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Solving murders inside the Amish community is unlike solving any other kind of criminal case. These closed communities are pious, principled and notoriously distrustful of the outside world. Murder in Amish Country uncovers some of the most heinous crimes committed by seemingly moral subjects, and reveals that what happens in the dark.. eventually comes to light.
Murder in Amish Country (2019 )
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Explore the impact of A.I. and how it is transforming the way we live and work -- both now and in the future, featuring some of the brightest minds in science, philosophy, technology, engineering, medicine, futurism, entertainment and the arts to tell the dynamic story of A.I.
The Age of A.I. (2019 )
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An unfiltered look at the often-unseen stories of people and events that have had a profound impact on our modern culture and society.
The Untold Story (2019 )
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Discover what it’s like to report to work every day for The Walt Disney Company. Step behind the scenes to immerse yourself in one “ordinary” day at Disney.
One Day at Disney (2019 )
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Follow Tia Torres, founder of Villalobos Rescue Center, and her family as they rehabilitate both felons and ill-reputed pit bulls who come together to rescue one another from their dim pasts, and bring new meaning to life.
Pit Bulls and Parolees (2009 )
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This investigative docuseries shows how negligence and deceit in the production and marketing of popular consumer items can result in dire outcomes.
Broken (2019 )
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Through the curious mind of host Kal Pen, see firsthand all the surprising ways the economy interconnects and impacts the lives of people all over the planet.
This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy (2019 )
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Eugenics: Science's Greatest Scandal explores the history and modern versions of eugenics, the attempt to manipulate our genetic inheritance, to change human evolution and to breed a "better" human. The series will reveal the roots of eugenics in the liberal, progressive world of Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London which held great sway in Britain and America and shaped the way our societies were structured and organised to this day.
Eugenics: Science's Greatest Scandal (2019 )
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Dr. Lisa Sanders crowdsources diagnoses for mysterious and rare medical conditions in a documentary series based on her New York Times Magazine column.
Diagnosis (2019 )
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This six part documentary draws attention to the most extraordinary — almost supernatural — accounts of animals that have adapted to the cruelest evolutionary curveballs.
Hostile Planet (2019 )
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Ronan Donovan, our expert guide and National Geographic photographer, takes the audience on an intimate exploration of the Arctic during the endless day of the summer months, giving insight to the unexpected abundance of the 'Garden of the Arctic' in Wolf Valley as he attempts to embed with a wolf family pack.
Kingdom of the White Wolf (2019 )
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Brazilian TV personality and politician Wallace Souza faces accusations of masterminding the violent crimes he reported on and rallied against.
Killer Ratings (2019 )
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True crime series which re-examines one of the most infamous crimes in recent U.S. history – the 1986 killing of Jennifer Levin at the hands of Robert Chambers.
The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park (2019 )
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These are the Secrets of the Railways, railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds.
Secrets of the Railways (2019 )
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Documentary series that follows police officers as they hunt out drug smugglers around the world
Narcoworld: Dope Stories (2019 )
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Chef David Chang takes his insatiable curiosity about food, culture and identity on the road, in the convivial company of fun-loving celebrity guests.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (2019 )
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A team of experts, including biologist Dan Riskin, zoologist Lucy Cooke, wildlife expert Bradley Trevor Greive and marine biologist Andrew Nosal, unpack nature's strangest mysteries to reveal the explanations behind these remarkable behaviors.
Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved (2019 )
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The jail in the Philippines made famous for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict which causes some controversy
Happy Jail (2019 )
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Engineering the Future (2019 )
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July 20, 1969. Nearly six hundred million people have their eyes glued to their televisions: Neil Armstrong is just about to make one of mankind’s oldest dreams come true. After more than twenty years of intense struggle between the Americans and the Soviets, the biggest adventure for humanity in the 20th century has just been achieved. As a climax of the Cold War, the conquest of the moon was a true saga, passionate, epic and filled with twists and turns. It wasn’t just a scientific competition between East and West; It was also a fabulous adventure combining political history, technological exploits, acts of bravery and personal dramas.
Battle for the Moon: 1957-1969 (2019 )
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Eight undocumented families' fates roller-coast as the United States' immigration policies are transformed.
Living Undocumented (2019 )
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Though some killings are planned while others are not, there lies a certain pattern to homicide. Rediscover infamous murders as told through the eye of experts, relatives, and the detectives who uncovered the cases. Although some of these killings may seem unpredictable, it's clear that these criminals have all taken the 10 steps to murder.
10 Steps To Murder (2019 )
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Don Spike's special journey abroad begins to open a pop-up restaurant in Korea. Don Spike starts a new challenge with a cheerful assistant, Kim Dong Jun and a reliable helper, John Park. They keep eating various food in the daytime and focus on developing new recipes at night. They try to make new and better dishes and try to localize them to fit Korean people's taste. The newly designed dishes will be revealed in a pop-up restaurant.
The More You Eat With Don Spike (2019 )
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In 2018, the eyes of the world turn to Pyeongchang, South Korea, for the Winter Olympics. For thousands of years Korea was known for its staggering natural beauty. Now it is better known for its decades of conflict. But beyond the battle scars and the fortifications there is a land of stunning natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. Lush wetlands and mudflats; soaring mountains and turbulent seas; habitats where the beautiful goshawk, the bottleneck dolphin and the curious raccoon dog thrive alongside Korea’s traditional people as they have for many thousands of years.
Wild Korea (2019 )
Besieged Fortresses, Battles of Legend (2019 )
How to build a MotorCar (2019 )
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In this prequel to Ancient Earth, travel back in time to the first two of the most powerful extinction periods in history.
Ancient Oceans (2019 )
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When a killer wants you dead, there's one place to search: home sweet home. With the twist of a lock, your home should be your sanctuary. For some, it becomes a hunting ground - and no lock, security system or call to 911 will save them.
Home Sweet Homicide (2019 )
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New discoveries of dinosaur fossils are completely changing what we know about the animals that lived on our planet millions of years ago.
Amazing Dinoworld (2019 )
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The crystal clear waters of East Asia are home to some of the world’s rarest and most exotic creatures. Dive beneath the waves to discover this stunning underwater landscape and learn how these aquatic species have evolved alongside their environment to allow both plant and fish to thrive.
Ocean Wild (2019 )
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From drug trafficking to gold smuggling to dealing in battlefield weapons, there was no criminal venture that Paul LeRoux would not embark on. We reveal for the first time how one man ran a criminal empire spanning the globe from his penthouse in the Philippines, and became the world’s most prolific, yet least known crime boss. For too long LeRoux was able to hide behind a cloak of computer encryption, protected by corrupt officials and an army of hired killers. We reveal the astonishing sting operation that brought elite law enforcement agencies from the USA and Southeast Asia together to take down the Big Boss.
The Big Boss: A 21st Century Criminal (2019 )
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Filmed in Sweden and Norway, this documentary series follows adventure-traveler and BBC journalist, Simon Parker, as he embarks upon a 2,000 mile / 3,500 KM cycling adventure from the North Cape to Smygehuk – the full length of the Scandinavian Peninsula. On his journey, Simon charts the seasonal cycles of the natural world, as summer is transitioning into autumn.
Earth Cycle (2019 )