Curiosity Stream

With its exceptional beauty, diverse flora, and rich fauna, the 2389-meter-high peak of Vanil Noir forms the heart of an almost untouched nature reserve.

It's early summer at an abandoned former world war one airfield in Essex - home to all five of Britain's species of owl.

More than a tangle of roots growing out of swampy muck, the Mangroves are nurseries for the marine life of the Bahamas.

Cold-blooded reptiles have evolved in almost incredible ways to survive and even prosper in the harshest of conditions.

From Australia's southwest coast comes the tale of a sea lion pup and the unique animals that share its rugged home.

The Upper Engadin boasts a host of superlatives. The highest shipping line in Europe, the largest ibex population in Switzerland, and the oldest Swiss stone pines.

With its exceptional beauty, diverse flora, and rich fauna, the 2389-meter-high peak of Vanil Noir forms the heart of an almost untouched nature reserve.

The Aletsch region is a unique natural monument. But climate change is giving the glacier a tremendous amount of trouble.

More than a tangle of roots growing out of swampy muck, the Mangroves are nurseries for the marine life of the Bahamas.

Hidden away beneath the surface of the Bahamian archipelago is a magical world millions of years in the making.

Koala Country is the story of one young male koala from his birth to the time when he becomes the dominant male of a patch of the eucalyptus forest.

The first life forms on the planet were microscopic, single-celled organisms, it took billions of years before more complex creatures evolved.

Hidden away beneath the surface of the Bahamian archipelago is a magical world millions of years in the making.

An amazing underwater metropolis, the biodiversity of the reef is critical to species living in the Bahamas.

Not until the sun sets over the Australian bush does the forest come alive. The night is when some of the country's most dynamic characters begin to share their magic.

Koala Country is the story of one young male koala from his birth to the time when he becomes the dominant male of a patch of the eucalyptus forest.

The Aletsch region is a unique natural monument. But climate change is giving the glacier a tremendous amount of trouble.

In this episode, we learn how early Viking society developed, what the sacred rituals really were, and what role women played in Viking religion.

Luxor is home to the Karnak complex, the Temple of Denderah, and the million-year-old castle of Ramses II. New technology reveals treasures engulfed by the Nile.

Discover the oldest Nilometer, which measured the river's water level. Scientists examine how the Nile was used to carry and transport construction stones downriver.

We look at the current situation in the Middle East and how that affects the cultural heritage of certain areas.

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

The Vikings were the last barbarians. From the ice fields of the North to the Russian steppe, these fearsome Scandinavian warriors sailed the globe for three centuries.

In this episode, we learn how early Viking society developed, what the sacred rituals really were, and what role women played in Viking religion.

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.

Discover the oldest Nilometer, which measured the river's water level. Scientists examine how the Nile was used to carry and transport construction stones downriver.

Part 1 of our documentary follows their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences.

Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart join forces to fight on 'the crusade of kings' and free Saint-John of Acre from the Muslim conquest.

Every November 11th, the lanterns remind European children of St. Martin and the legend surrounding his sharing of his cloak. Who is the man behind the legend?

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?

Part 1 of our documentary follows their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences.

We examine the military function of castles from the 11th to the 16th century.

Jewel of an empire, the fortress has stood for a thousand years. An ambitious Sultan wants to sweep away the last Christian outpost in the East.

Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart join forces to fight on 'the crusade of kings' and free Saint-John of Acre from the Muslim conquest.

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.

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?

Part 1 of our documentary follows their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences.

We examine the military function of castles from the 11th to the 16th century.

Jewel of an empire, the fortress has stood for a thousand years. An ambitious Sultan wants to sweep away the last Christian outpost in the East.

Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart join forces to fight on 'the crusade of kings' and free Saint-John of Acre from the Muslim conquest.

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.

What transformed Anders Breivik, a privileged Norwegian with a bright career ahead of him, into a racist right-winger intent on killing as many people as he could?

Children go missing from a small community in New Delhi. Are they being taken by 'country boy', Surinder Koli whose mind has been warped by sex parties thrown by his boss?

This documentary takes two cases, to demonstrate how the entomologist Jens Amendt and the forensic soil expert Lorna Dawson work.

Crime scene investigation in the laboratory: molecular biologist Dr Harald Schneider extracts DNA from very small traces.

Step-by-step, Mark Erin Rust escalated to become a killer. Starting out as a sex pest, he grotesquely graduated to rape before randomly murdering complete innocents.

He studied serial killers of the past whilst at University. Why? So he could become a serial killer himself.

A story that is ever-changing, constantly being renovated and built upon. As homes changed, so too did our lives.

Our food preferences are shaped before we even take a bite. Genetics, culture, and perception influence what goes in our grocery carts.

Marketing food or drink to one demographic is easy. Marketing to the world is trickier. Because there's no one size fits all slogan or ad.

The CentralTirgus is the biggest covered city food market in Europe.

The 'green' city of Germany has an incredible gothic cathedral with a food market at its feet.

Dwight Eisenhower's interstate highway system was the biggest infrastructure project of its time, a bold plan to connect all corners of America.

Edison pioneered the world's first research and development center in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

We've reviewed the fundamentals of shelter - the past, present and future of materials it's time to step over the threshold.

Marketing food or drink to one demographic is easy. Marketing to the world is trickier. Because there's no one size fits all slogan or ad.

With every single bite or sip we take, we are participating in the oldest and one of the most complex journeys around the world ever taken.

The Victor Hugo Market has black truffles of Quercy, the Rocamadour cheese, the foie gras and the white beans of the most traditional Cassoulet on sale.

The CentralTirgus is the biggest covered city food market in Europe.

A story that is ever-changing, constantly being renovated and built upon. As homes changed, so too did our lives.

We've reviewed the fundamentals of shelter - the past, present and future of materials it's time to step over the threshold.

Marketing food or drink to one demographic is easy. Marketing to the world is trickier. Because there's no one size fits all slogan or ad.

With every single bite or sip we take, we are participating in the oldest and one of the most complex journeys around the world ever taken.

DeSoto finishes the season with an 8-2 record, but now the state tournament finals are underway. For elite programs like DeSoto, winning the state title means everything!

Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Adventurer Francesca is in Morocco to experience life on the edge of human capability. She takes on a survival challenge-walking alone amongst the Sahara's sand dunes.

Emily oversees a tricky giraffe capture, Rachel's worried about orphaned rhino Lily's progress, and Emma releases six rehabilitated animals back into the wild, including a very shy bush baby.

Annie and Will move an infamous pride of lions that ate some poachers in 2018. Emma checks in on some genets and a bush baby. Josie introduces some blind monkeys to their new home.

The first life forms on the planet were microscopic, single-celled organisms, it took billions of years before more complex creatures evolved.

Hidden away beneath the surface of the Bahamian archipelago is a magical world millions of years in the making.

An amazing underwater metropolis, the biodiversity of the reef is critical to species living in the Bahamas.

Not until the sun sets over the Australian bush does the forest come alive. The night is when some of the country's most dynamic characters begin to share their magic.

Koala Country is the story of one young male koala from his birth to the time when he becomes the dominant male of a patch of the eucalyptus forest.

The Aletsch region is a unique natural monument. But climate change is giving the glacier a tremendous amount of trouble.

It is the signature win to date after their victory against rival Cedar Hill - the Eagles hit their stride and wrapped up their regular season.

DeSoto finishes the season with an 8-2 record, but now the state tournament finals are underway. For elite programs like DeSoto, winning the state title means everything!

Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Adventurer Francesca is in Morocco to experience life on the edge of human capability. She takes on a survival challenge-walking alone amongst the Sahara's sand dunes.

This movie shows the complicated dynamics between public and private interests in the 'New Space'.

We examine the military function of castles from the 11th to the 16th century.

DeSoto finishes the season with an 8-2 record, but now the state tournament finals are underway. For elite programs like DeSoto, winning the state title means everything!

After two convincing victories in the first two rounds of the high-stakes state tournament, the Eagles are one win away from a rematch with archrival Duncanville.

Adventurer Francesca Chiorando explores 'The Bridgewater Triangle', which claims to be the most paranormal area of the USA.

Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

This movie shows the complicated dynamics between public and private interests in the 'New Space'.

We examine the military function of castles from the 11th to the 16th century.

DeSoto finishes the season with an 8-2 record, but now the state tournament finals are underway. For elite programs like DeSoto, winning the state title means everything!

After two convincing victories in the first two rounds of the high-stakes state tournament, the Eagles are one win away from a rematch with archrival Duncanville.

Adventurer Francesca Chiorando explores 'The Bridgewater Triangle', which claims to be the most paranormal area of the USA.

Adventurer Francesca Chiorando travels to New Orleans to explore Voodoo and learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Keith Martin and Peter Klutt examine the glory days of the muscle car craze and tell us what makes a Mustang GT, a Superbird and a Judge the stuff of fantasies.

Keith Martin and Peter Klutt show off some classic cruisers, including a 1957 Thunderbird and a classic 1948 Cadillac.

We take a look at the Saratoga Automobile Museum in between trips to Auburn, Indiana, and Auction America's Spring event.

Today it's all about going fast and looking good at the same time, with a 1963 Porsche 356B, a modern Ford GT and a sporty Studebaker.

We examine the military function of castles from the 11th to the 16th century.

Jewel of an empire, the fortress has stood for a thousand years. An ambitious Sultan wants to sweep away the last Christian outpost in the East.

Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart join forces to fight on 'the crusade of kings' and free Saint-John of Acre from the Muslim conquest.

We've reviewed the fundamentals of shelter - the past, present and future of materials it's time to step over the threshold.

Marketing food or drink to one demographic is easy. Marketing to the world is trickier. Because there's no one size fits all slogan or ad.

With every single bite or sip we take, we are participating in the oldest and one of the most complex journeys around the world ever taken.

After our solar system formed, the potential for life begins when Earth collides with another protoplanet. Earth survives, and a new world is created: the moon.

'Snowball Earth' is the most extreme period of cold our planet has witnessed, with ice encasing Earth from the poles to the equator. Somehow, new life manages to survive.

Ancestors of modern complex organisms emerged 540 million years ago, 300 million years later, massive volcanic eruptions trigger the Earth's most severe mass extinctions.

Dinosaurs dominated for 150 million years, then suddenly vanished 66 million years ago. Experts use the latest scientific methods to discover what killed the dinosaurs.

Since humans became the Earth's dominant species, they have faced threats from both above and below. Today, scientists use new technology to mitigate future catastrophes.

The documentary takes the audience into a breathtaking world, far in the icy north and wild west of Canada.

In 1972, the Kluane National Park was founded in southwestern Yukon, an area almost as large as Belgium, with spectacular natural phenomena such as Mt. Logan, Canada.

A large project unites very different actors on the border between the USA and Canada. They want to enlarge a national park to save it.

We explore all the ways in which wars in space might be fought and who stands to make a pretty penny developing space-age weaponry.

Who decides the law in space? And how will it be enforced?

Will it ever make sense to use outer space to offshore human pollution and waste?

Cowboy hat-wearing billionaires have reasons for their multi-billion dollar investment in space exploration but it's hard to ignore how much money they stand to make.

From ancient worship to modern exploration, meet Aurora chasers and scientists decoding our home star's secrets. Join the journey.

From scorching deserts to cosmic sounds, join scientists and artists on a celestial odyssey to unlock the Sun's mysteries.

The James Webb Space Telescope will go where no other telescope has gone before. This is the epic story of the scientists who have devoted their lives to developing it.

This is the story of black holes and the incredible scientists of the LIGO and Event Horizon Telescope Collaborations who made ground-breaking new measurements of them.

With NASA planning to make a manned return trip to the moon by 2024, how long until some giant corporation turns moon dust into a cosmic-sized payday?

The asteroids flying through our solar system contain tons and tons of precious metals, stones, and more. Are the astronomical profits from mining asteroids all hype?

Sci-Fi has always shocked audiences with images of powerful aliens invading and destroying Earth. What if WE are actually the invasive alien species?

The next time another huge space rock jeopardises Earth, will private space companies be enough to save the day?

We explore all the ways in which wars in space might be fought and who stands to make a pretty penny developing space-age weaponry.

Who decides the law in space? And how will it be enforced?

Will it ever make sense to use outer space to offshore human pollution and waste?

Cowboy hat-wearing billionaires have reasons for their multi-billion dollar investment in space exploration but it's hard to ignore how much money they stand to make.

Our long-term survival on this planet depends on advanced satellites keeping us connected and keeping an eye on the Earth from orbit.

Between advanced satellites and tons of precious resources the future of space exploration looks to be highly profitable.

The unique properties of space make it ideal for some world-changing and unique scientific experiments.

For the ultra-wealthy, the best part of making money is avoiding taxes. Space could be an astronomical payday, but will all that profit slip by tax free?

From scorching deserts to cosmic sounds, join scientists and artists on a celestial odyssey to unlock the Sun's mysteries.

This movie shows the complicated dynamics between public and private interests in the 'New Space'.

The spectacular story of NASA's first mission to build a home beyond our planet, and the lessons we learned about what humans need to live, work, and play in space.

The James Webb Space Telescope will go where no other telescope has gone before. This is the epic story of the scientists who have devoted their lives to developing it.

When we start thinking about traveling at speeds close to the speed of light, our perception of time's passing starts to get pretty mind-bending.

Resources are tight in space. Everything that goes up there has mass and therefore a cost.

How will 'world wide wifi' change the world again?

Survival anywhere requires that we adapt to our surroundings but how will humans adapt to survive in space?

This movie shows the complicated dynamics between public and private interests in the 'New Space'.

The Moon has always been a focus of curiosity and yet, our neighbor in space still holds many mysteries. But we are on the verge of a new age of exploration.

No sign of life has been found on Mars - yet. This is the story of the scientists and engineers behind Perseverance: the rover that could change our view of Mars foreve.

The spectacular story of NASA's first mission to build a home beyond our planet, and the lessons we learned about what humans need to live, work, and play in space.

Our long-term survival on this planet depends on advanced satellites keeping us connected and keeping an eye on the Earth from orbit.

Between advanced satellites and tons of precious resources the future of space exploration looks to be highly profitable.

The unique properties of space make it ideal for some world-changing and unique scientific experiments.

For the ultra-wealthy, the best part of making money is avoiding taxes. Space could be an astronomical payday, but will all that profit slip by tax free?