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Fifteen miles south of Cairo lies the site of a royal graveyard...and an ancient crime scene. When archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old burial...

A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how...

To many, the legacy of King Henry VIII begins and ends with his six wives. But remarkable though his marital history is, it is not what defines him....

Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world's mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.

Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a...

Nowhere is the full range of nature's force more apparent than during a volcanic eruption. Join us on daring odysseys to the fiery hearts of these...

A number of iconic species call the vast biodiversity of Africa home. From close-knit communities of hamadryas baboons to graceful herds of...

Taking viewers back to the Atomic Age of the mid-20th century by going on a mission to identify the endless possibilities of atoms as an energy...

Experts take a deep dive into modern history's worst disasters to highlight ten crucial missteps behind each catastrophe.

Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species, from America to Australia, and from Britain to Zimbabwe. This six-part series looks at the...

The waters bordering the Arabian Peninsula are home to a host of unique marine animals: from predators like zebra sharks and giant stingrays, to...

Every year, two million zebras and wildebeest thunder along the Serengeti plains on a pilgrimage to the grassy highlands. Witness the largest mass...

The narrow coast that runs along the southern tip of Africa is home to an abundance of vibrant wildlife, thanks to the two ocean currents that wash...

With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia's most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo life isn't...

From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.

Follows the action at Johannesburg’s two biggest international airports, as well as urban helicopter crews flying life-or-death medivac...

A high testosterone action adventure series on the edge of aviation’s final frontier, starring the daring mavericks who risk their lives in the...

Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.

Join Elizabeth McGovern as she takes an in-depth look at the young American heiresses whose real life stories inspired the acclaimed TV drama Downton...

Britain in Color showcases key moments in 20th century Britain seen for the first time in color.