These are the seismic moments in history-human tragedies , scientific breakthroughs or era-defining events-that have profoundly affected how the world thinks and acts . Exciting , dramatic , gripping and illuminating , each episode in the series buil...
Imagine being transported to a place with humidity abve 90%,with more deseases than anywhere on Earth,and where every breath draws a cloud of insects.Charlotte Uhlenbroek takes up the challenge with her exploration of the forests of the Amazon,Congo ...
Could reptiles be the most successful and fearsome group of animals on the planet? With their armoury of weapons, their finely tuned senses and their incredible ability to adapt, modern reptiles have inherited the dinosaurs' dominant role on earth. T...
Across the globe there are deadly clashes between predator and prey, involving millions of animals and amazing spectacles. Get to the heart of the action with the aid of photo-real graphics and innovative filming techniques, and experience it all alo...
Discover the world of bears and experience a fascinating encounter with one of nature’s most inspiring and misunderstood creatures. From a past steeped in mythology to a future shrouded in uncertainty, this film contains stunning footage of these en...
Discover the world of Wolves by plane, helicopter, on foot and through time. Meet the pack and find out what really goes on in the wolf world where family members play, hunt, travel, howl and struggle to survive. Find out why wolf reintroduction is...
Experience the magic and majesty of Egypt as never before. Mysteries of Egypt, staring Omar Sharif and Kate Maberly, reveals the story of this remarkable civilization.
Surrounding you with spectacular images of colossal monuments and breathtaking...
xperience some of nature’s most incredible spectacles as millions of creatures undertake extraordinary journeys of survival.
* Enter a golden blizzard as tens of millions of monarch butterflies fill the sky in the hidden highlands of Mexico.
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High above the majestic central California coast rises an enchanted castle, a special place created from the dreams of one man, William Randolph Hearst. His vision was inspired by his many trips to Europe’s finest castles. From this unique blend o...
Deep in the jungles of Guatemala, a black jaguar prowls the ruins of Tikal, a Mayan city that has lain abandoned for a thousand years. What can its fate tell us about our own cities, our own society? To find out, join narrator Harrison Ford on an exp...
The First Emperor Of China chronicles the period of Qin Shihuang’s rule. Much of the story has never been told before, and few Westerners are aware of his awesome achievements. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin’s royal palace, to fi...
ALASKA… Here, in this vast and spectacularly beautiful land teeming with abundant wildlife, discover the Spirit of the Wild. Experience it in the explosive calving of glaciers, the celestial fires of the Aurora Borealis. Witness it in the thunder...
See and explore the power and the beauty of planet's naturalphenomenon. Tidal Waves are the result of submarine earthquakes. In deep water, tidal waves pass unnoticed because they are only 1 or 2 feet high, but their lenght can be 600 miles from cres...
Every year, the seas surrounding Antarctica undergo the planet's greatest environmental event. As winter's long freeze turns to polar summer, icebergs break free to be sculpted into surreal forms by wind and water. This is a compelling and visually s...
This Program examines the mission and capabilities of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, detailing what we already know about the Red Palnet from past orbiter misson and from the amazing success of the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity. Also examined ...
The origin on earth has always been a mystery to Science.A new theory of evolution is forcing its way into modern thinking-that life as we konw it originated in outer space. Some scientists suggested the duilding blocks of life might have hitched a r...
Join a group of paleonlogists as they debate the functions of the plates, lumps and horns that adorned the body of thhe Stegosaurus. Were these the cretaceous equivalent of Keviar vests, or tattoos?Come and explore with the dinosaur detectives to unc...