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

Why Not Us takes you into the locker rooms, practice facilities, dorm rooms, classrooms and communities of some of the most well-respected HBCU...

Since 1965, when it was launched by Octavian Paler on Romanian Television, TeleEncyclopedia has "illuminated" the communist era for many Romanians....

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...

Documentary on Antoine de Caunes, a French television presenter, comedian, actor, journalist, writer and film director.

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

In this documentary series, interspersed with historical reconstructions, Tom Waes investigates what has happened since the arrival of the first Homo...

There are more than ten thousand monuments across the country that honour the war dead . But what of the bloody battles fought on our home soil, in...

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

Renowned author and journalist David Lagerkrantz, along with historians, forensic scientists and investigators, sheds new light on Swedish murders in...

The porn industry creates endless images and videos that are consumed by billions worldwide, yet surprisingly little is known about how this...

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary,...

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of...

The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact...

Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and...

Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of...

A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From...

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and...