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- Sharp shooters compete in situations based on historical events.
- This program strives to give the viewer an impression of what it is like to actually be on the moon. It provides a romantic, inspirational depiction of the Apollo astronauts travels on the moon peppered by their quotations of their impressions.
- The great follow-up to 'Walking with Dinosaurs' and 'Walking with Beasts', presented by Professor Robert Winston, explains the story of human evolution.
- Anton Petrov provides background, explanations and discussion of the latest discoveries in cosmology, astrophysics and space exploration with animated simulations to ensure the topics are understandable. With so much happening in space science it's a wonder he is able to keep us up to date.
- In two brutal days in 1934 Adolf Hitler and his senior staff would capture and execute Ernst Roehm, the rest of the senior leaders of the Sturmabteilung (SA) and perhaps 1000 other enemies and threats to his control of Germany. With Germany now under his control the expansion of Germany could begin.
- When the cowardly bureaucrat Catus Decianus breaks a peace treaty with the Iceni by brutalizing and humiliating their queen Boudica and her daughters the Iceian and allies join the queen in a campaign of revenge against the Romans. They plunder Roman cities killing all the inhabitants and burning the cities to the ground until a vastly outnumbered Roman legion faces Boudica's furious hoard.
- The excavations of Pompeii reveal a thriving sex industry with prostitutes ranging from female slaves to male celebrities. But like today sexual promiscuity was not considered proper or even legal. This program examines how such blatant behavior could flourish under fairly strict social norms and whether Pompeii was a sexual hot spot or reflects common practice in the Roman Empire.
- This 10-part mini-series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth's continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of the earth's crust, assembling and separating.
- The Juno probe is the most recent visitor to Jupiter. Orbiting and examining Jupiter with a variety of instruments it provided new understanding of the storms on the planet and Jupiter's interior. New simulations examine the impact of Jupiter on the evolution of the Solar System.
- Noteworthy World War II battles of US General George S. Patton are examined.
- Paleontologist Jack Horner questions the assumption that Tyrannosaurus Rex was a predator. He thinks there is a reasonable chance it was a scavenger that had little ability to hunt or even run. He's out in the field looking for evidence to try to settle the debate.
- Exploring the unexpected, into the scientific subjects that defy expectations.
- This program contends that the popular perception of the Muslim occupation of Spain toward the end of the first millennium is largely wrong. The eighth century Muslim invasion of the Iberian Pennisula was largely welcomed by the locals and rejuvenated the area with advanced technology, agriculture and a construction boom. This program describes these innovations. All this changed in the eleventh century when the regional government fragmented. That set the stage for the Christian invasion and the Islamic fundamentalist resistance leading to more of a civil war than a holy war that decimated the region with corruption, destruction and exile.
- Urartu was an early first millennium BC kingdom located in the Armenian highlands. Thanks to its animosity with Assyria, it had militaristic society and is thought to be the first kingdom to convert form bronze to iron weaponry leading Assyria to quickly follow suit. The kingdom is also know for an aqueduct, the Channel of Semiramis, a remarkable engineering feat for it's time. In modern times Urartu was unknown until the mid 1800s. Much of its history is now well documented but as of this writing the story of its beginnings and disappearance are still unclear.
- Caspian Report provides analysis, news and relevant history about geopolitics. The primary focus of the channel in Asia with occasional ventures into Africa and the Americas. Stories include both cooperation and conflict presented from multiple perspectives with occasional informed prognostication.
- Real Science explains diverse topics in the field of life science in depth but in plain English and with great compassion. Any technical terms are clearly explained, Many of the topics have important impact on human society or the environment which are also explained.
- As dinosaurs grew into the behemoths of the Cretaceous period they evolved many extraordinary but apparently useless features including spikes, sails horns, crests and the tiny "arms" of tyrannosaurs. The program reviews these unusual features and discusses theories of why they exist.
