Curiosity Channel

'S1/E1 - Wind And Ocean'. In the Arctic, the high Alps and off the coast of Florida, scientists are studying the huge ocean and air currents that make our weather and rule our lives.

'S1/E2 - Fire And Ice'. Expeditions to active volcanoes and frozen glaciers reveal how these extreme and opposing forces are powering our weather.

Once thought to be mermaids, beautiful sirens that could lure sailors to their deaths, the blubber butts are actually gentle giants.

Agile hunters and graceful in the water, and yet bloated sausages on land, seals entertain us with dramatic courtships, an endless playful sense of curiosity.

'S1/E3 - Survivors'. What changes has the Earth undergone through the eyes of the puma and leopard? From the almost complete disappearance of American wildlife to the rise of man.

Few things are more wondrous than the gift of flight, but some birds have chosen to give it up - the question is, why? Whether it is to save energy?

To many, the wolverine is the stuff of movie superheroes, but they are some of the toughest, strongest, and most mysterious animals around.

'S1/E2 - Fire And Ice'. Expeditions to active volcanoes and frozen glaciers reveal how these extreme and opposing forces are powering our weather.

Easter, one of the biggest events in the religious calendar, celebrated by millions and steeped in customs and traditions.

'S1/E1 - Fighting For A Mate'. Biological instinct is driven by three things, to stay alive, to find food, and to breed, passing on a genetic legacy.

Once thought to be mermaids, beautiful sirens that could lure sailors to their deaths, the blubber butts are actually gentle giants.

'S1/E1 - The Secret Life of Plants'. Every day in nature, hidden miracles are occurring. Plants are communicating, helping each other thrive. Cutting-edge science is revealing surprising abilities of plants.

If Australia makes you think of beaches and BBQs, cricket, and cork hats, you haven't seen anything yet.

Easter, one of the biggest events in the religious calendar, celebrated by millions and steeped in customs and traditions.

Half of all bird species undertake annual migrations, everything from heavy-bodied swans to delicate hummingbirds.

'S1/E2 - Fighting For Food'. All animals, no matter how big or small must face a daily struggle to find food.

'S1/E1 - Fighting For A Mate'. Biological instinct is driven by three things, to stay alive, to find food, and to breed, passing on a genetic legacy.

Few things are more wondrous than the gift of flight, but some birds have chosen to give it up - the question is, why? Whether it is to save energy?

To many, the wolverine is the stuff of movie superheroes, but they are some of the toughest, strongest, and most mysterious animals around.

If Australia makes you think of beaches and BBQs, cricket, and cork hats, you haven't seen anything yet.

Easter, one of the biggest events in the religious calendar, celebrated by millions and steeped in customs and traditions.

Half of all bird species undertake annual migrations, everything from heavy-bodied swans to delicate hummingbirds.

'S1/E2 - Fighting For Food'. All animals, no matter how big or small must face a daily struggle to find food.

'S1/E1 - Fighting For A Mate'. Biological instinct is driven by three things, to stay alive, to find food, and to breed, passing on a genetic legacy.

Few things are more wondrous than the gift of flight, but some birds have chosen to give it up - the question is, why? Whether it is to save energy?

To many, the wolverine is the stuff of movie superheroes, but they are some of the toughest, strongest, and most mysterious animals around.

'S1/E3 - The Vikings: The Ships of the Vikings'. The Vikings were great explorers and sailors. They exceeded all others in that area. Speedy, lightweight ships carried Nordic warriors all the way from their Scandinavia.

'S1/E1'. This is a story of two Celtic nations, a shared heritage and a forgotten war that could have changed the course of history.

'S1/E2'. What happened when the army of Robert Bruce invaded Ireland in order to unite the Celtic nations against English oppression?

Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave?

While the graphic art of Ancient Egypt is very familiar, little is known about the artists, the scribes. Who were they?

'S1/E2 - The Vikings: Early Viking Society and Religion'. In this episode, we learn how early Viking society developed, what the sacred rituals really were, and what role women played in Viking religion.

'S1/E4 - The Vikings: Weapons of the Vikings'. The Vikings were fighting machines. They plundered lands from central Asia to North America and defeated the armies of the greatest empires. What was their secret?

'S1/E2'. What happened when the army of Robert Bruce invaded Ireland in order to unite the Celtic nations against English oppression?

'S1/E1 - The Salazar Era in Portugal'. Portugal is the scene of Europe's longest right-wing dictatorship. Until 1974, the Estado Novo, the 'New State' ruled the country for over four decades.

Follow us into the lost empires of Turkmenistan.

Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-meter-long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. Who is hiding in the grave?

'S1/E3 - The Vikings: The Ships of the Vikings'. The Vikings were great explorers and sailors. They exceeded all others in that area. Speedy, lightweight ships carried Nordic warriors all the way from their Scandinavia.

'S1/E1 - Alexander The Great'. What if Alexander had not died at the age of 32? What if he had listened to advisors and returned to Macedonia instead of going on his worldwide conquest?

'S1/E2 - Race To The Moon'. What is the future of the human presence in space? How might things be different if there had not been a Cold War and a Space Race?

'S1/E1 - The Salazar Era in Portugal'. Portugal is the scene of Europe's longest right-wing dictatorship. Until 1974, the Estado Novo, the 'New State' ruled the country for over four decades.

'S1/E2 - The Regime of the Colonels in Greece'. Under the command of Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos, the military forces arbitrarily implement a NATO coup plan developed for Greece in the event of a Communist overthrow.

150 years ago, Japan opened up to the world and took giant steps towards modernity.

Follow us into the lost empires of Turkmenistan.

'S1/E4 - The Vikings: Weapons of the Vikings'. The Vikings were fighting machines. They plundered lands from central Asia to North America and defeated the armies of the greatest empires. What was their secret?