We like to think we can control everything: changing the course of water, reclaiming land, replanting deserts. But there’s one thing we can’t control: the passing of time. But we can change how we see things; using cameras we can start to see the world in different time frames.
We live on an ever-moving planet, and as landscapes are altered, wildlife must march to its rhythm. Driven by instinct, they follow the maps hardwired into their DNA. Some run, some fly, but most swim.
Every year, there are 2 million visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. People come from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the blue haze that gives the park its name or a black bear scurrying into the woods. Most people don’t realize that there is a whole world to be discovered.
What can the animal kingdom teach us about love? Whether it's dancing, making bouquets, or running baths, there's a lot we can learn about romance.
Easter, one of the biggest events in the religious calendar, celebrated by millions and steeped in customs and traditions. Chicks, bunnies, and lambs have become integral to our celebrations, but how have these animals become a part of Easter tradition?
Few animals are more loved than penguins waddling on ice like clumsy people.
Just as the Vietnam War is ending, another begins next door. A Khmer Rouge attack on U.S. interests in Cambodia leave American soldiers trapped in harm's way.
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.
How do you decide nature's weirdest animal? Is it the sloth, that hangs upside down?
How safe are we from the next pandemic? Journey to the island of Riems, off the coast of Germany on the Baltic Sea, to the “Alcatraz for viruses,” where a collective of highly specialized experts from around the world work tirelessly to combat the growing virus threat.
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.
During World War II, as the U.S. Navy presses westward across the Pacific, the Japanese military must resort to desperate tactics, such as the lethal Kamikaze.
Follow two otter pups as they strike out on their own and begin fending for themselves after being cared for by their mother for a year.
THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS reveals the hidden patterns that determine success. Understanding these powers has led scientists to be able to predict success.
How much do you know about animal superpowers? Follow the everyday lives of prairie dogs, howler monkeys, and rattlesnakes, as they harness the power of sound to protect themselves.
Take a trip down memory lane with acclaimed director Doug Liman, of Swingers and Bourne Identity fame, as we see his very first short films and hear first-hand the lessons learned before Hollywood came calling.
Meet Alex McCoy, an award-winning chef on a mission to perfect an American classic: the hamburger. He'll walk you through his tips and tricks to craft the perfect burger, all in the comfort of your kitchen.
An in-depth look at the cars from John Staluppi's impressive "Cars of Dreams" collection before they went up for auction in Leake Auction’s inaugural Scottsdale sale.
From maniacs to sweet-faced assassins, Australia is home to little-known marsupials—small predators with a taste for blood, bone and meat. This is an entertaining introduction to three of the strangest: the numbat, the northern quoll and the dibbler...and those who are trying to keep them safe.
Nature adapts to Earth's changes over millions of years, but how will the animal kingdom fare in our uncertain, rapidly changing world?
Over the past few decades, significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. Authentic archaeological experiments have been filmed in real-time, revealing ancient techniques and methods, unlocking certain secrets of these ancient great builders.
Secret Nazi files from World War II reveal formerly classified technological innovations from brilliant German scientists who raced to create terrifying new “Wonder Weapons” and an atomic bomb. Some of their technological “firsts” remain the basis for modern-day air and spacecraft.
In the mid-60's, a Supersonic airliner seemed a logical progression from the proven success of earlier jet transports. An ambitious Anglo-Franco alliance grappled with enormous aerospace obstacles from both sides of the English Channel.
