NonfictionBecoming an influencer is a full-time job that can inspire jealousy and rivalry in the competition for followers. When a tragic accident pulls back the curtain on one very online life, what really happens on the other side of the screen emerges.
NonfictionTwo women from very different backgrounds, Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair were lifted by the flourishing WWE Women's Revolution. Both had their sights set at the top of the wrestling industry, but each soon found that the other was standing in their way. A roundtable composed of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, Kevin Nash and John Bradshaw Layfield, discuss how these two best friends turned into archenemies.
NonfictionAfter new tests reveal shocking clues about the ceramic materials that were extracted from the Mesa, the team fires extreme heat above the Triangle, which leads to stunning phenomena appearing in the sky.
NonfictionFighting for their countries and a $200,000 prize, competitors from Australia, Brazil, Mexico and the USA must take on a 24-hour insertion challenge. Surrounded by Africa's apex predators, each team is immediately tasked with making primitive fire.
NonfictionAmerican colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation. After protestors dump tea in Boston Harbor, the British government enacts martial law in Massachusetts. Fighting at Lexington and Concord ignites a war that will last eight years.
NonfictionAs the area recovers from a major hurricane, a family decides it s time to finally buy a vacation place of their own on Sanibel Island, Florida. They need to overcome not only clashing wish lists, but also the fear of more potential catastrophes.
NonfictionFlash Shelton and his team head to Conroe, Texas, to help a grieving family reclaim their late grandmother's home from a squatter couple who moved in after her passing. Tensions run high when the couple resists leaving, causing the situation to escalate quickly. Flash must rely on his techniques to out-squat the squatter. But will his methods get them to evacuate?
NonfictionExpecting teens meet unexpected backlash after appearing on a controversial MTV show. Sixteen years since the show’s debut, cast members open up about the struggles they faced, including homelessness, addiction, an FBI raid, and accusations of murder.
NonfictionHome will never feel safe again after Jill finds her daughter Emma Walker cold to the touch in her own bed. Quickly ruling out suicide, investigators search for a suspicious man in black caught on a neighbor's home surveillance camera.
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?
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rain forest armed only with three shabby 4x4s which they bought from the local small ads for a maximum of 3500 a piece. What follows is set to be their most extraordinary journey to date as they attempt to drive from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering local drug lords, the debilitating effects of high altitude and the terrifying sheer drops of the infamous Death Road along the way. But before all that, they've got to escape from the deep, dark centre of the rain forest in what is without doubt the toughest and most unmissa
NonfictionBefore and after World War I, a steady stream of immigrants lands on the shores of America. They want instantly to become American. To pursue the American dream. To play the American game. But even as thousands of new Americans pick up a ball for the first time, even as the country endures a world war, baseball is trying to endure a decade that includes the meanest, vilest, angriest player ever to step onto a field and a scandal that almost destroys the game.
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.
NonfictionThe great lions of the Tsaro pride are larger, more fearsome and more innovative than your typical lion. These enormous lions have thick necks and heavy chests built to wade through water and hunt places big cats normally avoid. Trapped on an island with these giant killers are thousands of buffalo who are forced to devise defensive tactics and eventually learn to fight back. See the battle unfold from a unique perspective as National Geographic Channel tracks the movements from the air and up close. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
NonfictionInspired by her own experience of losing her father, Kara embarks on a journey to explore the booming business of life extension, including a challenging conversation with a man who has turned his “Don’t Die” philosophy into a religion.
NonfictionAn injury during an intense gauntlet competition puts a legend at risk. International survivalists must bring unique skills to torch, bridge and deadfall trap builds. Competitors scramble to stay safe as rhinos circle their camps at night.
NonfictionLeopard mother Olimba is bringing up her two cubs in an ideal leopard territory called Nsefu, in Zambia. Soon, however, her world is turned upside down by the arrival of wild dog Storm and her chaotic pack. Storm's pack seems unchallengeable - even dominating hyena Tandala and the rest of her clan. But just when the dogs are beginning to settle into the kingdom and welcome a litter of puppies, an even more powerful force appears on the horizon - lions. These new arrivals are a threat to everyone here - something that is brought into sharp focus when Olimba's young son goes missing...
NonfictionJoe Laurinaitis and Mike Hegstrand were two young men searching for direction when they crossed paths in suburban Minneapolis in the early 1980s. A chance opportunity led them to become one of pro wrestling's most legendary tag teams, "The Road Warriors," later known as "Legion of Doom." Their journey to fame was marked by loyalty, obstacles and the struggle between one man's family life and the other's battle with addiction. Despite setbacks, their deep bond carried them forward until tragedy and the demons of addiction brought their historic run to an end.
