection. From meeting the most charming circle of comic fanatics, to giving first-time access to his newly built Fortress of Solitude, Darren’s inner world rears its head to show just how much his father affected him. He makes a trip to the mecca of comics and we gain a new view on addiction, media, and what we define as “reality.”
NonfictionThe Great Pyramid of Giza remains one of the most captivating mysteries of the ancient world, with compelling evidence suggesting it may have functioned as an ancient power plant. Adding to the intrigue, the pyramids at Teotihuacan in Mexico feature heat-shielding mica in their design. Across the globe, hundreds of ancient pyramids exhibit strikingly similar alignments and architectural styles, with many more yet to be discovered. Recent finds in Alaska, China, and even Bosnia expand this growing list and while Japan's Yonaguni pyramid lies submerged underwater, researchers claim to have found pyramids buried beneath miles
NonfictionA debate prep session extends late into the night as Kamala Harris takes the stage at the DNC and Donald Trump and his team launch into a digital blitzkrieg against her from his Las Vegas hotel room.
NonfictionExplore the solar system’s planets and moons covered in volcanoes. See alien landscapes bursting with fire and ice and eruptions so violent they reach into space.
NonfictionAs spring lights up the land, Alaska faces one of the greatest transformations on earth as light and warmth return. Alaska's transition to spring may look magical, but for those animals emerging from a long winter's sleep, it's a time of intense competition, as everyone tries to cash in on Alaska's riches.
NonfictionBear Grylls takes actor, activist, and author Russell Brand on an adventure down the jagged coast of a secluded Scottish isle in search of 16th-century castle ruins to shelter in. Along the way, Bear teaches the brash and bombastic Brand survival skills that dredge up a long-forgotten but highly charged fear he must overcome to reach his extraction.
NonfictionThe ever festive Carson Kressley makes a grand entrance as he sets out to remind Bobby Flay why the holidays are so iconic. Chefs Tiffani Faison, Tiffany Derry and Scott Conant are in for a big surprise when they're treated to a magical performance.
NonfictionYolanda Saldivar and her family reveal never-before-seen documents and information that they believe changes the narrative of what happened inside the hotel room when Selena died.
NonfictionThroughout history, legendary weaponry and advanced technologies have often been attributed to divine or extraterrestrial influences. Japanese swords were believed to be forged with the help of the supernatural, while mythical weapons granted by otherworldly beings were wielded by iconic figures like Joan of Arc and King Arthur. The enigmatic Greek fire, whose origins remain a mystery to historians, is yet another weapon attributed to these so-called-gods. And as humanity developed nuclear capabilities, references in ancient Vedic scriptures to weapons of similar destructive power raise profound questions about our past. E
NonfictionAs we follow the grip of winter over the course of six freezing months, we chart the fortunes of Yellowstone's wildlife in a finely balanced fight to survive. Bison and elk struggle to feed with the grass buried under some of the deepest snow in America, while the wolf grows stronger during the harsh winter months. All of their fates are ultimately linked to the power of Yellowstone's volcanic heart.
NonfictionThis episode takes us into the corridors of power where Germany's top political mastermind sees an opportunity to use the sudden popularity of the Nazis for his own ends. After leading a failed coup in 1923, Hitler decides on a new strategy for taking power: instead of being revolutionaries, the Nazis will become a legitimate, mainstream political party operating under the veneer of legality.
NonfictionAmerican casualties and enemy body counts mount as Marines face deadly North Vietnamese ambushes and artillery south of the DMZ and Army units chase an elusive enemy in the Central Highlands. Hanoi lays plans for a massive surprise offensive, and the Johnson administration reassures the American public that victory is in sight.
NonfictionThe Cherokee would call it Nu-No-Du-Na-Tlo-Hi-Lu, "The Trail Where They Cried." On May 26, 1838, federal troops forced thousands of Cherokee from their homes in the Southeastern United States, driving them toward Indian Territory in Eastern Oklahoma. More than 4,000 died of disease and starvation along the way. For years the Cherokee had resisted removal from their land in every way they knew. Convinced that white America rejected Native Americans because they were "savages," Cherokee leaders established a republic with a European-style legislature and legal system. Many Cherokee became Christian and adopted westernized ed
NonfictionThe sun is our life-giving source of light, heat, and energy, and new discoveries are unraveling its epic history. Join Nova on a voyage to discover its place in a grand cycle of birth, death and renewal that makes this the age of stars.
