NonfictionNew ground penetrating radar uncovers evidence of more structures in the swamp and as winter approaches, the team puts a daring plan together to get into the Solution Channel for the first time.
NonfictionZak and the crew launch an unprecedented investigation at an iconic horror film location to uncover the truth behind a rumored curse. Did real-life events converge with Poltergeist's fictional storyline to unlock a lethal, ancient darkness?
NonfictionAs new research identifies who may have been behind the Oak Island mystery, the Laginas and their team are stunned by what they find in the Money Pit area.
NonfictionWhen Boston police officer John O’Keefe turns up dead in the snow, authorities arrest his girlfriend Karen Read for murder. Then, a bombshell Google search and an anonymous tip point to an alleged conspiracy in Canton.
NonfictionThe emperors are the largest and strongest penguins, living in the coldest and most extreme environment on Earth. Embedded with an Antarctic colony, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory encounters social skills never filmed before. As the planet rapidly warms, he discovers bonds forged from birth between family, friends and strangers, are the difference between life and death.
NonfictionAfter a shooting, Grand Rapids detectives investigate a victim with a history of domestic complaints. As the victim fights for his life, the female shooter claims self-defense. But her attempt to hide evidence raises doubts about her true motive.
NonfictionPresident Clinton's past statements come home to roost as Independent Counsel Ken Starr sends the Republican-led House his referral outlining the grounds for impeachment.
NonfictionFour pairs of exes compete in this impassioned preliminary battle, but when former partners team up in the kitchen, can things stay civil for long? The teams find special dumplings and a thematic treat in the appetizer basket.
NonfictionIt's history's most famous lost city: Atlantis, the island kingdom that's baffled explorers for centuries. Some say Atlantis is a myth, while others insist it was a very real place wiped out thousands of years ago. Finding Atlantis would not only be the archaeological coup of this century, but perhaps for all time. Is Atlantis a real place, and if so, where could it be?
NonfictionThe murder trial of Karen Read begins, and jurors hear testimony from witnesses at the scene where they found John O’Keefe’s body. Did Karen confess, “I hit him?” Outside the courthouse, Turtleboy advocates for Karen’s innocence.
NonfictionMSNBC's Rachel Maddow brings viewers the inside story of the Oklahoma City bombing, the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil prior to 9/11. Hear Timothy McVeigh's chilling confession in his own words for the first time. Drawing from 45 hours of never-before-released interview audiotapes recorded during McVeigh's prison stay, the film reveals the bomber's descriptions of the planning and execution of the horrific attack and offers insight into how a decorated American soldier became a dangerous, anti-government terrorist. The two-hour documentary employs state-of-the-art computer recreations of the interview with McVeigh an
NonfictionIn Week Two, the teams bring their A-games as they race to finish the rest of their first-floor spaces. HGTV stars Jasmine Roth and Mina Starsiak-Hawk come to judge and determine whose work wins the week.
NonfictionThe Aztecs built one of the world's most powerful and feared empires, and they claimed that they were guided by a pantheon of more than a thousand gods who came to Earth from different parts of the universe. Could the incredible story of their rise to power--and their sudden demise--reveal a history of extraterrestrial intervention in Mesoamerica?
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.
NonfictionTwo employees of Dayton, Ohio’s most beloved bar, are beaten to death. On the case, Det. Doyle Burke investigates a series of bizarre clues, including a citywide KKK rally and a mysterious confession letter from “The Devil” postmarked from “Hell.”
NonfictionAs the trial continues, more details emerge about allegedly sloppy evidence collection, conflicting testimonies, manipulated video footage, and baffling DNA results. Karen’s team suggests a conspiracy and cover-up are at play.
NonfictionYears before they brokered one of the biggest deals in music history--the 2014 sale of Beats Electronics to Apple for $3 billion--Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine navigated very different environments towards destinies that would, ultimately and improbably, bring them together. Dre's story began in Compton, CA, where his fascination with dance music, DJ innovations and sound brought him into contact with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, DJ Yella and MC Ren. Together, they would become the core of the 1980s gangsta-rap supergroup N.W.A. A native of Red Hook, Brooklyn, Jimmy gravitated to music following an indifferent academic career, and with a
NonfictionExplore the solar system’s planets and moons covered in volcanoes. See alien landscapes bursting with fire and ice and eruptions so violent they reach into space.
NonfictionWhile digging a massive steel shaft in the Money Pit area, the Lagina brothers and their team make a discovery that could help prove the legends about buried treasure to be true.
NonfictionFor nearly 30 years, these men served as the foundation for this company. Their chemistry, competitiveness and ability to withstand a ruthless amount of pain, set the bar for their contemporaries and generations to come. Plus, their three WrestleMania matches are arguably some of the greatest matches of all time. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Kofi Kingston, Natalya Neidhart, Kevin Nash and John Bradshaw Layfield, break down the rivalry of two WWE titans.
NonfictionIn this episode, Stanley Tucci visits the Italian island of Sardinia. Famous for its harsh, rugged landscape, crystal blue ocean, and passionately preserved traditions, Tucci will learn how Sardinian food culture varies wildly throughout the island. He experiences the culinary delights of its coastal cities influenced by previous civilizations, and ventures inland to discover the rural heart of Sardinia, which remains untouched from outsider influence. This mysterious and mystical island is full of treasures and Sardinians are proud of their heritage and culinary diversity. One thing is certain: whoever steps foot on this
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?
NonfictionThe press catches wind of the story and it captures headlines worldwide. Dr. Kenney is asked to leave North Port High, and as the criminal trial heats up, the community is split on his culpability. A student comes forward with a new perspective.
NonfictionToday on the show, Fareed speaks with former President of Columbia University Lee Bollinger about the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and what America stands to lose in the rollback of academic freedom. Then, author Michael Lewis joins the show to discuss his new book, “Who Is Government.” As DOGE moves to dismantle government agencies and paint federal workers as lazy, Lewis’ book chronicles the untold and crucial work being done by America’s civil servants.
NonfictionA couple searches for a forever home in their favorite vacation destination of Roero, Italy. He's burned out from work in Vancouver and is looking for a lifestyle transformation in the countryside, but she isn't ready to give up city life just yet.
NonfictionAcross the globe, reports of mysterious glowing orbs are on the rise. Their movements frequently defy the laws of physics, and now they are even being reported near military bases, ships, and nuclear weapon facilities. Do they represent a non-human intelligence? And if so, why are they here?
NonfictionBill Nye branches out and gets to the root of the matter to explain wild things about plants, such as how they breathe, make food, defend themselves, and move their seeds.
NonfictionAfter someone abducts a vivacious Ohio undergrad in broad daylight, local police join forces with the FBI. The discovery of blood-soaked evidence kicks the case into high gear and brings investigators face-to-face with the depths of human depravity.
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.
NonfictionA German immigrant looks to revolutionize the American beer industry when he's handed a struggling brewery. Destined to overcome technological drawbacks, product tampering, and the rise of temperance and prohibition in America, his signature beer will go on to amass sales of over 11 billion dollars a year.
NonfictionTwo teams of Rock the Block veterans and two teams of first-time rookies create gorgeous kitchens and living rooms as the ultimate renovation competition begins. A surprising delivery gets dropped off and Bobby Berk arrives to judge.
NonfictionMatt and his troops head to the Pacific Northwest to search a three-barn hoard loaded with U.S. military treasures, including Willy's Jeeps and vintage uniforms. A biohazard mess hides first-generation computers and video equipment at a second location.
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.
NonfictionA buyer is on the hunt for his first place on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Both he and his mother are real estate agents, so they're teaming up to find a modern, single-family home near the water that's within his limited budget.
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.
NonfictionStanley Tucci explores his former home: Tuscany. Stanley does a wine bar crawl, celebrates the importance of the lowly loaf and samples dishes which use stale bread as the key ingredient.
