The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity?...

Travel back in time to one of the most glorious empires in history. For over 1,000 years, Rome was the center of the known world, bringing to her...

Bettany Hughes relives eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and made it the world's first superpower.

Documentary series following the salvage of seven shipwrecks from the river Thames

Nature is given a voice to raise awareness that people need nature in order to survive.

Eva Longoria explores French cuisine and culture.

Tony Robinson goes on a journey across Egypt where a series of incredible new tomb discoveries are being made.

Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt to uncover the lost history buried beneath our...

US Youtube sensation Beau Ouimette, a river detectorist with over 30 years’ experience, and presenter and keen swimmer Rick Edwards search the...

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's...

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

Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing...

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals....

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists,...

It's "Mr. Wizard" for a different decade. Bill Nye is the Science Guy, a host who's hooked on experimenting and explaining. Picking one topic per...

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular...

Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives...

Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the...

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each...