National Geographic Channel

Draining slave ships around the world reveals the rise of global phenomena: The transatlantic slave trade.

Archaeologists investigate Egypt's legendary pharaoh, Alexander the Great. Teams explore catacombs and temples, searching for his legacy and his tomb.

Archaeologists study the mysterious pyramids that followed the Giza pyramids. They unearth new tombs and chambers to uncover their beguiling story.

The mid-10th-century reign of Harald Bluetooth as king of a newly unified, powerful and Christianized Denmark marked the beginning of a second Viking age.

Archaeologists embark on new digs in Pompeii - they unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a strange mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels.

Off the coast of Sicily, maritime archaeologists find traces of a fierce battle that changed Ancient Rome's history, catapulting it to power.

Accidents caused by pitch problems are so destructive that survival is nearly impossible and few clues are left behind for investigators to examine.

Pushed to the limit, three flight crews in jeopardy overcome impossible odds to land their aircraft.

Whether caused by insects, violent storms, or human error, bad data can be deadly for the sophisticated flight computers that keep planes in the sky.

From heavy rain to strong wind, three harrowing aviation disasters reveal what a serious threat poor weather can be to a safe landing.

Investigators hunt for answers when the pilots of three aircraft skip protocols, ignore their training, and crash.

A crew argues-with no runway in sight. A captain ignores a critical signal. And, an exhausted pilot picks a catastrophic time to try a new approach.

A long, dark winter forever changes the paths of the youngbloods and sourdoughs of Port Protection.

Circumnavigation is the pinnacle of Drake's career, cementing him in history as the world's most controversial pirate.

Gordon takes on the gorgeous and resilient Florida Keys, going to extremes to gather the finest ingredients and recipes of the Conch Republic.

This is a tale of two Turkish breads: one that fuels the people, the other that captures this culture's compassion and generosity.

In this part of Hazen Audel's extreme African safari, he takes on the mighty Lake Baringo. His goal is to witness millions of migratory flamingos.

French first responders battled to control countless fires during a devastating heatwave in the summer of 2003 that shook the whole country.

We follow the dirty drug dollars from American trap houses to wholesalers and transporters, funnelling billions into Mexico's money laundry.

A long, dark winter forever changes the paths of the youngbloods and sourdoughs of Port Protection.

Circumnavigation is the pinnacle of Drake's career, cementing him in history as the world's most controversial pirate.

Gordon takes on the gorgeous and resilient Florida Keys, going to extremes to gather the finest ingredients and recipes of the Conch Republic.

In Guatemala, a female-forward coalition of tortilla bosses and chefs fights to get this humble flatbread its due.

Investigators hunt for answers when the pilots of three aircraft skip protocols, ignore their training, and crash.

A crew argues-with no runway in sight. A captain ignores a critical signal. And, an exhausted pilot picks a catastrophic time to try a new approach.

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself dipping your dance partner, jumping in the snow and bottle flipping.

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself running on sand, carry wedding cakes or doing high-5s.

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when ballet dancing, jet skiing or just taking part in a good old pillow fight.

Leaping through windows, hoops or narrow gaps can look very cool if done right. But when done wrong, it's embarrassing.

The boys take on a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo owned by Darren. His friends hope the restored car will lift his spirits after a terrible accident.

When the clock is ticking ice road rescuers are forced into making split-second decisions.

The village of Port Protection is home to both wild characters and wild animals. Both play a role in what it means to live and survive in Port Protection.

With the brand new season 7 of Wicked Tuna Outer Banks on the horizon, we first take a look back at the game-changing, record shattering Season 6.

CBP officers seize looted treasures and crack down on a series of wildlife trafficking crimes.

Flying just a few hundred feet above the desert, six single-engine WW2 fighter planes get into position for the highlight event of the Reno Air Races, with 30,000 spectators watching from below.

Were revisiting all the lucky breaks and twists of fortunes our fleet had to face while fishing the treacherous Outer Banks.

Circumnavigation is the pinnacle of Drake's career, cementing him in history as the world's most controversial pirate.

The Indigenous Peoples of Alaska use their knowledge to show the younger generation how to survive on their ancestral land.

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself while racing a snowmobile, jumping a skateboard or simply walking in long robes.

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself while jumping into a snowdrift, drumming or simply landing your pogo stick.

Tim and Fuzz are on their 100th car and first electric conversion, an MGB for unsuspecting owner Caroline.

Chemicals. Garbage. Fish. A trucker needing a rescue isn't concerned about just his rig. The truck's cargo is another big worry.

For the citizens of Port Protection to survive, they need to be engineers.

Duty Manager George is confronted with a suspicious package. Rookie Mel attends 2 medical emergencies. A bulging cargo pod tests the ground crew.

En route from Amsterdam to Cardiff the crew of KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 report an engine problem and head back to the airport. But just as they're about to touch down, the aircraft crashes.

Carl stalks a deer. Troy braves the cold water on a dive. Curly and Mary tear down a dangerous structure. Veronica tries her first solo tree falling.

Alaska's Indigenous Peoples celebrate the return of salmon, reconnect with loved ones, and build for the future.

Drug traffickers will send planes, boats and automobiles to get cocaine to the countries that will bring in the highest profit.

From a street corner in the Bronx to a take down in Hong Kong, the FBI hunt and catch one of the biggest heroin traffickers of the 1990s.

As a former mayor makes a case for outlawing the herb, Josh Stanley fights back to protect the legal weed industry - and his livelihood.

In Williston, North Dakota, an oil mining boom has brought tens of thousands of blue-collar workers to this once sleepy town.