- This program describes the detective work and evidence for the generally accepted causes of two of the five mass extinctions, the KT and Permian. Then follows a diatribe on the speculation that human civilization may cause the sixth mass extinction.
- The discovery of a rare, well-preserve, juvenile, woolly mammoth provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn about this extinct species. National Geographic rides along as the full battery of state-of-the-art analytical methods reveal its secrets.
- Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, Mysteries of the Great Lakes will take you on a journey through the greatest lake system in the world, and showcase the amazing geography, ecology, science, and history of the region.
- A British company who broadcast since 2020 on YouTube with varieties of Star Trek Universe - "Trekker" culture. An easy to watch documentary YouTube channel for educational and reference pop culture.
- Program provides an historical archive of how gangsters took advantage of changes in public policy to gain wealth and power in the first half of the twentieth century and how they met their ends. The post World War I raise and fall of bank robbery gangs is briefly described.
- A new exhibit at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum will feature three T. Rex skeletons of various ages and sizes. Follow along as scientists tease out clues to how these animals probably looked and behaved despite an abundance of missing pieces.
- Half as Interesting is an entertaining, fact-based, educational series covering diverse topics of general interest presented in a somewhat humorous, quirky style. Topics range from curious to weird and are rarely important to know unless you're looking for some lunch room or coffee break conversation starters.
- Astrum is your tour guide to the Solar System and beyond. As humankind's space probes traverse the Solar System Astrum takes you along to learn what they discover about the sun, planets, moons and planetoids. And Astrum shares the findings of the growing fleet space telescopes.
- National Geographic reviews Jack Horner's research into juvenile dinosaurs. His evidence suggests that juvenile dinosaurs looked sufficiently different from adults that they have sometimes been mistaken for a separate species. The program examines specific changes that occurred as dinosaurs aged and speculates on why the changes were necessary.
- Engaging stories and biographies from World War Two and the Cold War.
- Science Insider explains the science we encounter in our daily lives. It includes several series such as: 'Debunked' which reveals the truth about health myths, 'What's Inside' which reveals the world we can't see and 'What If' which delves into speculative science.
- Wendover Productions spans the globe with stories about how the world works on subjects including; economics, logistics, politics, transportation and technology. Each story is information rich with deep analysis and insight into the broad implications of the story that is rarely found in the traditional news media anymore.
- ChemicalForce demonstrates the inorganic chemistry of highly reactive, unstable or hard to obtain elements and chemical compounds. Most reactions are oxidation-reduction reactions than may involve color changes, combustion or even explosions.
- In Mideval Europe castles were the ultimate symbol of dominance. But they also had to serve several different functions; power projection, defense of the realm, and not in the least, a glorious home for the castle's master. These three functions are examined in turn as the history unfolds of how castles evolved over the centuries to a adapt to changing demands.
- This program examines the history and physiology of crucifixion. Though generally associated with the Roman Empire, it began with impalement, a method of public execution by torture, in the Assyrian Empire. Through extensive use the Roman Empire refined methods to maximize and, by delaying death, extend the suffering of the victim. In recent centuries crucifixion has experienced a renaissance in various forms but with the same purpose; state sponsored terrorism to suppress opposition.
- We join the trial of a suspected serial killer as the judge gives his final instructions to the jury. The jury seems set to convict but the foreman persuades them to first examine the evidence. As he reviews the evidence and describes the various murders the jurors begin to waiver. As the foreman continues to vividly recount the killings one by one it becomes more and more obvious that he is more involved in the case than he is letting on.
- Great Canadian Rivers visits the 40 rivers large enough to support commercial trade of one sort or another sometime after the Europeans arrived. The many aspects of the rivers are described including; geology and formation, course though the Canadian landscape, environments from the headwaters to the sea, ecology and wildlife, history of human use from commerce to recreation, and indigenous and current inhabitants whether in outposts, villages or cities. On the scene videography and archival photography illustrate the narration and interviews of local inhabitants.