NonfictionPaul Holes and criminal behavioral analyst, Laura Richards, journey to Butte, MT to tackle the 1994 murder of Julianne Stallman who was killed after a violent encounter. A long list of close personal relationships adds up to an elaborate whodunnit.
NonfictionAnita Finch, a 33-year-old Californian woman was found dead in her trailer-park home, clutching a note with words, "Northfield Hospital, ask for ICU." How did her passion for nature develop into an obsession for venomous snakes?
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the United States. Telling stories of triumph and tragedy, Gates reveals how his guest’s ancestors tested the limits of luck and familial love as they battled to escape oppression and build a better life for future generations.
NonfictionWrexham AFC’s poor away form casts doubt on their chances for promotion, and as the end of the season nears, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds face some very tough decisions.
NonfictionIn this year's Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results.
NonfictionBorn into a legendary shadow, Eddie Guerrero's destiny was seemingly already written. The youngest son of Mexico's first family of wrestling, Eddie's assentation to wrestling superstardom was fueled by desire yet flawed by addiction. This episode showcases one of the most charismatic superstars to ever step in a ring, on a journey to make his family and heritage proud, but only after losing it all. While fame and fortune would come with a price, the metamorphosis of WWE's first Mexican American Champion proved to be an inspirational one, and created a legacy still felt today.
NonfictionOn October 19, 2021, Phi Gamma Delta pledge Danny Santulli was hazed into drinking excessive quantities of vodka and beer on what was supposed to be a celebratory evening in the fraternity. Poisoned and neglected, Danny approached the precipice of death--and it was all caught on camera.
NonfictionSir David Attenborough explores the dangerous frontiers created by the world's coasts, where animals fight for survival amidst constant change.
NonfictionA young Martha Stewart begins on Wall Street, but her passion for food leads her and her husband Andy to establish a catering and media empire. Her cookbook Entertaining, with splendid photos, marks her global introduction.
NonfictionJosh travels all over the US to find the treasures featured in The Secret, a 1980s book filled with devilishly difficult riddles and puzzles that have stumped treasure hunters for over three decades.
Nonfiction1862 saw the birth of modern warfare and the transformation of Lincoln's war to preserve the Union into a war to emancipate the slaves. Episode two begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration and then follows Union General George McClellan's ill-fated campaign on the Virginia peninsula. The episode follows the battle of ironclad ships, camp life and the beginning of the end of slavery. Ulysses S. Grant's exploits come to a bloody resolution at the Battle of Shiloh. The episode ends with rumors of Europe's readiness to recognize the Confederacy.
NonfictionWhat happens when you fall in love with someone you don't trust? And every moment spent apart or every phone call that goes unanswered is cause for alarm? In this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young people whose mistrustful relationships have become so toxic that each day they spend together may be the last one.
NonfictionJapan is a paradox. The low birthrate, the dedication, the conformity, and the life of a salary man are well known. There is also a competitive and rigid culture that gives way to some unique subcultures. Bourdain has traveled to Tokyo countless times, but on this trip he is in search of the city's dark, extreme, and bizarrely fetishistic underside.
NonfictionIn a salute to the famed Diagon Alley, hosts James and Oliver Phelps ask each team to create fifty identical handheld desserts, inspired by one of the many different shops, and feed them to a crowd of eager Harry Potter fans on the actual set. The bakers must present their desserts in a way that highlights an interactive, magical effect. The Potter fans will vote for a winner, while judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef decide which team must leave the competition.
NonfictionJosh traces the Vikings' westward expansion from the volcanic landscape of Iceland to a mysterious settlement in Greenland and into North America. He aims to find out if they landed in the United States before any other Europeans.
NonfictionJosh investigates how a group of Norse tribesman gained power in medieval Europe. His search for answers begins in their one-time home base of Denmark and continues on to the first place they expanded off the continent -- Iceland.
NonfictionIt's the middle of winter in Iceland. There are only four hours of daylight each day. Is that enough time for Anthony Bourdain to bring the cuisine of this vibrant country into light?
NonfictionIn this dramatic preview of World War 3, the U.S. Army Rangers, America’s elite military strike-force takes aim at the North Korean Special Operations Forces, a fanatical commando division.
NonfictionJosh concludes his investigation into the mysterious Mayan city of El Mirador, from the possible burial of the elusive Snake Kings to uncovering the secrets behind the fall of one of history's greatest ancient cities.