NonfictionThe lives of animals and plants are dominated by the sun and fresh water which trigger seasonal journeys. The latest technology and aerial photography enable the Planet Earth team to track some of the greatest mass migrations.
NonfictionIn New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They find it in a game of questionable origins. On June 19, 1846, at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, a team of well-dressed gentlemen, the Knickerbockers, play the first game of baseball. By 1856, the game is already being called "the national pastime," or simply, "Our Game." But the nation is about to be torn apart. And, in the midst of the Civil War, there is one thing that Americans North and South have in common: baseball.
NonfictionThe world's biggest car program is back with a brand new, two-part special in which Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take three V8-engined sports cars on a grueling 1600 journey through the spectacular landscapes of Patagonia.
NonfictionIt's the ultimate test of man against machine - or should that be dog against machine - as the Top Gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond take part in an epic land race starting in the town of Resolute, Northern Canada, finishing 450 miles later at the Magnetic North Pole.
NonfictionIn the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are in Africa with a simple mission to find the definitive source of the Nile. Over the years many explorers claim to have already done just that, but the Top Gear trio believes that they can do better by traveling further and faster than any exploration team in history using only grit, ingenuity and three ageing estate cars.
NonfictionIn the second part of the Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their epic African Odyssey. Having survived insane traffic, lethal mud slides and some distinctly dubious map reading, the trio and their ailing estate cars reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
NonfictionNew Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins, Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
NonfictionThe 1920s begin with America trying to recover from World War I and baseball trying to recover from the scandal of the 1919 World Series. America finds relief in the boom market and the Jazz Age. Baseball finds its own boom market in a player with a Jazz Age personality: a troubled youth from a Baltimore reformatory school who can hit a ball farther than anyone.
NonfictionStanley immerses himself in the myths and mysteries of this wild island, discovering a cuisine that’s as unique as its geography. He travels into the hills to reveal the secrets of longevity, shares a seaside pasta meal with royalty, cooks a pig underground, and learns how a much-loved recipe has its roots in ancient “fairy caves.”
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 part two, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue in their quest to take three V8-engined sports cars on an epic journey through Patagonia to the southernmost city in the world. Along the way they encounter stunning landscapes, mechanical meltdowns and torturously unpaved roads before a terrifying turn of events brings their adventure to a heart-stopping climax.
NonfictionGo inside the toughest combat course in the world. US Army Ranger School replicates the nonstop stress of war to forge the Army's elite combat leaders. Candidates sleep little, eat less while running 20-hour missions. Only one in three survives the cut.
NonfictionA woman finds herself caught between her opinionated husband and bossy mother when trying to buy a house for the whole family in Northeast Georgia.
NonfictionIn the early nineties, Ric Flair shocked the wrestling world by leaving WCW to join WWE. Soon after, Flair began an intense rivalry with Randy Savage when he claimed that he had a relationship with Savage's wife, the lovely Miss Elizabeth. These claims lead to a heated showdown at WrestleMania 8. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, Kevin Nash and John Bradshaw Layfield, discuss one of the most personal rivalries in WWE history.
NonfictionThe Four Horsemen, the first and arguably the greatest faction in sports entertainment history, as told by the men themselves. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and Ole Anderson were four of the greatest performers in the ring, and with their cocky and arrogant attitude they revolutionized wrestling. Their name derived from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and their specialty came from brutality and believability, as they became the first group to take the fight outside the ring. The Horsemen went from one of the baddest groups in wrestling to one of the coolest; they epitomized the greed of the 1980s, with jewe
NonfictionIn this episode, Stanley Tucci visits Puglia, a region famous for its fragrant olive oil, beautiful vegetables, cheeses, and durum wheat. Despite being such a fertile region, Puglia is also one of Italy's poorest and Tucci discovers how today’s spirit of innovation was forged out of hard times. From Bari’s raw seafood to Cisternino’s Fornelli and Foggia’s burnt grain to cheesemaker Vito’s Apulian blue cheeses, it is clear that by reclaiming their past, the Pugliese are taking ownership of their past and embracing the future on their own terms.
NonfictionMax Meadows, Virginia. 2004. The Pentecostal church is known for its wholesome bible studies, youth groups and pancake breakfasts. Behind closed doors, pride, envy, greed and lust are just the beginning of the deadly sins that take over the congregation.
