HISTORY™ (HD)

When Motorola introduces the first handheld portable telephone to the world, the futuristic technology sets off a fierce battle among telecommunications companies to produce the most popular cell phone.

Ancient Astronaut Theorist Giorgio Tsoukalos takes a look back at The Top Ten Extraordinary Creatures that just might provide compelling evidence of extraterrestrial visitation.

Simon arrives in one of Asia's most mystifying destinations. He trains with the ninjas and meets the man spearheading a revolutionary culinary movement rooted in local tradition – insect cuisine.

A melting pot of religious practices, Simon gets a taste of Cowpathy, an ancient medicine that involves consuming cow urine. Then, he dives into one of India's most extreme sports - Mallakhamb.

At the turn of the 20th century, Bernard Kroger and another upstart grocer come up with genius innovations that help invent the modern supermarket.

Giorgio Tsoukalos looks at mysterious teachers who have appeared throughout history and reveals The Top Ten Alien Influencers, who he believes provide the ultimate proof of extraterrestrial contact.

Step inside the hidden areas where history was steered in secret. From Churchill's wartime bunker — complete with a direct line to FDR — to a Soviet base in the desert exposed by a daring spy mission.

The Arctic's frozen landscape continues to push the remaining survivalists to the brink. One participant finds themselves at risk for frostbite, while another is convinced the end days are near.

The human mind is home to all our thoughts, dreams and memories. The brain allows us to interpret and experience the world we live in. But are there people who are "wired" differently than most of us?

When the mission looks impossible, you call in special ops — and Dolph Lundgren. Join him as he takes you behind enemy lines to reveal the elite machines behind history's boldest operations.

The Viking's ability to launch devastating raids across vast distances makes him an elite force from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century. He uses both strength and strategy to dominate enemies.

With time running out, the team returns to Le Chameau for another attempt at its elusive stern. When a series of finds threatens to upend their plan, the team must make one final push.