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The shocking eyewitness accounts of terrified people whose dream homes have become nightmares are brought to life in vivid, blood-curdling style on "My Haunted House". Told via gripping first person interviews and strikingly crafted re-enactments, each episode of this nerve-wracking new series tells two, compelling horror stories of people literally living in terror.
My Haunted House (2013 )
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A unique look inside the terrifying lives of families encountering paranormal phenomena within their own homes, witnessing first-hand the frightening incidents they experience daily. Surveillance cameras set up throughout the houses capture every moment of the eerie activity that transpires and document the damaging toll it takes on the families' lives.
American Haunting (2013 )
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Featuring first-person accounts with everyday people who believe they have come face to face with real-life folktale fiends, this series travels our country's untamed wilderness to tell of its storied past.
Monsters and Mysteries in America (2013 )
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The Getaway is an American travel documentary television series that airs on the Esquire Network. It was set to premiere April 24, 2013, on but was pushed to September 25, 2013, the same week the network re-branding took place in order for Esquire Network to have a broader range of original programs aside from this series and Knife Fight. The Getaway is executive produced by Anthony Bourdain and features a ten episode first season.
The Getaway (2013 )
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Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold turn the clock back 500 years to the early Tudor period to become tenant farmers on monastery land.
Tudor Monastery Farm (2013 )
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After nearly a decade behind the wheel of Discovery's "Canada's Worst Driver", Andrew Younghusband really thought he'd experienced the worst-case driving scenarios ever. Terrible drivers are one thing -- and they're everywhere - but what happens on the roads in the most challenging and congested urban centres on the planet? Premiering on Discovery, DON'T DRIVE HERE finds Younghusband on a terrifying and thrilling global adventure, tasked with learning to navigate six of the world's worst driving cities - just as the locals do. Way outside of his comfort zone, Younghusband steers around unbelievable free-for-alls involving cars, bikes, pedestrians - and even animals - on white-knuckle rides in these incredible cities. But he's not alone. Bold and often incredibly skilled, Younghusband's local guides teach him how to navigate and experience the city in a way no guidebook ever could.
Don't Drive Here (2013 )
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A documentary series following a U.S. Marine captain and his team as they battle Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
Battleground Afghanistan (2013 )
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Dr Jago Cooper visits South America to find out the truth behind some of the ancient civilisations that lived there.
Lost Kingdoms of South America (2013 )
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Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the three identities of the city some call the Centre of the World: Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul. This one metropolis has been the capital city of three empires - Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Each brought its own faiths, Gods and traditions, and each left its mark on the city in its architecture, traditions and in the living faith-communities who still populate this vast modern metropolis of 14 million people.
Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities (2013 )
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An elegantly produced documentary divided into eight parts and running nearly seven hours in length, The Romanovs beautifully encapsulates the epic story of the Russian Dynasty over the course of over three hundred years.
The Romanovs (2013 )
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Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States. In each 30-minute episode, Selwyn focuses on a specific period in American history, revealing words that originated during that era or had significance for the geographic region.
America's Secret Slang (2013 )
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This is the story of the veterans who fought in the 5th Royal Tank Regiment - a team of ordinary men who faced the frontline in both Europe and beyond. Their involvement in the Second World War spanned the humiliating defeat at Dunkirk, victory in the deserts of North Africa and finally saw resentment and revolt before D-Day. Based on the unpublished diaries and memoirs of the men who were thrust together in extraordinary circumstances to fight Hitler and his forces, this program uses drama and documentary to bring their stories to life.
The Men and the Machines That Beat Hitler (2013 )
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Each pulse-pounding hour-long episode centers around an incredible and dangerous romance. Shocking crime, kidnapping or even murder is only half of the story! In the end, the “true love” that draws these couples together isn’t the kind that celebrates silver anniversaries – instead it leads to cross-country manhunts, bizarre cover-ups and dramatic trials. Driven by powerful, real-life stories, Fatal Attraction weaves together intimate, first-person interviews, exclusive interrogation footage and rare archival material. Along the way, it gives you a glimpse into the dark heart of a dangerous romance. Listen as the key players, family of the survivors and those that investigated the horrific crimes reveal the secrets to each sordid tale. Fatal Attraction… because love doesn’t just hurt, it can kill!