NonfictionGuy Fieri's savoring sammies, sausage, and sweets! A funky Filipino joint in Sacramento, CA, is making crazy cookies, and a West Palm Beach, FL, spot is smoking gator sausage. Plus, an elevated eatery in Tampa is plating an out-of-bounds Italian sandwich.
NonfictionIn 2003, supermodel Tyra Banks broke into the world of reality TV. ANTM offered young women from all over the country the promise of fame and fortune.
NonfictionOur story begins in a little village on the border between Zimbabwe and Botswana. Unusually, James was the first to arrive, in his 1985 Mercedes 230E. Next up is Jeremy with a 1981 Lancia Beta Coupé. Finally, Richard turns up in an Opel Kadet made in 1963, which he immediately bonded with and named Oliver.To reach their destination on the Namibian border, the guys have to negotiate the vast openness and primordial sludge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans, the choking dust of the Kalahari Desert, not to mention the treacherous rivers and hungry wildlife of the Okavango Delta. Along the way, they encounter more or less every da
NonfictionA family's feeling cramped, and they're ready to find a bigger home in Austin, Texas. He's okay with renting until they find the perfect place, but she has relocated for his job and doesn't want to compromise.
NonfictionStanley revels in the culinary artistry of this picturesque region. The spirit of creativity is alive in the birthplace of the Renaissance. In Florence, where he spent a memorable year of his youth, he samples a famous—yet unexpected—breakfast dish. He heads out on the ranch with traditional Tuscan cowboys and experiences a grand outdoor feast in Siena at the world-famous Palio.
NonfictionIn Cle Elum Washington, Casey lost her dream home to a stranger who claimed it as her own for over 4 months and even tried to rent rooms out to other people for profit. But when Flash and his team move in, will their tactics be enough for this squatter to finally leave once and for all?
NonfictionThe British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
NonfictionCalabria is a region of rugged landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and some 500 miles of incredible coastline. Connected to Basilicata in the north and separated from Sicily in the south by the narrow Strait of Messina, Calabria is also the homeland of the Tucci family’s ancestors. In this episode, Stanley Tucci travels through the region, discovering the history of this beautiful and troubled place, as well as the history of his own family. Joined by his parents and reunited with Italian relatives, he reflects on the inspiration people draw from Calabria, and why those who leave this region feel compelled to return.
NonfictionThere are few who agree on the actual origins of war. Some see it as a necessary evil, paving the way for social change. Others see it as simply an extension of political discussion. Despite the concept of war being a familiar phenomenon to many by the beginning of the 20th century, nobody was prepared for the utter devastation caused by two of the most terrible conflicts the world had ever seen.
NonfictionKara investigates the techniques, trends, and fads shaping the longevity industry, separating snake oil from science-backed solutions and asking whether these innovations are truly effective - or simply luxuries reserved for the wealthy.
NonfictionStanley Tucci eats and drinks his way around Milan. Here, Stanley enjoys an aperitivo, feels inspired to make pizzoccheri – a noodle made from buckwheat, and enjoys classic Milanese – veal chops and risotto.
NonfictionFebruary 28, 1997: Police officers valiantly attempt to prevent two heavily armed bank robbers from escaping. But over 300 officers and their 9mm handguns are no match for the robbers’ AK-47s and body armor.
NonfictionTold through the drama of the dig and stylized fresco-inspired animations, this episode imagines what life was like in Pompeii before the eruption, as well as the horror faced by the residents as Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. From the bodies of victims to workmen’s tools and a 2000-year-old fresco of a pizza, no one could have predicted what they find.
NonfictionVisiting London, post Brexit vote, Bourdain finds comfort in classic British cuisine including roast bone marrow at chef Fergus Henderson's famed restaurant St. John, and Scotch eggs at Princess Victoria Pub with Nigella Lawson, plus a meeting with revered artist Ralph Steadman at his studio.
NonfictionFor three years, a couple has fought a tough market, and each other, to buy in their hometown of Berlin, Connecticut. She refuses to settle, and he refuses to spend, so it may take some hard truths to bring them together.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond travel to Florida in order to prove that a fly-drive holiday would be more fun if you bought a car instead of renting one. Having picked up some wheels for no more than $1,000 each, the boys embark on an epic road trip to find out who got the best deal, encountering heat, flies and some very angry locals along the way.
