"A New Way of Demystifying History"
Did democracy actually originate in Greece? Was the plague the worst epidemic of all time? And did we really work harder in the past than we do today? Is it true that ...? questions what we think we know and takes another look at history.
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The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.
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.
Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.
THE WONDERS OF EUROPE is a four-part docuseries that tells the story of the people who built some of the biggest and most unique landmarks in Europe monuments: the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the temples of the Acropolis, and the Alhambra complex. Intended for a young and international audience, it aims to promote European cultural heritage and architecture. With voice-over narration, each episode will feature spectacular shots of the monuments, interviews with historians and specialists, fictional recreations and innovative 3D modelling to illustrate the successive architectural changes. In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, the writer/director of each episode has been advised by historical experts.
Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.
Britain's iconic and 'secretive' engineering companies reveal how they build the world's most amazing machines. The first part of the series "How to build a nuclear submarine" a documentary following the construction of the Astute nuclear submarine. The second part of the series "How to build a jumbo jet engine", the story of the thousands of people who design, build and test engines at Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plants in Derby and across the UK, making Rolls-Royce a central part of life for the people of places like Derby. The third and final part of the series "How to build Britain's secret engineers" when the documentary team follows workers at a leading British company on a global journey, as they reveal a handful of their secretive projects including getting Chinook helicopters ready for front line service.
The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.
Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion and film.
It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and epic stories and an evolving society of inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher reveals the highs and lows of the most beguiling civilisation in humanity’s rich history in this four-part series made for BBC2.
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology - Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
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This classic series follows the events that sparked the greatest conflict of the century, capturing the drama, the excitement and the ideological juxtapositions of these crucial years. Former CBS News correspondent and commentator Eric Sevareid, one of the world's most respected figures in journalism, presents this extraordinary series featuring stunning original newsreels, soundtracks, and rare archival footage.
Ancient investigations turn tech as specialists harness an advanced digital forensics lab and use the latest scientific discoveries to solve the biggest mysteries of ancient history.
From ancient Egypt - when the Pharaohs ruled - to Anglo-Saxon England, uncover the origins of the curses surrounding the Bust of Nefertiti, the Staffordshire Hoard and more.
Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is the capture and relocation of crocodiles. No animal appears too threatening to Steve, his true respect for animals is the foundation for everything he does.
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.
Host, Gordie Lucius goes on a grand adventure to learn everything he can about nature. Where did life come from? Why are animal’s genitals so weird? Look out Attenborough, there’s a new kid in town.
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
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29 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ...Democracy Was Invented In Greece? | Jun 18, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | ...The Plague Was the Worst Epidemic Ever? | Jun 18, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | ...We Used to Work More? | Jun 18, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | ...We Always Believed in God? | Jul 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | ...The Library of Alexandria Burned Down? | Jul 16, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | ...Vibrators Were Invented for Female Pleasure? | Jul 23, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | ...We Used to Die Younger in the Past? | Jul 27, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | ...Hitler Invented the Autobahn? | Jul 30, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | ...The Steam Engine Started the Industrial Revolution? | Aug 13, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 10 | ...Bartering Was the First Form of Money? | Aug 20, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 11 | ...Men Have Always Worn Trousers? | Aug 27, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 12 | ...Beauty Standards Have Always Been the Same? | Sep 3, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 13 | ...Julius Caesar Was Born by C-Section? | Sep 10, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 14 | ...We All Believed the World Was Flat? | Sep 17, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 15 | ...There Was No Hygiene in the Middle Ages? | Sep 24, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 16 | ...Decadence Caused the Fall of Rome? | Oct 1, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Education Serves the Common Good? | Oct 8, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Pirates Were Always Bad? | Oct 15, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 19 | ... Collective Ownership is Doomed to Fail? | Oct 22, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 20 | ...Pasta Was Made in Italy? | Oct 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Men and Women Have Never Been Equal? | Nov 5, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 22 | ...We have always gone on strike? | Nov 12, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 23 | ...Secret agents have no qualms of conscience? | Nov 19, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 24 | ...We all used to speak the same language? | Nov 26, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 25 | ...We used to live in harmony with nature? | Dec 3, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 26 | ...Borders Have Always Existed? | Dec 10, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 27 | ...Migrations were not as numerous in the past? | Dec 17, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 28 | ...Childhood Is A Modern Invention? | Dec 24, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 29 | ...We Have Always Eaten Meat? | Dec 31, 2025 | 0.0 |
5 episodes • 2026
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ...That the principle of "an eye for an eye" used to apply? | Jan 7, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 2 | ...That raw materials really make countries richer? | Jan 14, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 3 | ...That witch hunts began as early as the Middle Ages? | Jan 21, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 4 | ...That only silk was transported on the Silk Road? | Feb 18, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Feb 25, 2026 | 0.0 |