- Paul Sereno visited the Sahara Desert looking for dinosaur fossils. But the Sahara was not always desert. Instead Paul found not one, but several species of gigantic crocodiles from the time of dinosaurs. As he studies their fossils he comes to realize that many of them were dinosaurs' worst nightmares.
- TopTenz reveals the truth behind stories of general or unusual interest particularly topics that are surprising or oft misunderstood. Themes vary widely and topics are presented, as you'd expect, in groups of ten. Simon Whistler provides a hint of sarcasm to each subject.
- The Scythians, skilled horsemen and nomadic conquerors, built a feared Empire in the vast Eurasian steppe between the 9th and 2rd century B.C. The only remaining traces of this people are their graves: the Kourganes.
- Paper Skies tells some of the more unusual oops stories from the history of aviation. Subjects include a pilot who flew the wrong way around the world, a jet fighter that shot itself down, an accidental nuclear bomb drop and surprising events.
- A scientist wants to recover some mammoth DNA to clone a live mammoth. So he finds a buried mammoth in the vast, rock hard permafrost of Siberia, digs it out in the middle of a blizzard and flies it home. Of course he needed a little help. So he befriended an arctic nomad who knows ever rill, rock, pond and stream in the entire region. As background to the quest, National Geographic relates the migratory history of the mammoth family.
- Under the control of the Stasi East Germany was the most repressive police state in the history of the world. Yet it managed to convince the West that it was being progressive. Here is the story of how the Stasi gained control over the lives of the East German people and the methods it used.
- 'Forced March' describes the prevalent drug use by the Nazi armed forces during World War Two. Emerging from the open society following World War One, German pharmaceutical companies grew into a major industry producing inexpensive feel good drugs for the world. So the Nazi military thought it natural to use drugs to enhance soldier performance and even planned campaigns that required them. The invasion of France required a three day Panzer attack without sleep that would have been impossible without stimulants. Fortuanately, both man and machines were afforded a recovery period after the France campaign. But extended periods of drug use without rest in the Battle of Britain and North Africa lead to Nazi collapse. Meanwhile, drug use would soon take it's toll on the Nazi's leader, Adolf Hitler.
- Unprepared for a protracted war, the huge number of prisoners of war overwhelmed both sides ability to hold them. Coupled with the bitter animosity toward the enemy this lead to inhuman conditions in prisoner of war camps. This program tells the history of the worst of the Union prison camps, Camp Douglas, in the context of the attitudes and events outside the camp.
- Recent paleontological discoveries suggest that T-Rex might not have been the biggest predator of its time. Enter Giganotosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus.
- The Scott Manley channel explains complex and technical aspects of space travel and rocket design in plain English. The concepts are also applied to the more realistic video games that include aspects of space travel. Extensive simulations and demonstrations aid the explanations. Topics of personal interest to Scott or requested by viewers are occasionally included.
- Ward Carroll's channel provides a deep look inside United States naval aviation. A Tomcat radar intercept officer for 20 years Ward shares his particular knowledge and interest in the F-14 and occasionally other topics from his experiences.
- Binkov's Battlegrounds reports news, developments and analysis related to the global military arena particularly involving the superpowers. Speculative pieces on how various military forces would fair against one another in certain situations are offered from time to time.
- Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.
- OBF spans the globe looking for interesting stories in interesting locations. Some stories involve new and potentially earth changing technologies. Other stories involve odd political situations with broad ramifications that most will likely make headlines in the years ahead.
- Arvin Ash strives to explain scientific concepts that often seem so complex or submerged in mathematics that few us understand them. To provide clarity he uses animated diagrams, rather than analogies, accompanied by concise, carefully written narration to describe the phenomena.
- With Geography as it's foundation Atlas Pro examines the biological, environmental and political aspects of the Earth and it's nearest, and even not so near, neighbors throughout history. Expect to visit some obscure but fascinating and eye-opening places you may otherwise never have a change to see.