Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.
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This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
An FBI cold case that has laid dormant for 70 years, leads a group of world-renown investigators on the ultimate manhunt to finally answer the question: Did Adolf Hitler survive World War II?
Award-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger sends documentary teams across the country to uncover the real reasons Americans can’t agree on what’s true and what’s not.
After examining evidence both old and new, the team questions O.J.’s role in the crimes. Was he involved in these murders…or was another person was responsible? Dr. Henry Lee, a forensics expert from the original investigation, discusses the confounding details and problems with the preliminary evidence collection from the crime scene, and what impact that may have had on the trial.
Series on mankinds myths and mysticisms.
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.
History as we generally know it is full of holes or half-truths, and a mother lode of juicy details have been lost, distorted, covered up or simply ignored along the way. Former Naval officer and actor Jamie Kaler is on a mission to set the record straight on the most familiar and beloved stories from our nation's and military's past, filling in the blanks, debunking the occasional myth, and exploring why we sometimes get our own history, well, slightly wrong
Norwegian organist and amateur cryptographer Petter Amundsen talks about his theories on the authorship of William Shakespeare, and how he came to discover a myriads of codes in his historical works – and his ideas of what the codes refers to.
The Secret Rulers of the World was first shown on Channel 4 in April 2001. The five-part documentary series accompanied creator Jon Ronson's book 'Them: Adventures with Extremists', which covered similar topics and described many of the same episodes. Both the series and book detail Ronson's encounters following theorists and activists residing outside political, religious, and sociological norms.
Thirty years after the release of his film JFK (1991), filmmaker Oliver Stone reviews recently declassified evidence related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which took place in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
Uncover the clues that expose humanity's true origins as Michael Tellinger reveals secrets hidden within ancient stone circles and artifacts.
A look at current events like UFO's and 7/7.
Conspiracy theories are often created to help people make sense of our complex world – but can they stand up to scientific investigation? “Conspiracies on Trial” subjected some of the most enduring conspiracy theories to a battery of methodical tests with two back-to-back episodes featured over two weeks on Discovery Civilization Channel. The Da Vinci Code, the death of Robert Maxwell, the death of Pope John Paul I and the sinking of the Kursk submarine – what is the version of events that actually occurred? Analytical methods such as body mechanics, surveillance technology, forensics and reconstruction are used to solve the mystery of these puzzling events. Do these conspiracies stand a chance against the rigorous investigation of “Conspiracies on Trial?”
In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Climate change, the Antichrist, the secret world order, World War III. Here are some of the themes of the massive The New Apocalypse - Mankind's Last Exodus trilogy. Grann paints a chilling vision of the future: the planet and humanity are facing major changes: ecological, material and spiritual catastrophe could be just around the corner. Can we make the right choices and take our destiny into our own hands, or has someone else predetermined everything?
Explore the origins, rise and social impact of QAnon, whose story has been told to the public one outrageous headline at a time. A comprehensive investigation into the who, what, and why of the viral movement.
A three-year investigation chronicles the evolution of “Q” in real time, with access to key players, along with an examination of how the anonymous character uses conspiracy theories and information warfare to influence politics.
The puzzle goes off well: what happened on Morriton Manor?
Inspector Bo Fei Fung is suspected of being involved in criminal activities and betraying the police force after her husband Lau Wai Yi mysteriously disappears and becomes a prime suspect of corruption as a police detective himself. Through a series of cases based on real high-profile crimes from Hong Kong, she has to prove her innocence to fellow detective Kei Tak Sing and solve the mystery behind her husband's disappearance.
A story of friendship between Noe and Natsuko, two women in their 50s, who both return to the housing complex where they grew up together. The drama depicts how the women live together and help one another in the local community, while eating and having fun together. (Source: Drama-Otaku)
Money Magazine is a business news and financial programme that is broadcast on Sundays at 7:00pm in Hong Kong by television channel TVB Pearl.
A competent secretary and a narcissistic boss fall in love while uncovering a traumatic past that causes them to question whether their feelings are real or the result of a shared trauma.
Three young girls from rural East Anglia are changed forever when one of them has a chance encounter with Devil.
Alfa Papa Tango was a 1990 - 1991 Belgian romantic TV drama series directed by Vincent Rouffaer, written by Guy Bernaert and Mark De Bie.
"Universe Ticket" follows the story of 82 contestants who participate in a series of missions for a chance to debut in a global K-Pop girl group. Eight (8) winners will be selected to form a project girl group targeting global audiences, with activities set both in the real world and in the metaverse. All female contestants ages 10~19 can audition, regardless of nationality or trainee status. The winning group is expected to promote for a duration of 2 years and 6 months. Meanwhile, the title 'The Miracle of 82' is inspired by South Korea's country calling code, '+82'. Lee Hwan Jin PD and F&F Entertainment plans on showcasing an audition program geared toward both global audiences as well as South Korea's general public, producing a successful girl group loved by all domestically and internationally.
All In Earth's 4 billion year history, nature has solved all of lifes problems, from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean. Evolution is the ultimate inventor and many of mans most clever engineering solutions have exact counterparts in nature. In three amazing episodes, NatureTech views our world with fresh eyes, where nature and technology stand hand in hand.
Modern remake of the Kaiki Daisakusen / Operation Mystery tv show. A special unit called SRI (Science Research Institute) is investigating mysterious cases.
Food blogger Shen Zhihuan is transported into the body of the wife of Xu Yanqing, the powerful prime minister of the Da Sui dynasty. While initially trying to escape his seemingly cruel grasp, she finds herself drawn to him as they face growing political struggles together.
Ireland is a 2004 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young, Kim Min-joon, Kim Min-jung and Hyun Bin. It aired on MBC from September 1 to October 21, 2004 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.
A weekly Albanian sketch comedy and variety show.
A darkly comic tale of a young man who comes face to face with his huge family - a variety of eccentrics, all of whom are hiding secrets from their pasts. At a family reunion Raymond is presented with a copy of the family tree and is absolutely amazed by the complexity of his family ties.
