This series explores the spectacular wildlife of the enchanting island of Sri Lanka - a world of extremes. From the steamy jungles of the south to the parched dry zone of the east this small island is a mosaic of habitats and micro climates.
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This series explores the spectacular wildlife of the enchanting island of Sri Lanka - a world of extremes. From the steamy jungles of the south to the parched dry zone of the east this small island is a mosaic of habitats and micro climates.
Universe: The Infinite Frontier was a 26 episode television series explaining all the stars and planets and having a look at the entire universe. It was first broadcast in 1994 in the United States by PBS.
The "Shark Attack 360" team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans. Hosted by marine biologist Diva Amon, the series seeks to unravel the surprising threads that link each shark encounter. As the evidence mounts, the team analyze the data in their cutting-edge VFX shark lab and face life-size virtual sharks.
A selection of shocking, comic and just plain odd animal videos from the internet.
A documentary series exploring the subject matter of Lifetime original movies.
About first year residents at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tn.
Bill Mollison's Permaculture Course
Sport Science is an ongoing television series that explores the science and engineering underlying athletic endeavors. Originally filmed as a 12-part series that was broadcast on FSN from September 9, 2007, to April 20, 2008, the second series also appeared on FSN. Series 3 was picked up by ESPN. ESPN, who has changed the name of the series to SportScience, has yet to air new episodes. Instead, the network has chosen to air various SportScience vignettes during programs such as SportsCenter. Sport Science is a spinoff of its predecessor Fight Science on National Geographic. The series is filmed inside a Los Angeles airport hangar or on location using a mobile laboratory. Each episode on series 1 focused on testing certain aspects of athletics, while series 2 either poses more questions from previous episodes, or tries to re-analyze sporting moments or trials and tribulations, puts a human against animals or machines, or even checking against other sports or challenging the odds with data gathered using motion sensors and accelerometers. Professional athletes are featured prominently and are used to test the limits of the human body. In addition, host John Brenkus also participated in cases where an "average Joe" was required.
What secrets did the Knights Templar leave behind? Timothy Hogan and Scott Wolter reveal hidden ties to Atlantis, Egypt, and ancient mysteries.
Two night special documentary, exposing the sinister scheme grandmotherly Dorothea Puente employed to rob her boarders of their lives and their money.
Charting the story of the creation of the RHS's fifth showcase garden, RHS Bridgewater, with unique access to the team of designers, engineers and gardeners tasked with taking on this huge project.
A landmark docu-series exploring watershed moments for law enforcement and the Black community at the crossroads between life and death. Each episode offers an in-depth, comprehensive look into disturbing cases of officer-involved deaths.
Examines the role of social determinants of health in creating health inequalities/health disparities in the United States. Based on extensive research by a wide variety of academics, public health experts, and medical practitioners, the seven-part series explores how class and racism can have greater impacts on one's health outcomes than genetics or personal behavior. The opening 56-minute episode, In Sickness and In Wealth, presents the series’ overarching themes. Each supporting half-hour episode, set in a different ethnic/racial community, provides a deeper exploration of how social conditions affect population health, and how some communities are extending their lives by improving them.
Former footballer Robbie Savage and local businessman Rob Smethurst’s attempts to revive the fortunes of Macclesfield FC.
Relive the greatest crisis ever faced by the United States as this unique documentary traces the history of the Civil War from its origins through to the final tragic act of Lincoln's assassination. Witness four years of terrible campaigns that cut a swath of destruction from Virginia to the Mississippi River and Beyond. Recounted in over six captivating hours, the battles and leaders of the new American Civil War are brought to life with fresh perspectives and new insight. Come with us as we unlock the secrets of this fascinating time, a crucible of violence from which a stronger nation emerged, ready to face the challenges of a changing world.
In April 1986, the cause of a catastrophic explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is mysteriously shrouded in a veil of secrecy; now, experts examine declassified documents to uncover the true story behind the worst nuclear disaster in history.
A new Youtube-based series of Small Town Monsters documentaries.