NonfictionBeginning with an examination of slavery, this episode looks at the causes of the war and the burning questions of union and states' rights. Significant events include John Brown's rebellion at Harper's Ferry, the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the firing on Fort Sumter and the jubilant rush to arms on both sides. Introducing the series' major figures -- Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant -- the episode concludes with the disastrous Union defeat at Manassas, where both sides realize it is to be a very long war.
NonfictionBourdain joins the throngs of locals as he motorbikes through Vietnam's capital and indulges in its singular cuisine with president Barack Obama, who, over a dish of Bun Cha, shares personal stories and reflects on his own international travels.
NonfictionAs America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
NonfictionParts Unknown explores the Sicilian way of life, which puts a premium on savoring family, life, and food. Bourdain travels in search of those foods as he eats his way around the island. He makes his home base at the Villa Monaci, on the outskirts of Catania with his enthusiastic, fast-talking sidekicks who counter the otherwise relaxed tempo and epic "food porn" of this episode.
NonfictionFor decades the dinosaurs of Africa were lost to us. But recent discoveries have now revealed some of the most spectacular dinosaurs ever found. Two giant killers, both bigger than T.rex; one of these has captured our imaginations; Spinosaurus, the biggest killer known to have walked the earth. Only now has evidence been unearthed that reveals just how two giant killers managed to survive side by side.
NonfictionGuided by world-renowned chef Masa Takayama, Bourdain's return trip to Japan begins with a tour of outdoor food markets, followed by a conversation with an ex-geisha at her teahouse, and a special omakase experience at Tokyo's acclaimed Sushi Ko, where Masa trained as an apprentice.
NonfictionPolice retrace the steps of a young woman’s preparations for a romantic Valentine's dinner that ended in her brutal murder. Hidden in the chaotic crime scene is the clue that will unlock the mystery.
NonfictionThe boys build motorhomes before setting off for a bank holiday weekend in the West Country to see how each of their creations performs in the real world. Meanwhile, Jeremy is also at the track to test the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder against the latest version of Porsche's enduring 911 Turbo cabriolet. Plus, Andy Garcia takes his turn as the Star in the brand new Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionFor 30 years, Triple H and Shawn Michaels have been connected, both on TV and behind the curtain. When their relationship is shattered in real life, the two former friends go to war on screen. The line between fact and storyline is truly blurred in this epic rivalry. A roundtable composed of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, Kevin Nash and John Bradshaw Layfield, discuss this quintessential rivalry.
NonfictionPresented by Richard Hammond and featuring stunts and tomfoolery never before seen on TV, Top Gear Uncovered is the ultimate insight into the Top Gear world, with an exclusive look at the world of Top Gear Scientific Research, the Top Gear Diet, the Top Gear Presenter’s Wardrobe and the Top Gear complaints procedure.
NonfictionGreen Berets are America's unconventional warfare specialists. Go inside their selection process, a 2-week hellish interview with tasks specifically designed to break a man and expose his real character. And finishing this test, doesn't mean you passed.
NonfictionThe "Great East River Bridge" was the largest bridge of its era, a technical achievement of unparalleled scope, marked by enormous construction problems, equally ingenious solutions and heroic human achievement. In unexpected and wonderful ways, the Brooklyn Bridge captured the imagination of all Americans, and in the process became a symbol in American culture of strength, vitality, ingenuity and promise. In this Academy Award ® nominated film, Ken Burns captures the physical majesty of this greatest of all achievements of the industrial age, the dramatic story of the larger-than-life men who imagined and built it, and t
NonfictionDiscover Madagascar's most bizarre and dramatic places, and the unique wildlife that has made its home in each, thanks to the geology and isolation of this Alice-in-Wonderland world. Crowned lemurs scamper around Madagascar's weirdest landscape, the razor-sharp limestone tsingy, which looks like something from another planet. While, in the southern 'spiny desert', a spider hauls an empty snail shell, 30 times its own weight, up into a bush as a shelter; something never before filmed, and possibly never observed in the wild before.
NonfictionPriced out of Cambridge, England, a British couple looks for their first home together in Alice Springs, Australia. They're both seeking a quieter life, and he wants something remote on the outskirts, but she prefers a place that's closer to town.
NonfictionDreaming of a waterfront lifestyle, Dallas couple Gary and Tom are searching for a home in Panama. Tom is holding firm to his wish list, but because of their early retirement, Gary wants to be more financially cautious.
NonfictionSix teams of chasers pursue a violent tornado outbreak in North Dakota. But as day turns to night, the storm unleashes the first EF5 tornado in over a decade. As the mile-wide monster levels homes and farms, chasers race to rescue people and pets.
