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The untold story of how a German cult, pioneering psychologists and secret LSD experiments sparked a gathering of hippie tribes in 1967 San Francisco that would change the world.

Investigative filmmaker Tony Harris ventures deep into small-town America to pull back the curtain on the often-nefarious players and foreboding places at the center of crimes that happened there.

Major artists having crossed time thanks to their paintings, the great painters knew how to testify of their time through the works which made their fame. Often misunderstood by their peers, burdened by the critics and the Academy, they are the creators of modern artistic currents that have revolutionized the history of art and remain, even today, fascinating subjects of study. This documentary series looks at the career of each of these exceptional artists.

Was there a Brazil before 1500? And as it existed ... Wars, conquests, struggles for territory. Experts show giant animals that were extinct by the hand of man and the aggressive way in which the Indians took care of nature. Understand also the hidden origin of our national symbols, in the mouth that those who understand the subject like Nelson Motta, Lira Neto, Milton Neves and Mauro Betting.

Journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death. Featuring exclusive access to a group of diverse helicopter pilots as they manage emergency calls during the climbing season as well as intimate interviews with them and their loved ones.

Armin van Buuren has been a DJ for twenty years now, so he's got every reason to throw a party. On the 12th and 13th of May (2017) he will be giving a jubilee show for his most loyal fans: The Best Of Armin Only. This will be the biggest Armin van Buuren show ever, and he will be the first DJ to have a solo show in the Amsterdam ArenA. There he will be inviting a series of special national and international artists. Both shows are as good as sold out, but RTL will be giving the viewer the opportunity to follow both shows (semi)-live from their sofa. On the 12th of May, Kaj Gorgels, the host of Concentrate on YouTube, will report live from backstage. On the 13th of May, Johnny de Mol will be there in the ArenA to give people a look behind the scenes in the program 'Armin Only: Live vanuit de ArenA'. Finally, RTL 4 will broadcast one episode a day, starting a week away from the live show, of the documentaire series 'Armin Van Buuren Is Mr. Perfect'. In 'Armin Van Buuren Is Mr. Perfect', a view on the life of Armin van Buuren will be given. Last December he turned 40 and, apart from that, he has been a DJ for 20 years now. How did his career start and what did he have to give up to get where he is now? How does he cope with all the pressure and expectations, now that he has been voted number one DJ for five times already? Where does he get the kick from nowadays? And what else is on his bucket list? Armin will be followed in his preparations for his biggest solo DJ show ever. Not only he will be speaking, also other loved ones like his wife Erika and his parents will give a little information on the life of Armin. Armin van Buuren has been voted number one dj a whopping five times now. Not only that, over the past twenty years, he has received various prices and awards. He has performed over 100 times in his Armin Only shows, on five continents and 68 different countries.

For two years, filmmaker Jennifer Crandall crisscrossed Alabama, inviting people to look into a camera and share a part of themselves through the words of Walt Whitman's poem “Song of Myself.” A documentary in 52 parts - each representing one of the 52 verses penned by Whitman in 1855.

Originating in the hidden heart of Borneo, the Kinabatangan River winds its way for more than 560 kilometers before feeding into the rich coral reefs of the Sulu Sea. We follow local wildlife photographer, Cede Prudente, as he captures the destruction, drama and diversity of life that the river supports in the hopes of raising awareness of the challenges facing the river system.

Nile Rodgers and more on how disco's death gave birth to the most iconic sound in dance.

Soul and jazz singer Gregory Porter explores the transcendent power of the popular singing voice in this joyous new series, celebrating everyone from Prince to Whitney, Caruso to Freddie Mercury

Follow a unique, personal journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world featuring the wildlife and wild places that make it so special. Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman, Colin Stafford-Johnson, takes viewers on an authored odyssey along Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast.

Nine men recreate a voyage by William Bligh in 1789, when he and his loyal crewmen crossed 4,000 miles of the Pacific Ocean from Tonga to Timor after being cast adrift from HMS Bounty by mutinying seamen and left for dead.

By making the Elysée Palace the most coveted, and also one of the most mysterious residences in France, the founder of the Fifth Republic surely never imagined that his successors would discover the immense solitude of power there. De Gaulle, Pompidou, Giscard d’Estaing, Mitterrand, Chirac, Sarkozy, then Hollande: Each of them had the opportunity to experience the dizzying nature of supreme office in this 18th century palace with the appearance of a bunker. It is this intimate, solitary and silent history that is recounted here, through key events, previously unheard accounts, and rare archive footage. The film reveals above all how heads of state are capable of secretly walling themselves up in serenity, gravity, tragedy, or dignity, as they embrace their destiny along with that of France.

