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A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Canned food began with Napoleon's contest to preserve food, won by Appert's boiled, sealed bottles. The British later developed metal cans, though early ones exploded or caused illness. Can openers came 30 years later. Pasteur's germ theory explained spoilage. Pressure-cooking improved taste, and now, 'raddaperization'—zapping food—is the future. Canning evolved from battlefield necessity to high-

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Our cities are being attacked, overrun and overwhelmed with pests and invasive species bent on decimating our homes and threatening our well being. What happens if these urban invaders continue to expand their territory and occupy our safe haven? Is it just a matter of time before an emerging deadly disease carried by one of those urban invaders creates havoc in our big cities?

Derek Acorah's The Past Hunters investigate Thackray Medical Museum, believed to one of Leeds most haunted buildings. Workers claim to have witnessed constant paranormal activity in the museum and one claim is that two Victorian ghosts are trapped inside of the location.

Major Graham's Mansion, in the Virginia countryside, houses dark secrets that the team attempts to uncover.

Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.

Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.

RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ - experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the most visited attractions in the United Kingdom. People visit it not only for the fun, but to also hopefully catch a glimpse of the many ghosts that haunt there.

Westward ho! We settle in Salt Lake City, where we learn about Bringham Young's settlement of the Utah territory and his monument at This is the Place Park. Then we dig in the dirt to find hundreds of perfectly preserved dinosaurs at the Utah Natural History museum. We'll take a look at some US aviation history at the Hill Air force Base museum, and see how life was like for the Utah pioneers at F

TTH heads to the great white North…kind of. We visit the world class city of Toronto. There we'll head straight up the Western Hemisphere's tallest structure, the CN Tower. Next we score a look at the Hockey Hall of Fame and see a North American castle at Casa Loma. Finally we see how the British defended their city against the newly formed United States at Fort York.

Trolling for Chinook Salmon in Prince Rupert then making big run Southbound to Hartley Bay through Grenville Channel!

Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.

Join us as we cruise the backwaters of Kerala, one of the most beautiful and serene areas of India. We explore the cities of Cochin and Kozhikode. Attend a local theatre performance and learn about traditional drama styles. The drama continues as we witness a local festival and then take in a display of the ancient art of Kalaripayattu. Bill helps raise the Chinese fishing nets at dusk and tour a

Every major country has a destination that is incredible but not well known to outsiders—Jaisalmer is such a place. Once a major stop along the silk road, this living museum and surrounding countryside has something for everyone: tragic history, unbelievable architecture, unique cultural groups and resilient wildlife.

Nicknamed the Garden of Eden, this volcanic caldera is home to over 25,000 big game animals. Here survival isn't just a game—it's a matter of life and death. You'll witness one of the great acts of nature—buffalo, lion and hyena in a face-to-face struggle for dominance. Life in the crater can take surprising twists.

Amboseli National Park has had several years of drought so we're anxious to see if the famous elephant herds are healthy. Journeys takes to the air and ground to get a count of these incredible animals. Along the way, we visit the local Masai to see how they're adjusting to encroaching civilization and we encounter buffalo, hippos and numerous bird species that make Amboseli so special.

Several of the world's best kayakers are led by South African legend, Steve Fisher, on a trip down one of the most difficult rivers in the world.

This episode of Nomads provides a sneak peek at life as a professional wakeboarder, what the sport is, and the east coast world of wakeboarding.

Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.

The tropical climate and varied topography of the Costa Rica have fostered exceptional biodiversity, with wildlife from both North and South America. From the peaks of volcanoes down to the Pacific and Caribbean shores, let's discover the life of 90 of the most remarkable mammals, beautiful birds, and astonishing reptiles….

Africa is in fashion! Its flag? Wax print, which more and more Franco-African designers are choosing to incorporate into their creations. Flora Coquerel, a Franco-Beninese woman and the winner of MissFrance 2014, invites us to follow them in their intense and globalised life for a success story - how the colours of a simple fabric have become the symbol of the cultural melting pot of an entire gen

A Dog's Life explores the widely assumed facts that may actually be based on faulty and out-dated research. Ingenious experiments and meticulous observation reveal that the problems dogs solve best are those that involve interacting with humans. A fascinating and fun documentary that gives us 'a dog's eye view' on the world.

Andalusia, the Spanish territory has a confluence of cultures which is represented in its architecture! Visigothic, Roman, Byzantine and Arab - the structures in the region display all these influences. Between 8th & 15th century, several dynasties from Arab to Berber conquered Andalusia impacting the way of life of people. The film tells this story through beautiful edifices of Andalusia.