NonfictionIn the first of an all-new two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. In order to do so, they must first drive across a country that has been largely closed to Westerners for over 40 years: Burma. The trio must make this trip in three trucks that have been bought for a limited budget. What follows is an epic journey of beautiful scenery, regular adversity, ongoing malfunction, and constant bickering between the three hosts.
NonfictionIn this riveting season finale, the Oak Island team make an astonishing revelation on Lot 8 and multiple treasured discoveries in the Money Pit area.
NonfictionStanley Tucci feasts on pizza in Naples. Stanley embarks on a whirlwind tour to find the freshest mozzarella and the best San Marzano tomatoes, and enjoys a spectacular spaghetti and zucchini.
NonfictionIn Europe, in the Pacific, on the homefront, both African-Americans and whites fight to make the world safe for democracy. When the world ends, Major League Baseball becomes, in fact, what it has always claimed to be: the national pastime. But, at the beginning of the decade, Jackie Robinson's debut is still some years away. Meanwhile, Joe DiMaggio sets a consecutive game-hitting streak that still stands. Ted Williams becomes the last man to hit .400. The once-lowly Brooklyn Dodgers win their first pennant. And world War II takes so much talent from the majors that the St. Louis Browns win a pennant.
NonfictionThis final chapter of the series concludes the five-year story of four competing rival families. The lion pride have grown stronger than ever, and the wild dogs have dwindled, but is there one last surprise on the horizon? Leopard Mutima returns home, while her ageing mother Olimba must overcome injury if she is to succeed in one final challenge. A new hyena queen rises from chaos, but can she regain ground from the lions? Even the powerful lion pride are under threat, especially when crossing Nsefu's crocodile-ridden waters. Power may shift, but survival remains the ultimate prize in this kingdom.
NonfictionTony visits Prague, capital of the Czech Republic - the world's capital for beer, birthplace of the Velvet Revolution and now one of the cultural centers of Europe.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their journey in three ancient and barely functioning trucks, heading toward their final challenge - building a bridge over River Kwai in Thailand. Having climbed mountains and endured a Burmese trucker stop, they must now venture into the Shan state, an area rife with civil war and normally closed to Western TV crews.
NonfictionA young woman mysteriously disappears. Friends and family are terrified, but investigators find little to go on. Then, a shocking discovery confirms the worst and turns the spotlight of the investigation on those closest to the victim.
NonfictionThe Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.
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.
NonfictionLife goes to extraordinary lengths to survive this immense realm. A 30 tonne whale shark gorges on a school of fish and the unique overhead heli-gimbal camera reveals common dolphins rocketing at more than 30km an hour. Descending into the abyss, deep sea octopus fly with wings and vampire squid use bioluminescence to create an extraordinary colour display. The first ever time-lapse footage taken from 2,000m down captures eels, crabs and giant isopods eating a carcass, completely consuming it within three hours.
NonfictionAfter a long and brutal war, Vietnamese revolutionaries led by Ho Chi Minh end nearly a century of French colonial occupation. With the Cold War intensifying, Vietnam is divided in two. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem’s untested regime in the South.
NonfictionTwenty years later, Michael Jackson's acquittal on child molestation charges continues to polarize, captivate, and spark new chapters. While fresh accusations cast doubt over the trial of the century, THE PEOPLE V. MICHAEL JACKSON revisits--and redefines--it all.
NonfictionStanley Tucci visits the Veneto, once the center of a world-trading empire, and home to the "Floating City," Venice. Stanley explores the ingenuity of the Venetians, who have embraced the unexpected delights and challenges of the lagoon, in addition to the produce of Veneto’s fertile land. Veneto has a fascinating food culture due to its aquatic environment and the countless influences from around the world over throughout its vast and storied history.
NonfictionThe few short months of an Alaskan summer must sustain the wildlife for the whole year. No matter how hot it gets, winter is just around the corner, and there is much to do before the sun sets again. Twenty-four hour sunlight brings its own problems: forest fires, Sahara-like sand dunes in the Arctic Circle and the very speed of seasonal change serve as reminders as to how untameable Alaska is.
NonfictionIn one of the most spectacular and incredible Top Gear road trips ever attempted, the boys head to Vietnam, aiming to travel the entire length of the country in just eight days, thereby achieving what the American military failed to do in 10 years.
NonfictionIn 1977, an American was convicted of cannibalizing two men in Indonesia. Tim Darrow claimed it was a mythic creature. In 2003, remains of a species matching his description were found. This film investigates the story, and whether the creatures persist.
