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Mankind The Story of All of Us is an epic 12-hour television event about the greatest adventure of all time—the history of the human race. It takes 10 billion years for the ideal planet to form and 3 billion more for the right conditions to emerge before it finally happens: mankind begins. From there unfolds a fast-paced story told here through key turning points—stepping stones in our journey from hunter-gatherer to global citizen. It’s a tale of connections—why some ideas take hold and spread around the globe, and how the lives of people in one part of the world are shaped by events in another.
A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
Vera Atkins' files were kept sealed until after she died, but the story of the female spies and the spy-mistress who led them, which has remained secret for over 50 years, can now be revealed.
How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenarios by exploring distinct, world-threatening events and the methods by which humanity would fight to survive against grim odds.
The Racing Years is the first ever race-by-race, week-by-week, month-by-month summary of all the major international motor sport events & legends. Travel with us from Continent to Continent as we revisit the excitement, glory, crashes, close-calls, heartaches and milestones from early days of motor racing to now. Each half hour episode covers one Racing Year of major motoring milestones.
An NHK flagship program, centered around a diverse range of documentaries, delves into the dynamic shifts of society, politics and history, as well as the breathtaking wonders of the natural world.
Architectural salvage expert Drew Pritchard looks back at the most eccentric characters, the hardest hagglers and the most extraordinary places he's hunted for antique treasure. Drew gives us the inside track on his wheeling and dealing, the stories behind his picks, as well as top tips about salvaging and how to get the best deals.
Exploring the history behind Theme Park attractions.
Animated YouTube series which explores major historical events and figures. Each episodes focuses on a different topic, although Kings and Generals has made several mini-series based on complex historical events like wars. The series often focuses on warfare and battles, in addition to topic like economic and social history. Different animators have worked on the show throughout its history.
Bettany Hughes take viewers on armchair travels to explore household-name treasures and new finds from across the world.
Join world-renowned outdoorsman and author Steven Rinella as he dives into history’s greatest and most perplexing wilderness mysteries. With his deep knowledge of the wild, survival expertise, and unyielding curiosity and grit, Steve is uniquely positioned to look at these mysteries through a totally new lens, examining how people’s interactions with their environment may rewrite the narrative on some of our most iconic legends.
Throughout history certain civilisations, events and objects have fascinated and inspired us, causing those involved to dig deeper and go further on a ceaseless quest to be the first to finally uncover the truth.
Egypt's Cosmic Code charts Bradley Walsh's first trip to Egypt in search of answers to some of Ancient History's biggest mysteries - who built the pyramids, why and how? Could Ancient Egyptians have supernatural abilities, and is the Great Sphinx much older than we think? This three-part series sees Bradley fulfil a lifetime’s ambition to visit the monuments of Ancient Egypt and try to understand how it could have been possible to produce such 'wonders of the ancient world' 4,500 years ago. Apprenticed to Rolls Royce long before he embarked on his stellar TV career, Bradley has had an enduring fascination with ancient engineering and with the idea that the construction feats of our ancient forebears could only have been possible with the participation of some 'other worldly' or extraterrestrial influence.
July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he’s ready to fight all the way to the truth.
Uncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.
Fahmai moved into Arthit's house after her parents died. She knew she was going to get kicked out of the house so one day, she set up a plan to get Arthit into bed. Instead, Arthit stormed out of the house and got into an accident. He survived but his hate for her grew. She was sent abroad for 4 years then 4 years later, she returned because she made a promise to his parents. She thought time will heal all wounds but that wasn't the case, instead, it intensified even more.
"Mystery in the Box" is an all-star immersive drama suspense variety show. Huang Lei serves as a variety show producer for the first time, creating a variety show version of Truman's world. He will customize their own "Spiritual Healing Journey" for each of the 10 groups of friends in the circle. One box space, 100 characters, 10 mystery tourists, all stories are closely related to his/her life experiences. Visitors need to interact with the characters in the box, promote the plot, and uncover the truth of the story step by step in various bizarre, hilarious and reversal in order to get out of the box.
Observational documentary series about social housing tenants across the UK looking to exchange homes, following individuals and families as they search for their ideal properties.
Suspects is about the team Criminal Intelligence of the Amsterdam police. They have to deal with eight modern crime cases that are difficult to solve. The team hooks up in each case in order to complete it successfully.
Kabouter Wesley (English: Gnome Wesley) is a series of comics and short animated cartoons about a grumpy and violent kabouter (gnome), made by Jonas Geirnaert. Both the drawing style and the content are purposely made naive and amateuristic and the situations are surreal and violent. There is also a lot of insulting and toilet humour in the series.
Tseng Jing-hua and Berant Zhu embark on a road trip around Taiwan in their van, Erdai, to complete eight coming-of-age challenges. From stepping out of their comfort zones to swimming to a remote island, earning their keep on Matsu, and joining the Bunun tribe in a search for roots, they face physical, emotional, and moral tests. As they turn 25, they grapple with inner struggles, endurance, and values, all while seeking the elusive secret of adulthood. Will they conquer these challenges and transition into adulthood?
Detective in the House is an American detective drama series that aired on CBS on Friday nights from March 15, 1985 to April 19, 1985.
Teenager Asumu Adachi is at a crossroads. He's about to start high school and unsure of what he wants to do with his life. And as if puberty & homework weren't bad enough, he stumbles upon a huge secret: his new friend Hibiki is secretly an oni! Hibiki & his oni comrades are the only thing stopping the monstrous Makamou from devouring mankind. As Asumu is pulled into a secret war, Hibiki & his allies teach the teenager what it means to be an adult in a uncertain world.