The Queen is dead and the royal family is imploding. Is it time for New Zealand to ditch the monarchy? Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Little Britches Rodeo's slogan is "Where Legends Begin," and it's true: Little Britches Rodeo has helped to produce some of the top professional cowboys and cowgirls, including Ty Murray, Butch and Rope Myers, and many more.
It begins at Minnesota's Lake Itasca and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. From top to bottom, the mighty Mississippi River is a 2,300-mile marvel and America's lifeline to the world. Follow the river as it carves its path from the northern headwaters to the nation's heartland to the southern bayou. Discover how the Mississippi operates as an engine of commerce, and see how its creatures thrive in and above its rushing waters and along its lush, green banks.
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13. The FBI said that the attempted assassin was Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man. The Secret Service shot and killed him seconds after Trump was shot. The attack was the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.
Follow three friends as they embark on a brutal 10-day, 70-mile expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole, using only skis. They discover the continent's beauty and vastness and learn about the 2041 treaty that holds the key to its future.
"Love the Way You Lie" -- based on the best-selling 2012 novel "Gone Girl" -- presents two versions of actual murder cases and lets viewers decide which one to believe. Filmed in a classic "he said, she said style", each hourlong episode follows a highly disputable crime from dueling perspectives -- those who believe the suspect is guilty, and those who proclaim the suspect's innocence -- and features commentary from local authorities and true-crime experts, as well as first-person accounts from friends and families of the victims and suspects.
It's been over 10 years since the brand-building hit first premiered, and this series catches up with some of our favorite toddler beauty queens, now young women.
Twist of Fate is an American documentary television series that airs on The Weather Channel. It premiered on June 1, 2011. The series follows survivors of natural disasters who were in severe danger at one point. In each episode, it details the spilt-second choices and twists of fate that got them to and out of those situations.
Tells the story of the police investigation of the brutal murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman and subsequent conviction of Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr.
A Groundbreaking three-part docuseries, "Reclaiming the Throne," gives an in-depth look into biblical prophecy as well as historical and scientific facts about how the Children of Israel were hidden in plain sight for centuries.
Takes a look at the history of one overlooked but often necessary accessory, makeup. Join us as we journey through the history of fabulous with the help of some of Hollywood's best-known makeup artists and stylists.
Thailand's complicated history with marijuana continues to play a role in its policies and laws, as well as the health and security of its citizens.
Shermin is a 30-something writer-producer who has never had a boyfriend. To end her singlehood, she embarks on a journey to find THE ONE. Armed with tips and advice from dating coaches, professors and even friends and family, she fine-tunes her online dating strategies in the hope of finding her prince charming.
A look at the most incredible escapes and audacious escape attempts of World War 2. There are tales of ingenious plans, calculated schemes, bravery, selfless heroism and the always unrelenting human spirit that refused to concede.
Famous Crime Scene is a VH1 show that follows a documentary format. This show exposes the evidence and the last moments and the subsequent chaos about their deaths; all this through the view of special investigators, and even exposes the point of view and details that only the ones present are able to give.
Legendary comedian Dennis Miller introduces us to the colorful characters who made commercials so much fun. It's a nostalgic and poignant look back at the years when infomercials ruled late-night TV.
Baz Ashmawy and his team set out to renovate the homes of deserving families, changing their lives forever, but with only nine days to transform each home, and dependent on the generosity of volunteers, the pressure is truly on.
World's Toughest Trucker is a show Produced by Dragonfly Productions and GroupM Entertainment and is broadcast on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and Discovery Channel in the US. The show was Originally commissioned by Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, the format is a co-production between Dragonfly and Group M Entertainment and pits eight truck drivers against each other in a series of challenges. The winner receives US$150,000 and the title “world’s toughest trucker. It had its world premiere on 6 January 2012 on Channel 5. The show follows the success of Channel 5's other trucking programing such as Ice Road Truckers and Eddie Stobart: Trucks & Trailers. It is Broadcast on Friday at 8pm and regularly repeated. The show is filmed and broadcast in HD. Channel 5 describes the show as "The world's most fearless truck drivers face off in some of the world's most feared locations." "In an exciting new series commencing on Channel 5 this week, eight of the world’s most experienced truck drivers go head to head in some of the harshest environments on planet Earth. Drawn from England, Scotland, Canada, USA, Sri Lanka and Australia, they are challenged to navigate the most extreme routes across that include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mongolia and India. Each journey will last three days, and they must contend with unusual cargo, massive rigs, lethal roads and each other. Along the way, the weak will be eliminated and only one will walk away with the £100,000 prize and the title of ‘World’s Toughest Trucker" Over 60,000 people applied to take part in the show. The eventual winner of series one was Englishman Stuart, with fan favorite Rookie finishing in second place and Derek in third.