1491: The Untold Story of the Americas before Columbus is based on the book “1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus” by Charles C. Mann (Knopf, 2005). It brings to life the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. Presented from an Indigenous-perspective the series is a journey along a timeline that dates from 20,000 years ago to 1491. The origins and history of ancient Indigenous societies in North, Central and South America are interpreted by leading Indigenous scholars and cultural leaders in the fields of archaeology, art history, ethnology, genetics, geology, and linguistics.

True stories of various people who found themselves in situations in the wild that tried their abilities to survive. Survival expert Creek Stewart hosts and gives tips and training on survival skills.

What propelled the construction of higher and higher buildings? Which technologies made the discovery of the oceans possible? How are gravity defying bridges designed? What will the future of the aircraft industry be? Combining bluechip photography with innovative CGI, all set in spectacular locations across the world, this documentary series highlights the history of human ingenuity.

Two-and-a-half decades ago, a man from Milwaukee named Jeffrey Dahmer was tried and convicted of 17 gruesome murders that occurred between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer was convicted of luring young men into his home, where he then drugged, sexually violated, killed and finally consumed them. Investigative journalist Nancy Glass secured exclusive access and the first televised interview with the famous serial killer. Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks catapults viewers into Jeffrey Dahmer's psyche, providing a unique look at the life of a serial killer that shook the nation.

Composer and musician Neil Brand presents a series on musical theatre evolution over the last century.

These are the stories of those who lived through Hitler's Germany. They are the lucky who survived to tell their stories, whether they were persecuted Jews or the Reich's harassed opeposition. Told only with archival documents, this series is a deeply moving account of Germany and the Third Reich through the eyes of the oppressed, as they watched their country as it was crushed by dictatorship.

Together with a team of eminent historians, the producers have pieced together all the events that took place on 14 December 1825 from the beginning to the development and conclusion of the uprising, showing the parts played by the main participants and organizers. A chronologically assembled chain of historical events offers viewers the chance to conduct their own investigation into the case and work out what really happened on that fateful night in Senate Square almost two centuries ago.

For both predators and prey, there is a fight for survival from the first breath of life and every day could be the last. The defining characteristics of each species are survival lessons passed down by evolution.

Global travel with nothing but a bum bag. Sharing the realities of 'true minimalist travel' and a choice to live simply. A travel adventure series with a difference, there’s no luggage! ​ Experienced traveller and amateur filmmaker Benjamin Luke Mitchell (Lost Yet Free), explores the possibilities of freedom if one opens up their mind and leaves the backpack behind. No packing or carrying necessary, the philosophy here is to live simply, without restraints. Our curiosities spur the way, and an ultralight approach allow us to access places and global gifts beyond the reach of a big, heavy sack. This is a personal quest, an introspective story about a man learning how to confront that continual feeling of bewilderment. True Minimalist Travel is not full of glamor or celebrations, nor will it show you the top day-trips, tours and sights, but it will uncover the very essence of why we travel in the first place and for each instalment told, it becomes a journey in itself.

Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history of Italian civilisation and city life.

Popular Youtube vloggers, SerpentZA & Laowhy86, head to the northernmost point of China on their most grueling and punishing adventure to date.

In the eight-part series Allah in Europe, Jan Leyers is looking for the face of Islam in Europe. Is there such a thing as a European, enlightened version of Islam growing and is that what Muslims themselves want?

This docuseries spotlights Afro-Brazilian thinkers sharing their individual journeys and discussing representation, entrepreneurship and community.

Five wealthy Australians give up their lavish lifestyles for ten days to discover what life is like for the nation's 105,000 homeless people.

Explorer Levison Wood sets out to trek 1800 miles from Mexico to Colombia, through fascinating, beautiful and diverse regions, and meets people living everywhere from violent cities to deep jungle.

Documentary series about women who commit murder.

This landmark documentary series explores the most iconic crimes of Australia's colonial history. These are stories of violent murder and gun toting mayhem, foundation tales of those that make and break the law. From the birth of the Ned Kelly legend to the brutal death of Ben Hall, these pivotal events are shrouded in mystery and folklore. Using archaeology and the latest forensic methods to test the historical evidence, Mike Munro and the team illuminate a fact-based version of our history.

Obsessed young lovers, heinous murders, a sensational trial, and a shocking miscarriage of justice. Killing for Love is a riveting dissection of the 1985 courtroom battle that played out on television, and its disturbing aftermath. Convicted of brutally murdering his girlfriend’s parents, Jens Soering has been in prison for over 30 years. The series reveals for the first time the mounting evidence of his innocence.

This fascinating and revealing series of 42 one-hour programs, documents all the political history and events leading up to the outbreak of war; and details all the major campaigns and battles fought on every front during the six year conflict. Presented by various well-known personalities including Max Bygraves, Richard Todd, Robert Hardy, the late Donald Pleasance, and Dame Vera Lynn, this series of films, through archive film, exclusive interviews and personal recollections of War leaders such as Churchill and Field Marshall Montgomery provides a complete insight into the strategy, tactics, personnel, weapons and operations during the conflict.