Coral Sea Dreaming enters into the very heart of life - and death - on a coral reef. It is a story that spans 500 million years and stars some of the most exotic and wonderous marine creatures on earth. Coral is the planet's greatest natu- ral architect, and coral reefs boast the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem.

Narrated by Iain Glen, this film focuses on the fragile existence of the Scottish Wildcats, their status and what conservation efforts are being undertaken to ensure their survival.

This film is a visual thrill, a dream come true of men flying alongside the last Wild Eagle living in the Alps. It is the story of an unlikely encounter between Roï the last Sea Eagle in the wild in the French Alps and Kaaba a bird of the same species, but one that has been captive for years. With the help of one man who is going to change her destiny we witness Kaaba as she undergoes an astonishi

Herpetologist Vince Shacks and underwater cameraman Brad Bestelink go on a unique crocodile diving adventure to find out more about these cave systems, and how the reptiles use them. They enter a dark underworld of mystery and danger, and they find themselves doing things that no one has ever attempted before. Apart from swimming with huge crocodiles, they're the first to noose a wild Nile crocodi

There is more to Japan's natural landscape than just Mount Fuji! Discover the country's numerous mountains and the ethos of the people who live there. From mountains with eight peaks, mountain gods who keep locals in their awe to building snow monsters & embracing modern activities like skiing - this documentary shows the unseen side to Japan!

Go for launch! We visit Space Shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center. Then, we check out the glitch and glamour at the Hollywood Museum. We'll learn about the Holocaust at the Holocaust Museum and Japanese Internment during WWII at the Japanese/American National Museum. After that, we dig for bones at the famous La Brea Tar Pits.

Up, up and away! We discover St. Petersburg Florida's aviation roots at the St.Pete History Museum. Then, comb your mustache, we visit the Dali Museum to look at Salvador Dali's amazing masterworks. We'll dredge the deep looking for sponges, and defend the bay at Fort Desoto.

Weather is universal and it's also Extra Terrestrial. Learn about space weather and how it can impact us on earth. Supercells are unique storms that scientists have learnt to measure into three types. Under the earth's crust, nature is extremely energetic, and we see this through the Volcano which acts as our eye into the forces beneath our feet. Learn about the purple buzzing glow called St Elmo'

Humpback Whales, perfect water, summer sunshine and one of the finest fishing Chinook Salmon solo fishing days!

Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.

The Golden Temple is the centerpiece of the city of Amritsar, and probably the second most photographed building in India, but few know about the building or the people who built it. The most significant building to people of the Sikh faith, it is open to people of all faiths. We witness the celebration of the changing of the guard before heading into the mountains for a visit to the British influ

The people and wildlife of the western state of Gujarat have found ways to survive in an inhospitable environment. Unique big game exists side-by-side with some of the most talented and unique craftsman in the world. Bill gets the inside scoop on this strange land and is doubly surprised by his local guide.

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and one of the most fascinating cities in Africa. On our visit we'll see the colonial architecture of a bygone era and the ultra-modern side of town as well. We'll learn the truth behind the "Out of Africa" story and our host gets eye-to-eye with some endangered giraffes.

This under-visited, and far western Kenyan park area, is renowned for its giant flamingo gatherings that literally turn lakes pink. We explore these many parks on foot, in a safari vehicle and on horseback searching out the local legends that have marked this region the death zone. Our host faces imminent doom in three unique parks in this fast-paced episode.

Respect is something all skiing athletes must have. Respect for different cultures, lifestyles and their environment.

Several of the world's best kayakers are led by South African legend, Steve Fisher, on a trip down one of the most difficult rivers in the world.

Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.

The modern music scene is still reeling from the Rock 'n' Roll ban of the Cultural Revolution. Join them as they strive to become the rock stars of tomorrow.

"D-DAY" - June 6th 1944: Normandy landings Personal and daily items such as helmets, badges, bullets, weapons, cans have been uncovered by recent archeological digs. These traces left behind by soldiers and civilians on the battle ground and findings of underground passages and blockhouses kept secret provide new insights into 2WW History.

The Manhattan Project united brilliant minds to build the first atomic bomb and end WWII. Among them was John Edmund Gray, who contributed his intellect, not weaponry. After the war, he became a key advocate for peaceful atomic energy and worked with Admiral Rickover and post-war Japan. His legacy reflects one of 16.1 million American WWII stories rooted in science and service.

Paris and Berlin have developed and grown facing each other over four centuries of tumultuous historical relationships and mutual admiration. The architecture and urbanism bear witness of this complex and rich confrontation.