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Polar Bear Town
7.8

Polar Bear Town

Sep. 22, 2015

Polar Bear Town

A half-hour documentary series set in a unique Arctic town with true northern exposure that provides a front-row seat for some of the closest ...
Conspiracy: The Missing Evidence
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Conspiracy: The Missing Evidence

Documentary series investigating the evidence that supports some of the world’s most notorious conspiracy theories.
The Weapon Hunter
7.1

The Weapon Hunter

Oct. 05, 2015

The Weapon Hunter

History buff Paul Shull is on a mission to find some of the world’s rarest weapons from military history. This series chronicles his ...
Aerial America
8.9

Aerial America

Jul. 10, 2010

Aerial America

Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation’s most treasured landmarks, all seen ...
Angkor: Land of the Gods
6.3

Angkor: Land of the Gods

Buddhists, Hindus, and hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the globe flock to Cambodia every year to experience the grandeur of ...
Mighty Planes
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Mighty Planes

Feb. 26, 2012

Mighty Planes

Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading ...
Mystery Files
6.9

Mystery Files

Feb. 01, 2010

Mystery Files

From the Legends of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the recent events of the Russian Revolution, history is full of fascinating and evocative ...
Legends of the Pharaohs
8.3

Legends of the Pharaohs

This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a ...
Big Cat Country
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Big Cat Country

Jun. 12, 2019

Big Cat Country

Journey to Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, a landscape abundant with prey. In the spectacular wilderness, two neighboring lion prides lay claim to ...
Ice Airport Alaska
8.2

Ice Airport Alaska

Oct. 26, 2020

Ice Airport Alaska

A chronicle of the daily challenges of the airport staff who manage to keep the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) open, freight ...
America’s Hidden Stories
7.4

America’s Hidden Stories

Modern historians, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and newly discovered evidence, rewrite the nation’s most iconic stories.
Orangutan Jungle School
9.3

Orangutan Jungle School

This series follows the stories of the orangutans and the staff at the world’s biggest orangutan rehabilitation center.
WWII’s Most Daring Raids
7.6

WWII’s Most Daring Raids

They were U.S. paratroopers, Norwegian operatives, and British Commandos, Allied teams leading high-risk operations throughout Europe, Africa, ...
Combat Ships
6.9

Combat Ships

Jun. 20, 2017

Combat Ships

The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued ...
Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms
7.7

Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms

In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms.
Air Warriors
7.5

Air Warriors

Nov. 09, 2014

Air Warriors

They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. ...