Fatal Attraction (2013 )
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Hairy Bikers Everyday Gourmets (2013 )
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Idris Elba travels from his childhood home in east London to 'Motor City' - Detroit - and then on to New Jersey where he delves into the history of the first boy racers and explores how the quest for high speed has shaped professional motorsport and popular culture.
Idris Elba: King of Speed (2013 )
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Hungry for facts about the food you consume? All You Can Eat, hosted by comedian John Pinette, takes the country's culinary obsession in a whole new direction. He'll be serving up everything you need to know about great food. You won't get recipes or travel to foreign countries, but you will get the complete history, technology, and the process behind every single bite. From factories and farmlands to restaurants and retail, this is the story of how what we eat ends up in our mouths.
All You Can Eat (2013 )
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This is Spain as you've never seen it before. Soar above the most beautiful landscapes, and enjoy the colorful and contrasting topographies of one of the most stunning places on earth.
Aerial Spain (2013 )
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Comedians Jay Larson and Sean Patton explore bars featured in Esquire magazine’s annual rundown of the best in the country. With stops in Milwaukee, Chicago and San Francisco, Jay and Sean drink their way through neighborhood dives and swanky bars alike. More than just a cross-country bar crawl, this is a happy hour any self-respecting man should experience in his lifetime.
Best Bars In America (2013 )
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An alien investigation crew
Uncovering Aliens (2013 )
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Join Kelly Cox as she hunts, forages, and farms her way across the globe to search for the best ingredients our planet has to offer.
Original Fare (2013 )
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You brought it home, now what? Find out how to transform anything with fur, fins and feathers into delicious table fare in what's been called "the fastest half-hour on outdoor television." Veteran wild game cooking expert Scott Leysath leads a pack of professional and home chefs, cookbook authors and outdoor experts on a quest to discover the best recipes, tips and techniques that will make the most of your fish and game from the field to the table. Each week, Chef Leysath is joined by an engaging and diverse group of contributors from award-winning fine dining chefs to down home rednecks. From trophy antlered game to a cooler full of catfish, The Sporting Chef shows the way to make it all taste great.
The Sporting Chef (2013 )
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Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.
Mankind Decoded (2013 )
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Preserving and celebrating the people, events and places that have shaped Colorado.
Colorado Experience (2013 )
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Dive WWII : Our secret history (2013 )
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Deadly Wives (2013 )
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Whale Adventure with Nigel Marven (2013 )
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Alien Mysteries is a Canadian UFO documentary series featuring eyewitness testimony that is produced by Exploration Production Inc. for Discovery Channel. Alien Mysteries showcases the real life stories of ordinary people who fall victim of alien abduction or attack. Alien Mysteries debuted on Discovery Canada on March 3, 2013.
Alien Mysteries (2013 )
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Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult brings viewers face to face with people who spent years living in fear according to a megalomaniac's version of the truth. Compelling interviews and remarkable re-creations offer a rarely seen firsthand picture of life inside a cult.
Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult (2013 )
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Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin sets off on a worldwide journey of discovery to find out why animals of different species make friends with each other, and even with humans.
Animal Odd Couples (2013 )
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What if we were to look to our primate predecessors to understand human interaction and social dynamics? Not only do we share 98% of our genetic code with our ape relatives, we also share the same inherent basic instincts. Presented by actor Peter Elliot, this revealing, often comic series explores our battles for power, territory, sex and allegiance with that of our monkey cousins.
Going Ape (2013 )
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Real convicted killers face the camera and describe their crimes in full detail.
The Killer Speaks (2013 )
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Bullet Points dives into history’s most important battles to learn their larger significance in the outcome of the war. Top expert analysis, cutting edge CGI, eyewitness accounts, and archival footage illustrate this riveting Cliff’s Notes version of how wars were won in part because of these momentous battles.
Bullet Points (2013 )