NonfictionEvery '90s kid remembers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the ultimate after-school show. However, as cast members face tragedy and cracks emerge, fans are left questioning how their childhood heroes could be so human.
NonfictionWith flashy characters and lavish lifestyles, the Real Housewives franchise has captivated audiences for nearly 20 years. Behind the mansions of Orange County, Salt Lake City, and beyond, tragedy and criminal activity have shaken their glamorous world.
NonfictionTucci visits the Italian Riviera famous for the glamour of Portofino and stunning fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. He tries Genoese pesto and discovers how Ligurians have learned to adapt to life in the difficult landscape.
NonfictionThis is the true story of the last day of Pompeii, told first-hand through the experiences of those who witnessed it, tried to escape from it, were killed by it and in one case, survived to write about it. Gaius Plinius Minor's account of the disaster survives to this day, providing the strongest possible factual basis for the drama.
NonfictionHave you ever wondered what holds the ocean on the Earth? Or what makes the Earth round? Host Bill Nye provides the explanations for these and other questions about the Earth's gravity.
NonfictionWhat if every human being on earth disappeared? This isn't the story of how we might vanish--it is the story of what happens to the world we leave behind. In this episode, we'll see what happens to some of the bodies left behind. Most embalmed and buried, some mummified, others cryogenically frozen. Will any of them truly achieve immortality? Or will they be outlived by other memorials to mankind, like the Statue of Liberty or the Sistine Chapel. This is just part of a journey that will take us to the future of cities of Boston and Houston--as well as haunting sites already devoid of man.
NonfictionIn the early 90s, the wrestling business was at a crossroads. Two men--Shawn Michaels and Scott Hall--would show the world what the future had in store through their heated personal rivalry and a groundbreaking first-ever ladder match. This unique spectacle set the blueprint for future generations of aspiring wrestlers. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias breaks down this memorable rivalry with Kevin Owens, Natalya Neidhart, X-Pac and John Bradshaw Layfield.
NonfictionLeonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
NonfictionJosh Gates investigates shocking conspiracy theories, including new discoveries suggesting the Titanic was sunk by more than just an iceberg, the true story behind the death of Harry Houdini, and lost Civil War Gold that spawned a lawsuit against the FBI.
NonfictionBen and Erin help a returning Mississippi family save their homestead from being sold. They restore the home with a country farmhouse design, preserving its historical charm and creating a place where future generations can make lasting memories.
NonfictionAs America’s ideal dad and pastor on "7th Heaven" for 10 years, Stephen Collins was seen as a religious and moral beacon. In October 2014, his world collapsed when a recording surfaced of him admitting to inappropriate sexual conduct with underage girls.
NonfictionRoman Reigns and Seth Rollins began their careers in WWE on opposite ends: one a talented beginner from a wrestling dynasty, the other a world-traveled independent star. But when they were paired together as The Shield, the two formed a brotherhood that seemed unbreakable. However, a betrayal would shatter that relationship. They would soon engage in a decade long rivalry, which is still pertinent today.
NonfictionA couple searches for a larger home so his mother can move in and live with them and their two kids in Washington, DC. One is fine spending the max if it means getting a modern home, but the other wants a well-priced classic DC Colonial.
NonfictionIn a unique and highly emotional episode, actor Laurence Fishburne is joined by scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.--who finds himself a guest on his own show for the first time. Both men have been haunted by profound family mysteries for years. Cutting-edge DNA detective work will solve those mysteries--introducing Laurence and Henry to ancestors whose names they have longed to hear.
NonfictionAs the trial winds down, experts attempt to recreate John’s death, the defense brings in one final witness and closing arguments grip the nation. Karen, emotional after a long haul, anxiously awaits her fate. The jury returns with an unexpected note.
NonfictionWhat happens in Vegas... turns into a naked nightmare. The thrill of getting caught reenergizes a couple's stagnant sex life with very public consequences. A rookie realtor's forbidden fling leads to some very bad behavior.
NonfictionBourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Cuernavaca to commune with local residents who express their passion through food, art, and the struggle for an improved quality of life. Addressing the latter issue, Bourdain talks with journalist Anabel Hernandez on the impact of the area's drug trade-related violence.
NonfictionSan Francisco is a city of districts and contradictions, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Between Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury and Fisherman's Wharf, Tony really can't go wrong, no matter where he goes.
NonfictionThe jury hears shocking testimony about Karen's alleged affair, scandalous texts, mysterious butt dials and conflicting Google search timestamps. Some dub Karen "America's Happiest Murder Defendant," and the conflict in Canton grows.
NonfictionOn August 15th, 1914, the Panama Canal opened, connecting the world's two largest oceans and signaling America's emergence as a global superpower. This AMERICAN EXPERIENCE film using an extraordinary archive of photographs and footage, interviews with canal workers and firsthand accounts of life in the Canal Zone, unravels the remarkable story of one of the world's most significant technological achievements.
NonfictionNot all inventions are carefully planned - some of the most valuable inventions come about by accident! Bill Nye examines the process of inventing.
NonfictionAntarctica is a land of survivors enduring the most hostile conditions on Earth. 98% of the mainland is covered by ice on which virtually nothing can live. Even the sea freezes over, but the Weddell seal manages to survive. Below the sea ice, conditions have been stable for millennia and life has flourished and diversified. Starfish, sea spiders and three million predatory worms carpet the ocean floor, and sea anemones feast on ocean giants. Islands on the fringes of the continent, free of sea ice, are far more crowded. Huge colonies of king penguins cover the land, and four-ton elephant seals fight for territories on the
NonfictionT.R. Wright-the architect of what's been called "the wildest insurance fraud scheme Texas has ever seen"-shares his almost-too-crazy-to-be-true story with American Greed.
NonfictionA mysterious apex predator is stalking orcas and boats off the coast of Kodiak, AK. Sea monster sightings, first studied by Sanderson before his death, have spiked in that area recently. Can the team finish Ivan's hunt and finally document the creature?
NonfictionStanley Tucci heads to Rome in search of the famous Four Pastas. Stanley orders rigatoni all’amatriciana, samples carbonara and tries a selection of cheeses and sausages made from the sheep and pigs farmed in the region.
NonfictionFrom adorable pygmy sloths to huge living dragons, islands offer a refuge for the planet's strangest creatures. But life on these isolated lands is full of unexpected challenges.
NonfictionExperience San Diego’s dazzling biodiversity. Despite its 3.3 million human residents and urbanization, San Diego is America’s most biologically diverse county and a land born of extremes: the mighty Pacific to its West and the Sonoran Desert to the East. From roadrunners to hummingbirds, and from orcas to dolphins, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the city sprawl. From Nature.
NonfictionJim Folger discovers a new way to bring coffee to the masses. Then another famous coffee brand gets its big break at the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville. Plus, the creation of the iconic coffee machines that help make coffee a billion-dollar industry.
NonfictionBourdain absorbs the tastes, sights and sounds of music city, from chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat and Bolton's famous hot chicken, to a night of cooking, drinking and rocking out with singer Alison Mosshart, and her bandmates.
NonfictionIn the Albany suburb of Clifton Park, home to NXIVM's insular inner circle and location of the cult's darkest crimes and abuses, India, as a member of the secret slave master group known as DOS, is subjected to forced starvation, sleep deprivation, emotional abuse, physical punishments, separation from family, repeated sexual assault, and being branded without anesthesia.
Nonfiction3/13/18 Dan Rather sits down with Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman, for a thoughtful conversation touching on Plant's most personal lyrics and the stories behind some of rock's most lasting hits.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actor Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen--two stars who found fame when they were young and lived much of their lives in the limelight, knowing little about their roots. Gates reveals they aren’t the first people in their families who dared to dream big, tracing lineages from Eastern Europe to Medieval France to rural Thailand.
NonfictionViking versus Samurai. The savage Scandinavian raider that plundered Europe for almost a thousand years, against the blinding speed and skill of Japan's elite warrior class.