NonfictionWhat Burroughs called "Interzone", where artists like Burroughs, Bowles, Rimbaud, Verlaine, the Rolling Stones sought escape from Western moral prohibitions and the possibilities of great empty spaces. But what is it like now?
NonfictionMafia – the deadly crime family that rule New York’s 1920's underworld, versus Yakuza – feared gang lords that dominate the mean streets of 1940's Tokyo.
NonfictionRobert E. Lee is celebrated by handsome equestrian statues in countless cities and towns across the American South and by no less than five postage stamps issued by the government he fought against during the four bloodiest years in American history. Nearly a century and a half after his death, Robert E. Lee, the leading Confederate general of the American Civil War, remains a source of fascination and, for some, veneration. This film examines the life and reputation of the general, whose military successes made him the scourge of the Union and the hero of the Confederacy and who was elevated to almost god-like status by h
NonfictionWith South Vietnam in chaos, hardliners in Hanoi seize the initiative and send combat troops to the South, accelerating the insurgency. Fearing Saigon’s collapse, President Johnson escalates America’s military commitment, authorizing sustained bombing of the North and deploying ground troops in the South.
NonfictionJosh travels to the Holy Land to investigate the recent discovery of new Dead Sea Scrolls. He gets rare access to damaged scroll fragments in a laboratory dedicated to preserving the sacred texts.
NonfictionJosh Gates investigates a unique Dead Sea Scroll etched with riddles that could lead to an ancient treasure. Following new leads, Josh treks into the punishing Jordanian desert in search of the potential fortune.
NonfictionTidal marshes are among the most productive habitats in the world. Numerous plants support numerous animals, yet life is not easy. Relief comes with the crashing waves, as the tides flow once more. But between the tides, when the sands become depleted of food and air, the worms, clams and shrimps must endure the expected pause.
NonfictionZak and the crew travel to Erie, CO, along with a bishop to perform an exorcism on a young man in order to help rid him of a demonic attachment he obtained after trying to conjure an entity years ago.
Nonfiction'Killer Tissue Box' is an investigation into whether a tissue box can become a lethal missile in a car crash. In 'Split Arrow' the build team tests whether an archer can split one arrow with another, as the legendary Robin Hood was said to have done.
NonfictionJosh Gates goes on a nationwide treasure hunt to solve the 40-year-old mystery of The Secret. He travels coast-to-coast and back in time using cutting-edge augmented reality and taps into a network of obsessed Secret detectives.
NonfictionWith a potential new breakthrough in the search for a Snake King tomb, Josh returns to the jungles of Guatemala and the archaeological dig at the ancient Mayan city of El Mirador to pinpoint the tomb's location.
NonfictionThe giant stone heads of Easter Island have inspired theories for centuries. Now, new research reveals intriguing evidence of the origins and inspirations of the ancient Rapanui people who created the iconic monoliths.
NonfictionJosh Gates searches land and sea for the lost fortune of legendary pirate Sir Francis Drake. Joining treasure hunters and maritime archaeologists, Josh hunts for a lost cache of Spanish gold and the remains of Drake himself.
NonfictionVincent Taylor is stuck in a controlling relationship with his Jekyll and Hyde wife. After a violent knife attack results in Vincent’s death, his wife claims she was the victim of an abusive relationship. However, Vincent’s phone will reveal the truth.
NonfictionJared moves into an abandoned logging camp, placing a $250,000 bet on a remote, dangerous site that will either sink or save his business. Ross is charged with moving the float camp ten miles deeper into the wilderness.
NonfictionThe blue whale is a perfect symbol for the oceans: the vast blue expanse that dominates our planet while still remaining largely unexplored and mysterious. Yet the oceans are an integral part of our lives. Their influence dominates the world's weather systems. They support an enormous range of life, from the largest whales to the smallest plankton, from hordes of sea birds to lonely, deep-sea fish. All this is governed by a complex system of biological and physical forces. This first episode demonstrates the sheer scale, power and complexity of the 'Blue Planet.'
NonfictionIn 1894, a sportwriter named Byron Bancroft "Ban" Johnson takes over a struggling minor league - the Western League - and turns it into a financial success. In 1900, he changes its name to the American League and begins talking about challenging the big city monopoly held by the National League. The revolution takes only three years. In 1903, the first World Series is played between the American League Boston Pilgrims and the National League Pittsburg Pirates.
