The Lockheed Constellation, known as the "Connie," was one of the most elegant and aesthetically-pleasing aircraft to ever take flight. The iconic American airliner was the end product of a four-decade long search for the perfect airliner.
In May 1941, the maiden flight of Britain’s first jet-powered aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39, represents a major technological breakthrough and ushers in a new era. In the years that follow, British designers and engineers struggle to harness the power of this new propulsion system.
In the remote mountains of southwest China lives one of the most remarkable, elusive and endangered primates in the world: the Golden Monkey. Journey to beautiful, untouched mountain regions and enjoy unprecedented access to a troop of these unique, rarely filmed animals.
To counter WWI German airships, Britain develops a hybrid aircraft by welding the fuselages of two planes together. During WWII both Germany and the Allies would build twin-fuselage aircraft.
The Fukushima nuclear disaster is one of the worst cases of radioactive contamination in history. Even now, three years later, few details are available as to how such a massive release of radioactive materials occurred. This documentary attempts to get to the bottom of the mystery.
TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the site of one of history's worst nuclear disasters: the meltdown of three nuclear reactors. The decommissioning program in Japan learns from the Three Mile Island decommissioning in the US after the nuclear plant accident in 1976 in Pennsylvania.
Around 600 Stradivarius-made violins still exist, but the secret of its unrivaled sound remains veiled in mystery. Join Karen Gomyo, a New York-based Stradivarius player, and performers, artisans, and scientists on a 300-year journey tracing the saga of this sublime instrument.
With the Cold War raging and Britain on the front line, a true supersonic and very fast-climbing interceptor is needed. Fortunately, the RAF has one. Dubbed “The Aluminum Rocket,” the English Electric Lightning always rises to the occasion.
What is the current status of the Chernobyl decommissioning since the 1986 disaster?
Spanning five decades, the Hawker Hunter is Britain's longest-serving jet fighter. From Argentina to Sweden, numerous countries line up to buy this plane that stands up to and competes with faster, newer designs.
Volkenrode, an idyllic rural district in WWII Germany, remained untouched by Allied bombs during WWII. But beneath the peaceful veneer of treetops and farmhouses, was a secret Nazi complex. One that housed some of the most advanced research facilities in the entire world.
In his own words, Vice Admiral Dunn shares his story from Naval Academy Midshipman to Commander of the Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet. After earning his wings in 1953 and flying A-1 Skyraiders, he took part in A-4 Skyhawk bombing runs for Attack Squadron 146 against North Vietnamese targets.
In 1950, North Korean leader Kim Il Sung orders the North Korean People's Army across the 38th Parallel. Within a day, North Korea's tanks roll to the perimeter of Seoul—forcing the evacuation of the government. Vice Admiral Jerry Miller talks about the early days of the Korean War.
It was advertised as a plane that would change the way people experienced flight. Boeing's SST promised to take passengers around the world in record time by traveling at supersonic speeds—yet not everyone loved the idea.
As war rages across Europe, the Nazis seek to further their exploration of rocket power and create new sophisticated aircraft that will give them dominance of the skies. Alexander Lippisch moves from designing gliders to the first rocket-powered production aircraft: The Komet.
The battle for the night skies over Europe is a treacherous one, with its own set of tactics separate from the combat needs of daytime. An English design soon finds itself a dominant player in the deadly role of night fighter, and before long, Germany has their own creatures of the night.
A whirlwind tour of 2023's biggest breakthroughs, from discovering the earliest human footprints and detecting distant gravitational waves, to unlocking the power of fusion.
With Germany's FW 190 terrorizing the skies of Europe, Britain and America merge the P-51 Mustang and the super Merlin engine to create the ultimate fighting machine.
As the US Navy pressed westward across the Pacific during WWII, the Japanese military turned to desperate, but often lethal tactics - the most legendary of which was the Kamikaze.
Navy fighter pilot "Hot Dog" Brown discusses his training and combat missions over Vietnam.
125 years of Mercedes-Benz history is intertwined with the auction of several 500K and 540K roadsters. Includes archival footage, along with commentary from Sterling Moss, Michael Bock, Jochen Mass, Tommy Kendall and Karl Ludvigsen.
In 1972, a new legal standard for mental health commitment emerged from a Milwaukee lawsuit to become the law of the land. Unfortunately, it has proven to be tragically inadequate.
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Host Molly Hermann reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.
Since fighter planes lack enough fuel to trek deep into enemy territory, engineers found ways for fighters to bring along their supplies.