The first three days after somebody is abducted are extremely important. Statistically, the chances of finding the abductee alive diminish significantly after the first 72 hours. ``Three Days to Live'' chronicles kidnapping cases, using re-creations and first-hand testimony from authorities and loved ones to illustrate what went on -- from the crucial periods early on in the cases, which all feature females who were taken, through the twists and turns the kidnappings took before reaching their conclusions. Journalist SuChin Pak narrates the hourlong series.
101 Cars you Must Drive was a Speed TV program hosted by actor and comedian Alonzo Bodden. The premise of the program is that there will be 101 cars, and that all 5 cars within a particular episode can be linked to one another in some fashion.
Rare firsthand accounts bring us inside some of the most daring escape stories from the American Civil War.
Nestled deep in the Rocky Mountains of the American west is a place unlike anywhere else on the planet. Yellowstone National Park is home to hundreds of animals that have adapted to survive in a harsh and dynamic landscape.
Big Thinkers is a former ZDTV television program. It featured a half-hour interview with a "big thinker" in science, technology, and other fields. The show was originally hosted by Mark Eddo, later replaced by John C. Dvorak. In 2001 the show changed its format, transforming from a weekly half-hour interview to a documentary-style program. This new format was initially referred to on the TechTV website as Big Thinkers 2.0. The new incarnation of the Big Thinkers series was produced by Winton / duPont Films, a documentary film company located in the Presidio of San Francisco. Interviews were filmed in a 16:9 format and intercut with public domain material from the Prelinger Archives. This archival footage was used to create visual metaphors highlighting the speaker's points.
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Future Earth is a four-part documentary TV series about human impacts on the environment. It premiered on April 26, 2009, on MSNBC.
Chronicles the stories of students, mentors, and teachers as they remake the trades industry and themselves.
A documentary split into two episodes about the contemporary art scene in Milan, through various themes: museums and private galleries; famous artists, gallerists, and collectors; institutional places and the underground scene.
Members of an international task force are followed as they work to stop environmental crime.
Planet Vegan is a 5-part documentary series exploring the global rise of the vegan movement.
Tiger Woods invites a group of celebrity guests for one-on-one playing lessons; the conversations between Tiger and his guests are funny, enlightening, heartfelt, inspiring and cover golf tips, life-on-Tour secrets, child rearing and favorite foods.
The Vietnam War was one of the worst horrors of the second half of the 20th century and the causes behind it continue to baffle people to this day. How did it start? What were the justifications for America's involvement in Nam? Could it have been avoided altogether? Though it is long over, the Vietnam War will always remain fresh in the minds of the men who fought and the millions who lived through a decades-long conflict right in their backyard. Battleground Vietnam: War in the Jungle covers it all from beginning to end with more than six hours of original footage that brings the battle closer to home than ever.
Camogie: Inside The Championship is a new two-part documentary series that takes viewers right to the heart of the Camogie world with the first episode airing on Thursday November 6 on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. For the first time ever, cameras have been granted unprecedented access to the inner world of senior intercounty camogie, following the entire championship season from the very first puck of a sliotar in pre-season training to the fever pitch of the All-Ireland Final.
Presenter Michelle Ackerley follows investigators as they crack down on rogue social housing tenants, seize their homes and give them to families in genuine need.
Nerd Nation is an American TV show on TechTV that focused on the life of nerds and other geeks. The series lasted 10 episodes. Re-runs also ran on G4 in late 2005. The theme song, I'm a Nerd performed by Johnny Sizzle.
Wildlife expert Ian "Max" Maxwell explores the habitats of the world's most intriguing beasts.