NonfictionAn inside look at the secret protocols, elite security and hidden history of the world's most public of private residences. What is the most secret room in the White House and what makes it so powerful? What secret visitors have been to the White House--invited or not? What kind of background checks are needed to work at the White House? What security measures go into effect if the White House is under attack? For over 200 years, the White House has functioned as a Presidential residence, Executive Office and national command center. But more guarded than the White House itself--are its secrets. Secrets that have remained
NonfictionIn this episode, we get a glimpse of Rome through Tony's eyes as he dines on mouth-watering classic Italian dishes and attempts to embody the mindset of the Roman people - living happily and carefree.
NonfictionA personal insight from Sir David Attenborough into Darwin's theory of evolution, exploring why it is more important now than ever before. Beautifully shot, this is a celebration of the man behind the theory that changed the world's thinking. But more than that, this is a labor of love for a man who has been at the forefront of natural history programming for decades.
NonfictionSome animals appear to have taken Nature’s gifts and stretched them to extreme limits. With these two natural curiosities one creature has ended up with a super-stretched neck, the other a stretchy tongue. In both cases nature has found a way to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
NonfictionYears before they brokered one of the biggest deals in music history--the 2014 sale of Beats Electronics to Apple for $3 billion--Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine navigated very different environments towards destinies that would, ultimately and improbably, bring them together. Dre's story began in Compton, CA, where his fascination with dance music, DJ innovations and sound brought him into contact with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, DJ Yella and MC Ren. Together, they would become the core of the 1980s gangsta-rap supergroup N.W.A. A native of Red Hook, Brooklyn, Jimmy gravitated to music following an indifferent academic career, and with a
NonfictionIn the second installment of a two-part investigation, Josh continues his journey through Egypt to uncover the secrets, and possibly the final resting place, of ancient history's most powerful women -- Nefertiti and Cleopatra.
NonfictionIn this first installment of an epic two-part episode, Josh journeys through the land of the Nile to uncover the secrets of the most powerful, and most elusive, women in ancient Egypt -- Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra.
NonfictionJosh travels through the jungles of Ecuador to explore the watery depths of Tayos Cave for a legendary set of metal plates believed to be created by an advanced ancient civilization.
NonfictionJosh rides into the Wild West to hunt for Butch Cassidy's missing money. He traces the outlaw's footsteps through Colorado, Utah and Nevada, eventually learning that he may need to find the man himself to locate the lost loot.
NonfictionJosh attempts to uncover a treasure left behind by the Aquarian Foundation, an isolated, insidious cult led by the notorious leader known as Brother XII.
NonfictionA spectacular fossil graveyard reveals a 43-million-year-old whale that had four legs and could walk. Follow scientists as they search for new clues to how mammals moved from land into the sea to become the largest animals on Earth.
NonfictionAt the onset of the Tet holiday, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launch surprise attacks on cities and military bases throughout the South, suffering devastating losses but casting grave doubt on the Johnson administration’s promise that there is “light at the end of the tunnel.” The President decides not to run again and the country is staggered by assassinations and unrest.
NonfictionZak and the crew travel to New Mexico to investigate the Double Eagle Restaurant and the Dona Ana County Courthouse. Both buildings have been plagued by death, leading to poltergeist activity that torments investigators.
NonfictionHow big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
NonfictionOn Zambia’s plains, a cheetah mother must keep her precious cubs safe, preparing them for life without her. They take on dangerous prey, battle hyenas and learn that even tiny neighbours can bite back.
NonfictionHave you ever wondered what holds the ocean on the Earth? Or what makes the Earth round? Host Bill Nye provides the explanations for these and other questions about the Earth's gravity.
NonfictionIn the aftermath of the deadliest tsunami in history, survivors become stranded on an island devastated by the force of the waves. With hundreds of casualties, people from around the world must work together to save lives. Against all odds, they manage to pull off some of the most miraculous rescues of the day. But as the water recedes, the true scale of the global calamity becomes clear.
NonfictionChris Packham explores one of the darkest periods in Earth's history: the worst mass extinction the planet has ever seen, when as much as 90% of all species died 252 million years ago. This extraordinary moment in Earth's history took life to the brink, wreaking havoc and destruction on an unprecedented scale. But, somehow, life found a way to bounce back, and a new geological era ushered in the age of the dinosaurs.
NonfictionIn Sicily, Tony eats some tripes at a local frittola stand in II Capo Market, a spleen sandwich with Sicily's President, and salt encrusted fish before debating where one can get the best cannoli.
