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How did North Korea build its nuclear bomb? How did India's Partition really come about? How did the death of Mao lead to a new age in China? As the world's eyes turn towards Asia, it has never been more important to understand the recent history of the world's largest continent. This landmark series deconstructs the pivotal events which have shaped the current Asian Century. Combining rare archival footage and personal eyewitness testimony, the series challenges accepted views and reveals the personalities and rivalries that have shaped history.
The Asian Century (2017 )
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From the award-winning team that brought you The Secret Life of Chaos comes a unique television event on the physics of gravity.
Amazing Gravity (2017 )
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Evolutionary biologist Dr Ben Garrod and electronics engineer Professor Danielle George explore whether machines built to enhance our lives could one day become our greatest rivals.
Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots (2017 )
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Actor Alfie Allen, made famous by the television series Game of Thrones, portrays us in this documentary of the two episodes of History Channel his other great love: Football.
Football: A Brief History by Alfie Allen (2017 )
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Galápagos, an archipelago formed by the ungovernable power of the elements. A paradise, dependent completely on the mercy of the currents, undergoes constant transformations, which grant the survival of all animals on land and in the water. Take a closer look at the most famous islands in the world! Be prepared to see Galápagos like you have never seen it before and you’ll be up for a surprise!
Wild Galápagos (2017 )
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More than 50 million years ago, the ancestors of the Whales and other Cetaceans adapted to living in the ocean. This might seem like a backward step: how could a mammal breathe, give birth, suckle its young, sleep and feed underwater? Nonetheless, they succeeded in conquering the depths of the whole planet. To survive, they developed mysterious means of communication and new hunting techniques.
Titans of the Deep (2017 )
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The Mediterranean Basin is located in one of the planet’s temperate zones. The subtropical climate makes it cold and wet in winter, hot and dry in summer, and mild and rainy in autumn and spring. Occupied by human beings for more than 8,000 years, the Mediterranean Basin has experienced dramatic changes to its forest and woodland areas, but nevertheless, these areas are still among the most diverse on the planet. From marshlands to high mountain ranges, from forests of holm and cork oaks to oak and pine forests high up in the mountains, all of them are home to thousands of animal and plant species whose paths cross on their adventures.
Stories of the Mediterranean Forest (2018 )
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A unique wetland area of Europe is captured in an important moment of change: a time when new life is flooding back into the delta. Sweeping scenes capturing the beauty of these waterways contrast with intimate, eye-opening portraits of resident animals. Explore the delta through the eyes of the white-tailed sea eagle, the beaver, the hare, the stickleback, and the large blue butterfly.
Wild Holland (2017 )
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Thailand is not just a vacation destination, it is a wealth of culture and beauty. From the dramatic mountains of the North to the very tip of the Malay Peninsula in the South, travel the length and breadth of Thailand in this unique aerial adventure. Discover glimmering coastlines, hidden Khmer temples, luscious mangrove forests, and the traditional majesty of Thailand's historic capital.
Thailand from Above (2017 )
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Peolpe all around the world show off secert swiming holes in there part of the world.
Top Secret Swimming Holes (2017 )
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Good Game is a program dedicated to video gaming. Each week it is jam-packed with the latest gaming news and events, top gaming tips, reviews and interviews with game developers and the people behind the scenes.
Good Game (2006 )
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70 year after partition, journalists Adnan Sarwar and Babita Sharma travel the still volatile border of Pakistan and India, discovering the lives of those who live there.
Dangerous Borders: A Journey Across India and Pakistan (2017 )
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Interviews with the family and friends of victims, police, lawyers and psychologists tell the stories of some of the most shocking crimes committed by people using online dating.
Murder on the Internet (2017 )
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Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Studios Legends (2021 )
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Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021 )
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In 1908, an occult manuscript would mystify those interested in metaphysics and the unseen world. The Kybalion, penned by a mysterious author known as Three Initiates, presented seven principles of ancient Hermetic philosophy. These principles can be used in everyday life to empower and heighten your understanding of the universe and your relationship to it. Now, in 2022, The Kybalion is presented for the first time as a feature-length film.
The Kybalion (2022 )
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Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find previously undetectable evidence. Brilliant scientific work helps convict the guilty and free the innocent.
Forensic Files (1996 )
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In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the next two years would become the stuff of legend.
My Old School (2022 )
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Filmed entirely inside the world of virtual reality (VR), this immersive and revealing documentary roots itself in several unique communities within VR Chat, a burgeoning virtual reality platform. Through observational scenes captured in real-time, in true documentary style, the film reveals the growing power and intimacy of several relationships formed in the virtual world, many of which began during the COVID-19 lockdown, while so many in the physical world were facing intense isolation.
We Met in Virtual Reality (2022 )
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Documentary exploring the subject of the existence of the afterlife based on 12 years of research conducted by doctors, PhDs, and research scientists.
Ghosts and the Afterlife (2021 )
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As Cirque du Soleil reboots its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt shutdown, performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night in Las Vegas. With unfettered access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic journey of the world's most famous circus act on its way back from the brink.
Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net (2022 )
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A feature Documentary about Indigenous Australian figure skater Harley Windsor and his young Russian pair skating partner Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya. This unlikely duo made history, but at what cost?
Harley & Katya (2022 )
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Everyday people find themselves in the midst of a global tragedy when two Boeing 737 Max planes crashed only five months apart in 2018 and 2019. This powerful documentary is told through the perspective of affected family members, their legal teams, whistleblowers, and Pulitzer-winning Seattle Times journalist, Dominic Gates.
Flight/Risk (2022 )
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As Western forces withdraw, Afghanistan's youngest female mayor braves mortal danger to lead a fight for education for the next generation of Afghans.
In Her Hands (2022 )
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At the edge of our solar system supposedly lies an immense planet. Five to ten times the size of the Earth. Several international teams of scientists have been competing in a frantic race to detect it, in uncharted territories, far beyond Neptune. The recent discovery of several dwarf planets, with intriguing trajectories, have put astronomers on the trail of this mysterious planet. Why is this enigmatic planet so difficult to detect? What would a ninth planet teach us about our corner of the universe? Could it help us unlock some of the mysteries of our solar system?
Searching for Planet 9 (2022 )
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A U.S. Marine plots a terrorist attack on a small-town American mosque, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he comes face to face with the people he sets out to kill.
Stranger at the Gate (2022 )
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From breathtaking highs — a World Cup win, an astonishing last stand in the Ashes, and an inspiring England captaincy — to the lows — a trial for affray, personal tragedy, and mental health challenges, which saw him take time away from the game — the documentary follows Ben Stokes in an honest film about the man behind the extraordinary cricketer.
Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes (2022 )
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An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022 )
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A cure for some and a curse for others, widely prescribed anti-anxiety medication is examined by patients and experts in this revealing documentary.
Take Your Pills: Xanax (2022 )
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Virgilio Martinez is much more than a chef, he is an artist. Although his Central restaurant in Lima, Peru, is considered to be the best of the decade in Latin America and number 2 in the world, and his wife Pía León is considered to be the world's best female chef, his inspiration, research and creative work goes much further than these recognitions. Virgilio is an explorer of Peru's different regions, giving its origin to the revolutionary concept of the "World in Altitudes", based on the elevations of the earth that forever changed the way local gastronomy is seen in today's world.
Virgilio (2022 )
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Follow free diver Johanna Nordblad in this documentary as she attempts to break the world record for distance traveled under ice with one breath.
Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive (2022 )
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Financial advisers share their simple tips on spending less and saving more with people looking to take control of their funds and achieve their goals.
Get Smart With Money (2022 )
