In the spring of 1798, Napoleon set out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt.

This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest...

From dangerous explosives and deadly curses that put everyday people at risk, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, each episode digs into...

A historical exploration about the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the preserved Roman city it left behind.

The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. Steve Backshall takes on physical challenges, encounters extraordinary...

Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage,...

A spectacular journey which uncovers how the Viking era has left its imprint on the way of life and landscape of Norway, and the parallels observed...

What it felt like to live through the collapse of communism and democracy. A series of films by Adam Curtis.

Join a crazy adventure from the Stone Age to independence. A new comedy series about the history of Finland. Who really murdered Rasputin? How did...

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of...

The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.

This daring original series stars postmodern bad boys of magic Penn & Teller as they question many of our culture's most cherished and widely held...

Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual...

The science of living and the randomness of death are combined with a dash of Darwinism. Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists,...

An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate...

Charlie Brooker's acerbic take on recent TV contains reviews of current shows, as well as stories and commentary on how television is produced.

Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.

Self-proclaimed business expert, writer, director and comedian Nathan Fielder helps real small businesses turn a profit with marketing tactics that...

The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British...

With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest...

Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new...

British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel,...

Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand....