Curiosity Stream

Some 9,000 years ago dark-skinned, blue-eyed hunter-gatherers roamed our forests and plains.

Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and a critical time in Europe's history - the transition from paganism to Christianity.

The Siege of La Rochelle.

Known as 'the Verdun of the 16th century', the siege of Malta sees a huge Muslim Ottoman army oppose a Christian stronghold controlled by just 1700 men.

The steelworks that symbolized the industrialization of 19th century England forged the material that was vital for entirely new types of bridge constructions.

The Ponte dei Salti in the Verzasca Valley in Ticino was used above all by shepherds taking their herds to the higher Alps. Today, it is a major draw for tourists.

Anthony Sowell had raped and strangled 11 women who were either left to rot in his home or buried in his backyard.

Deep in the forest of the Ardennes, a husband and wife team stalk the woodland in search of secret hideouts. It is there they intend to bury the first of their kills.

This is the definitive documentary of Europe's most sensational murder case.

Episode 1 follows newly-convicted killers from sentencing at court through the system as they are helped to face up to years behind bars.

Dennis Maher was wrongfully convicted of rape. He knew DNA evidence could prove his innocence. He wrote to the New England Innocence Project.

Kwame Ajamu, his brother Wiley and Ricky Jackson had their lives ahead of them until they were accused of a brutal robbery and murder in May 1975.

The modern highway systems have turbocharged the global economy, transformed the world's landscape and revolutionized the way people around the world think about time.

Food brands have traveled around the world for as long as humans. But how does a global food landscape change local culture and traditions?

It's an interesting time to be in the food business. Climate change, a pandemic, a booming population. How will the food industry respond?

In Hanover, Germany, Matthias Schlitte has a genetic condition making his right arm 33% bigger than his left and has trained it to become even bigger and stronger.

Pigeons and New Yorkers go back centuries. Like most New York City relationships, it's complicated. Some adore them while others just can't stand them.

Steven is forced to send a crewmember home. The expedition attempts to cross the South China Sea. Disaster strikes during a huge storm.

The expedition shrinks with only two operating watercraft and three men. Steven sends another member of his team home.

In this episode, I've arrived on the island of Kalymnos. It's one of the biggest islands in the Dodecanese, famed for its rock climbing.

Thom Hunt is in Thailand, where he meets Ru Anting with a unique ability which he discovered when he almost drowned as a child.

Thom meets Jin Songhao, who submerges his body in ice longer than anyone else, without succumbing to the deadly effects of cold.

With the passing of the dinosaurs, a land of opportunity was laid bare for the little mammals that had scampered about their feet.

Open Water makes up nearly half of the area of the Bahamas but houses its most elusive species.

The Bahamas, to the mangroves that protect its sand flats from tropical storms, each eco-region, and many species of the Bahamas, depends on each other to survive.

The film 'Wild Bees' shows the incredible diversity and the stunning adaptations of our 'BEES' to various habitats and diverse living conditions.

This episode continues Peter's time in Samothrace. It's an island frequented by adventure and nature lovers alike.

Urban explorers Josh and Cody visit Wünsdorf-a forbidden city near Berlin-and an abandoned film set in the Sahara desert used for Game of Thrones.

The expedition shrinks with only two operating watercraft and three men. Steven sends another member of his team home.

The crew departs Malaysia and heads into Brunei. Thunderstorms continue to cause problems. Terrorism becomes a real threat to the expedition.

Military warns the expedition of terrorist threats. The crew explores a floating village. Troy loses his passports and medications. Tensions are high.

In this episode, I'm covering every inch of the tiny island of Telendos. It's only 600 meters from Kalymnos, but has a personality of its own.

Keith Martin and Donald Osborne find and drive a very striking Town and Country as well as a piece of Rat Pack history.

Originality is the question of the day for Keith Martin and Donald Osborne. From a classic BMW to an all-original Corvette, the bidders show what originality is worth.

Keith Martin and Donald Osborne take a look at some classic drop tops in Scottsdale, Arizona. Donald goes for a drive in a very impressive Lancia.

Today Donald Osborne joins Keith Martin to look at very unique offerings from Europe, from a BMW Isetta to the infamous Porsche 550 Spider.

Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and a critical time in Europe's history - the transition from paganism to Christianity.

The Siege of La Rochelle.

Known as 'the Verdun of the 16th century', the siege of Malta sees a huge Muslim Ottoman army oppose a Christian stronghold controlled by just 1700 men.

The shopping mall didn't only change the way we shop. It changed the way we think about shopping. And for better or worse, they've changed the way we think about tim.

It's an interesting time to be in the food business. Climate change, a pandemic, a booming population. How will the food industry respond?

Rebuilding the World Trade Center was the most significant project in New York history, one with no shortage of challenges.

Pigeons and New Yorkers go back centuries. Like most New York City relationships, it's complicated. Some adore them while others just can't stand them.

Science shines a light on the dark side of ancient Egypt. It reveals a 5,000-year-old homicide, drug-fuelled debauchery at an ancient temple.

Episode 8 explores the truth and lies behind ancient Egypt's best-known and loved icons, including the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun, or the lost city of Tanis.

The Kingdom of Asante once reigned supreme in West Africa. It was a kingdom that became an empire.

On the 22nd of January 1879, the British Army suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in its history.

It's easy to think of Islamic North Africa as Arab, rather than African. But the land that is now Morocco once lay at the center of the vast African Kingdom.

The interior of East Africa was unknown to the outside world. That changed in the 1860s, thanks to a geographical puzzle that had obsessed Europeans for decades.

In 1871, European explorers stumbled across an astonishing ruined city. Great Zimbabwe has been a source of fascination and controversy ever since.

In museums all over the world lie artifacts from Africa. Many were taken during the period of European colonial expansion in the late nineteenth century.

The Kingdom of Asante once reigned supreme in West Africa. It was a kingdom that became an empire.

On the 22nd of January 1879, the British Army suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in its history.

It's easy to think of Islamic North Africa as Arab, rather than African. But the land that is now Morocco once lay at the center of the vast African Kingdom.

The interior of East Africa was unknown to the outside world. That changed in the 1860s, thanks to a geographical puzzle that had obsessed Europeans for decades.

The BAC Mono solo driver high-speed performance vehicle, and the Brekr Bike electric moped.

The Mambo 3D-printed boat, the 3-wheel Ako Trike, and the urban Biomega EV.

In the first episode, we are exploring technologies that promise to provide humans with superpowers, and witness experiments that are literally changing minds!

The second episode takes us into a sci-fi world that reminds us of a 'Terminator'-like scenario, where machines are on their way to becoming 'almost human'.

In one generation, our ability to find planets beyond our solar system has transformed. Modern techniques have revealed thousands of exoplanets in our universe.

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.

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?

The BAC Mono solo driver high-speed performance vehicle, and the Brekr Bike electric moped.

The Mambo 3D-printed boat, the 3-wheel Ako Trike, and the urban Biomega EV.

Zero Labs' reinvented Bronco, the hybrid Frikar Podbike, and the air-suspended Ark Tent.

The XP Zero electric superbike, the F1 Simulator, and the Z Triton amphibious E-Camper.

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.

Meet a true-to-life cyborg: an infant outfitted with a myoelectric hand. Also see engineers working to give mechanical prosthetics the sensation of touch!

We're going back to the moon. This episode explores how we did it in the past and how and why we will do it again.

In one generation, our ability to find planets beyond our solar system has transformed. Modern techniques have revealed thousands of exoplanets in our universe.

The Ramsmobile off-roader, the ED Electric Motorcycle Concept Z, and the Stator electric scooter.

The 100% electric modern car, the Canoo, the Sherp N 1120 extreme all-terrain vehicle, and the Urbet Ego E-Scooter.

Meet a true-to-life cyborg: an infant outfitted with a myoelectric hand. Also see engineers working to give mechanical prosthetics the sensation of touch!

Bring the abstract topic of Artificial Intelligence (or 'AI') to life! Visit the innovative technologists who are using AI to transform machines into thinking robots.

Scientists from across the world attempt to solve a mystery about the earliest moments of our universe, by searching for patterns in the cosmic microwave background.

We're going back to the moon. This episode explores how we did it in the past and how and why we will do it again.

Zero Labs' reinvented Bronco, the hybrid Frikar Podbike, and the air-suspended Ark Tent.

The XP Zero electric superbike, the F1 Simulator, and the Z Triton amphibious E-Camper.

The Ramsmobile off-roader, the ED Electric Motorcycle Concept Z, and the Stator electric scooter.

The 100% electric modern car, the Canoo, the Sherp N 1120 extreme all-terrain vehicle, and the Urbet Ego E-Scooter.

Meet a true-to-life cyborg: an infant outfitted with a myoelectric hand. Also see engineers working to give mechanical prosthetics the sensation of touch!

Bring the abstract topic of Artificial Intelligence (or 'AI') to life! Visit the innovative technologists who are using AI to transform machines into thinking robots.

Scientists from across the world attempt to solve a mystery about the earliest moments of our universe, by searching for patterns in the cosmic microwave background.

We're going back to the moon. This episode explores how we did it in the past and how and why we will do it again.

Zero Labs' reinvented Bronco, the hybrid Frikar Podbike, and the air-suspended Ark Tent.

The XP Zero electric superbike, the F1 Simulator, and the Z Triton amphibious E-Camper.

Adolf Hitler is determined to rebuild Germany's military strength after its humiliating defeat in the First World War.

In 1415, the Portuguese launch an era of explorations that will lead to the European discovery of the world.

In July 1799, during the French Campaign in Egypt and Syria, the French soldiers of lieutenant Bouchard discover by chance at Rosetta a large black stone.

In May 1893, a man is thrown out of a train for daring to sit in a first-class compartment. This young Indian lawyer is named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

With a handful of intrepid men, Thomas Edward Lawrence leads the revolt of the Arabs alongside Sharif Hussein, against the Ottoman Empire.

This episode looks at the destructive capability of machinery across all scales, the inventions designed to unleash maximum carnage then and now.

This episode looks at everything fast and maneuverable and the ever-increasing pace of warfare over the years.

Adolf Hitler promises to make Germany great again with his plans to create 22,000 km of motorway and build one and half million 'People's Cars' every year.

Adolf Hitler is determined to rebuild Germany's military strength after its humiliating defeat in the First World War.

Adolf Hitler takes over all forms of media, including the film industry, radio stations, and the press, to spread Nazi propaganda.

In May 1893, a man is thrown out of a train for daring to sit in a first-class compartment. This young Indian lawyer is named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

With a handful of intrepid men, Thomas Edward Lawrence leads the revolt of the Arabs alongside Sharif Hussein, against the Ottoman Empire.

After months on the run, the Black leader Nelson Mandela is arrested by the South African police and incarcerated on Robben Island, a fortress-like jail off Cape Town.

Caesar proclaims himself dictator for life. However, on March 14, 44 BC, he is assassinated by conspirators in the name of the Republic.

The 1936 Berlin Olympics: the world's biggest sporting event turned into a Nazi propaganda fest. Hear the stories of those who were there.

This episode looks at the destructive capability of machinery across all scales, the inventions designed to unleash maximum carnage then and now.

Adolf Hitler's bid for power depends on his most loyal and violent supporters, the SS. They use intimidation, detention, terror and even murder to defeat all the Nazi's.

After months on the run, the Black leader Nelson Mandela is arrested by the South African police and incarcerated on Robben Island, a fortress-like jail off Cape Town.

Caesar proclaims himself dictator for life. However, on March 14, 44 BC, he is assassinated by conspirators in the name of the Republic.

In 814 BC, the exiled Phoenician queen Dido founds the city of Carthage on the African Coast. But in the third century BC she finds herself opposed to the Roman Republic.

University of Glasgow, England, 1763. A young engineer tries, in vain, to fix a steam engine before finally understanding what is wrong with it.

When 2015 two treasure hunters claimed that they had located 'Hitler's Gold Train' in the area of Walbrzych, the news made headlines all over the world.

The 1936 Berlin Olympics: the world's biggest sporting event turned into a Nazi propaganda fest. Hear the stories of those who were there.

Adolf Hitler takes over all forms of media, including the film industry, radio stations, and the press, to spread Nazi propaganda.