Curiosity Stream

Bigger, taller, faster, find out how we've supercharged our skyline, facing down our fears and defeating seemingly impossible engineering challenges.

Druids, the mysterious wizards of the Celts, have always fascinated the world.

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

Was climate change behind the sudden collapse of multiple civilizations 3200 years ago?

How a centuries-long explosion of civilization all around the Mediterranean creates the Roman Empire.

Buckle up and discover how in the space of just 100 years we've gone from the first-ever commercial air passenger to more than 1 million passengers each and every day.

Bigger, taller, faster, find out how we've supercharged our skyline, facing down our fears and defeating seemingly impossible engineering challenges.

When Emperor Haille Selassie was deposed by the Ethiopian military in 1974, an ancient kingdom came to an end.

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

Was climate change behind the sudden collapse of multiple civilizations 3200 years ago?

How a centuries-long explosion of civilization all around the Mediterranean creates the Roman Empire.

Buckle up and discover how in the space of just 100 years we've gone from the first-ever commercial air passenger to more than 1 million passengers each and every day.

Bigger, taller, faster, find out how we've supercharged our skyline, facing down our fears and defeating seemingly impossible engineering challenges.

When Emperor Haille Selassie was deposed by the Ethiopian military in 1974, an ancient kingdom came to an end.

Anthony Shore would reveal himself as a boy who girls would be uncomfortable with, a teenager who groped, and an adult who would kill and kill again.

Kieran Kelly hated homosexuals, tramps, and alcoholics. And he was all three. From 1953 to 1983 Kieran Kelly murdered three people. He claims to have killed many more.

Eric Maddox was a newly trained Army Interrogator who pieced together information eventually discovering Saddam's hiding place.

Once Saddam Hussein was captured, a new threat emerged: the violent terrorist leader and Emir of al-Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

Saddleworth Moor, bleak, beautiful, and the scene of one of the most horrific crimes in British History.

Sheila Labarre had an abusive childhood, she was passed around like a toy, a sex object for her father and his friends. She grew up to be a woman that hated men.

The barcode could be considered the fingerprint of high-speed capitalism. Everything they touch just suddenly moves faster. But does this convenience come at a cost?

Fueled by a mixture of preparation, coordination, and bravery, The New York City Fire Department makes it safer for New Yorkers to be New Yorkers.

New York is the heart of America's train system. At its center? Grand Central Terminal, whose Beaux-Arts style attracts both tourists and commuters alike.

NYC might be the city of public transit, but its roads are just as important. Each day, the city plays host to an intricate dance of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

New York has a whole lot of trash, but half of it is recyclable. While New York might not be the best at it, its recycling system is state of the art.

While working to animate a funky old VW surf van, Gadget must do a fast turn on a tricky, two-engine classic Mustang, while also sourcing a Delorean-his dream project.

Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous household appliances in the world.

The disposable cup lets us stay on the move. But does multitasking really save us any time in the long run? Is our desire to do more actually costing us time?

In millions of homes around the world today, doing the dishes means loading the dishwasher. But when it comes to time, how do they stack up against hand-washing?

NYC might be the city of public transit, but its roads are just as important. Each day, the city plays host to an intricate dance of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

New York has a whole lot of trash, but half of it is recyclable. While New York might not be the best at it, its recycling system is state of the art.

In mid-century America, pioneering engineers, artists and activists put the Golden State on the edge of a changing world.

Gadget has his hands full with Dr. Scott's dream Delorean, an uncooperative surf van and future projects. It's time for Gadget to swallow his pride and hire more help.

While working to animate a funky old VW surf van, Gadget must do a fast turn on a tricky, two-engine classic Mustang, while also sourcing a Delorean-his dream project.

The barcode could be considered the fingerprint of high-speed capitalism. Everything they touch just suddenly moves faster. But does this convenience come at a cost?

In millions of homes around the world today, doing the dishes means loading the dishwasher. But when it comes to time, how do they stack up against hand-washing?

NYC might be the city of public transit, but its roads are just as important. Each day, the city plays host to an intricate dance of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

New York has a whole lot of trash, but half of it is recyclable. While New York might not be the best at it, its recycling system is state of the art.

In mid-century America, pioneering engineers, artists and activists put the Golden State on the edge of a changing world.

The crew is held up in Chosi while a huge storm hammers the coast. After two days of rough water, a member of the crew quits the team. New plans are developed.

Steven, Patrick, and Troy continue along the coast of Japan passing the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Conditions are extremely rough.

In this episode, I'm finishing my visit to Ikaria by spending time meeting some of the locals. I want to understand why they live longer here than elsewhere.

Debbie at Riverside Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre calls on fellow Brit Emma to take in two baby jackals that have been found abandoned.

In the last episode of the series, Emma at Umoya Khulula Wildlife centre has a tiny bushbaby that needs round the clock care.

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

Dan O'Neill is on a mission to find, film, and measure the biggest living crocodiles. He joins an indigenous saltwater crocodile guide, hoping to track down a giant mal.

Dan O'Neill is on a mission to find and film Earth's biggest wild lions. Heading to Botswana, Dan is in search of a known giant male, but can he track him down?

All animals fit into a food chain, feeding on those below, but there is nearly always another link in the chain, something that wants to eat them.

All animals, no matter how big or small must face a daily struggle to find food.

Land of the Giants is a UHD exploration of the incredible animals of the great Sonoran desert - North America's wettest and most biologically diverse desert.

Steven brings back Troy to the expedition. The Japanese Government and Coast Guard question the team. The men depart Tokyo heading north along the coast.