NonfictionPirate – the merciless high seas marauder; versus a Knight – the armored battle tank that crushed infidels underfoot. It's an explosive, bloody battle between two fighters who hate each other's guts.
NonfictionRoman Reigns is the preeminent WWE Superstar of his generation and on his way to becoming one of the greatest champions in the modern era of sports entertainment. Despite his success, Reigns' journey has been filled with adversity around every corner. As a son of a WWE Hall of Famer and a member of the vaunted "Samoan Dynasty," it appeared Joe Anoa'i was destined for the ring. However, his mindset was focused on the football field and a future in the NFL. When a rare form of leukemia put an end to that dream, the WWE beckoned and Joe transformed into Roman Reigns. While the company saw a main event Superstar, fans could ne
NonfictionA New York life coach convinces his long-distance partner to leave Shanghai and search for a home together in Amsterdam. They're looking for something spacious near the canals, but finding a place with everything on their wish list may be a challenge.
NonfictionSir David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. These animals are brought back to life using state-of-the-art CGI informed by the latest scientific understanding which allows him to come face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, dodge a giant eagle, and evade a colossal snake.
NonfictionIn Brazil, David Blaine seeks inspiration by immersing himself in his hosts’ vibrant energy, passion and spontaneity. The exceptional daredevils, artists, explorers and athletes he encounters unite to help him bring an audacious feat to life that’s lingered in his dreams for years.
NonfictionIn 1894, a sportwriter named Byron Bancroft "Ban" Johnson takes over a struggling minor league - the Western League - and turns it into a financial success. In 1900, he changes its name to the American League and begins talking about challenging the big city monopoly held by the National League. The revolution takes only three years. In 1903, the first World Series is played between the American League Boston Pilgrims and the National League Pittsburg Pirates.
NonfictionSir David Attenborough journeys into the hidden world of forests, where lives are entwined in the most unexpected of ways. From the temperate rainforests of Canada, where rarely seen ‘spirit bears’ fish for salmon, to the teak forests of India, where whistling wild dogs work together to bring down prey three times their size, the forests of planet Earth are full of unseen connections.
NonfictionAfter cutting ties with Death Row Records and Suge Knight, Dr. Dre starts Aftermath Records, (an imprint under Interscope) and discovers Eminem, producing him to international success. Though Jimmy Iovine and Dre continue to produce a top-tier roster of talent, structural changes in the music industry force them to innovate their business model, leading to the creation of Beats Electronics and their flagship product, Beats By Dr. Dre.
NonfictionAt the peak of '90s family-friendly TV, child actors take center stage. For some, the transition to life after fame proves too much, leading them down a dark path with tragic consequences.
NonfictionThe crew concludes their investigation of the Graveyard of the Pacific with a visit to Washington State, where they explore a lighthouse that bore witness to some of the most tragic shipwrecks on the Pacific Coast.
NonfictionDeep in the Andean highlands of Peru, Hamilton becomes the apprentice of a local shaman, learning how to use the night-blooming San Pedro cactus as a medicine.
NonfictionDuring the mid-90s, a cultural awakening was taking place in American society. Grunge music and crash TV were all the rage, and a wave of brazen attitude was sweeping the country. Spearheaded by brash industry visionary Paul Heyman, a small upstart wrestling promotion in Philadelphia harnessed this societal shift and began presenting a completely alternative product. Tables & barbed wire replaced handshakes & headlocks, authentic personalities replaced the cartoon characters come-to-life, and the live audience evolved from mere spectators to being an integral part of the show. Unfortunately, the same risky presentation tha
NonfictionIn 1985, Hulk Hogan led WWE into a new era with the first WrestleMania. While Hogan got much of the credit, his nemesis `Rowdy' Roddy Piper felt under-appreciated as the villain.
NonfictionChase and Jen's plan to eventually move to Florence, Italy, was accelerated when Jen discovered her allergy to Florida pecan trees. They want to be close to the city's culture, but also need green space for their dogs.
