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Mystery of the Black Mirror

   2021    History
The Obsidian Mirror is a mysterious artefact crafted from volcanic rock, and it's said to be a device used to communicate with supernatural beings; experts use cutting-edge tech to discover who made this strange relic and why.
A golden disc can answer the biggest mystery of all: Are we alone in the universe? The Voynich manuscript is one ... enormous puzzle. What secrets are hidden in this bizarre 600 year old book that nobody can read?   Show More
Series: Strangest Things

Ecuador

   2020    Culture
For Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor, their journey in the smooth Ecuadorian roads would most definitely have come as a relief after some rough terrain riding. Next up, they stop by one of the factories that make the famed Panama hats. One of the local producers explains that making them by hand takes roughly up to a month. At the other end, ... the crew on the Rivians make a dash for Central America where they have to ferry their trucks across as the Darién Gap blocks their path. On their way, they make a quick pitstop at one of the cacao factories to know more about cocoa production, one of the economic drivers of the country.   Show More
Series: Long Way Up

The Last Person to See Teresa Alive

   2015    History
In the fifth episode of the series, as Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.
Series: Making a Murderer

Thriller 40

   2023    Art
This documentary, directed by Nelson George, offers an unprecedented look into the making of Michael Jackson's iconic ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all time. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the film delves deep into the creative process behind this pop masterpiece. It features exclusive, never-before-seen footage and candid intervie ...ws, providing fans with a unique glimpse into the production of this record-breaking album.   Show More

Out of the Darkness

       History
The third assault on the tattered remains of Roman civilization came from even further North, where the melting glacial ice had created immense sheltered fjords, leaving its inhabitants little choice but the sea. These fearless navigators understood that dominion over the oceans was the key to their ambitions.
Where the Romans expanded i ...ncrementally, the Vikings adopted a bolder, more aggressive approach. So was it the Dark Age which failed Europe, or the stifling uniformity of the great Roman experiment? Were the lost tribes more victim than failure? Richard Rudgley will hope to shed new light on the real secrets of the so-called Dark Age.   Show More
Series: Barbarians: Secrets of the Dark Ages

Search for ET

   2007    Science
Are we alone? SETI--the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence--is a privately funded project using radio telescopes and optical telescopes to scan the stars for signals.
Series: The Universe
War of the Century

War of the Century

2005  History
The Human Body

The Human Body

1998  Medicine
Reel Rock

Reel Rock

2015  Culture
Conquest of the Skies

Conquest of the Skies

2015  Nature
Reel Rock

Reel Rock

2014  Culture
Eden: Untamed Planet

Eden: Untamed Planet

2021  Nature
Asia

Asia

2024  Nature