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Aug 20, 2005
Learn about the secret organisation established in London's
Metropole Hotel to monitor British airspace during the Cold War.
The Government has...
Jun 6, 2005
In March, 1997, hundreds of people reported seeing strange lights in the night sky over central Arizona. Join host Michelle Trachtenberg ...
Jan 30, 2011
Did you know that Beer was critical to the birth of civilization? That's right; Beer. Scientists and historians
line up to tell the amazing, untold...
Aug 1, 2006
After the Jupiter mission, NASA scientists now believe that life forms exist on EUROPA, the giant frozen moon orbiting Jupiter. Using 3-D mapping...
Mar 15, 2009
The Ruaha National Park in the south of Tanzania used to be a true paradise for wildlife gathered around the rich Ruaha river.
Today however, its...
Jan 31, 2005
Documentary which explores the Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome: Circus Maximus, Trajan's Forum, Aqueducts, Baths of Caracalla, Roman Roads, Pantheon...
Jan 31, 2003
Documentary which explores the Seven Ancient Wonders of Greece: the Theatre of Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, the Colossus of Rhodes, Santorini, The...
Jan 26, 2008
How do beer giants make beer taste exactly the same in billions of bottles every year? Meanwhile, small and original brewers blaze new trails in beer...
Sep 8, 1999
The scrolls of Kumr'an are among the most precious treasures of human civilization. They contain all scrolls of the Jewish Bible (except Esther...
May 4, 2007
In Zambia, elephants and humans have had trouble coexisting. Salmoni travels to South Africa to determine if it is possible for an entire elephant...
Nov 25, 1994
Viruses are pure purpose, things on the very edge of life. We can't taste them, smell them or see them, but they're there: in the air, in the water,...
Jan 28, 1996
A nuclear holocaust was our worst fear for decades during the Cold War, but prophets of doom have now raised the specter of a different kind of...
Dec 28, 2009
Physicist Stephen Hawking revises his earlier theory on black holes.
Jun 18, 1996
The video introduces the concept of the use of different lights from the electromagnetic spectrum (X-ray, infrared, radio waves, etc) as a means of...
Feb 3, 2002
The Limit - looks at the technology of the sport and the problems with the current regulations being too reestrictive.
May 23, 2009
An account of world-beating aircraft projects that were scrapped before their time. Each aircraft is recreated and shown using computer graphics....
Nov 3, 2008
A credible investigation of possible connections between UFO sightings in the past half century and secret flying saucer technologies developed by...
Oct 11, 2009
The last tigers in the world to hunt, kill, and eat humans live in mangrove forest swamps of eastern India. Hear villagers' harrowing tales of...
Oct 11, 2009
Hidden away in a Sydney vault is a young, pickled pup. For almost 140 years, it's remained locked in its glassy tomb. But this is no ordinary pup. In...
Oct 11, 1996
The true story of the birth, growth and coming of age of a leopard cub in Africa's Serengeti plain. The journey of "The Leopard Son" begins at his...
May 2, 2004
What are the biggest mysteries kept by the 1.5 million square miles of Atlantic we call the "Bermuda Triangle"?
Apr 7, 2009
The World's Biggest and Baddest Bugs, follows host Ruud Kleinpaste, as he embarks on an entomological odyssey around the globe in search of the...
May 1, 2010
Explore the origins of the Old Testament's Plague of the Firstborn in this landmark documentary that seeks to investigate the death of Ramses II's...
Jul 1, 2009
One of the holiest relics in Christianity, the Turin shroud is believed to have swathed the body of Christ after his death. The image of a bloodied,...
Jun 21, 2009
The Body Machine is a landmark special on the human body that shows us just how much, how many, how large, how strong, how fast - just how amazing...
Mar 4, 2009
Inside story of Flight 1549. How does a plane lose both engines over a city, and crash lands without a single death? New footage and exclusive...
Jan 1, 2001
Atlantis is a mirage, the fascinating myth of the lost Golden Age, a fatal attraction along centuries. Its story, handed on by Solone, one of the...
Apr 6, 2009
The legendary physicist’s search for the secrets of the universe
How did the universe come into being? Why are we here? And where are we headed?...
Nov 12, 2012
A look into the culture of the people of Peru as it relates to their Inca heritage. Festivals in Cuzco today celebrating the Inca Sun god and the...
Jul 10, 2008
In the early days of the Apollo project, grand ideas were devised for how to travel on the moon. With excitement running high and "GO" fever very...
Jul 6, 2008
This episode of MOON MACHINES immerses viewers in the incredible story of the mighty Saturn V moon rocket � technology that joined the vision of...
Nov 21, 2008
Mars: The Quest for Life looks at the Phoenix lander and show follows the man in charge, Peter Smith, as he and his team struggle to defy the odds...
Jan 1, 2001
Here find confidential stories from the top secret files of the Pentagon: A nuclear bomb is lost off the East Coast! Could it suddenly wipe out an...
Mar 4, 2007
In 1980, in East Talpiot, Jerusalem, a bulldozer accidentally uncovered what may be the most explosive archaeological discovery of all time.
Of the...
May 14, 2005
What happens when we find life outside our own planet? Discovery Channel brings viewers on a virtual mission of the future. Right now, the search for...
Sep 8, 2008
China's rise up the Olympic medal table has been astounding and is second only to the USA. How will China claim first place at the Beijing Olympics?
Sep 8, 2008
Beijing set itself the challenge of becoming the ultimate Olympic city: hi-tech, green and distinctively Chinese. Will the people of Beijing manage...
Jul 18, 2008
Next part of the art documentary in which top critic and art writer Waldemar Januszczak reveals the hidden meaning behind the most famous work of art...
Jul 18, 2008
Art critic, Waldemar Januszczak, attempts to unlock the secrets of arguably the world's most famous work of art, the Sistine Chapel, and its...
Nov 8, 2007
Since the beginning of life on Earth, evolution has been dictated by Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. And now, humanity is on the brink...
May 9, 2007
There are endless gruesome ways that the world could end; through nasty, natural disasters or because of some man-made abomination. From maniac...
Upcoming Episodes
In this award-winning, feature length, two-hour broadcast-quality Documentary you will learn about the latest developments in the field of Free and...
UTAH'S DINOSAUR GRAVEYARD presents a ground-level view of the unearthing of
the new dinosaur Falcarius utahensis. The dinosaur is an important...
Today's thrill seekers demand more extreme kicks than ever before. Parks build faster, taller, scarier rides.
Step back in time and see the worlds first markets, trade and invention of coins as currency.
A look at the top secret military base in Nevada that don't exist on any map.
Jan 30, 2011
The program explores the building techniques and methods of ancient Greeks, from the quarrying of huge blocks of marble in the mountains surrounding...
Jan 30, 2011
The ethics of cloning is an extremely controversial issue. The term is generally used to refer to artificial human cloning; human clones in the form...
Jan 30, 2011
Literally thousands of government employees are sworn to secrecy at the base called Area 51. Why? It is known for a fact that many USA aircraft are...
Mar 15, 2009
Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Nefertari and Hatshepsut were icons of beguiling beauty and power who once dominated ancient Egypt. Their command rivaled that...
Jan 31, 2003
The programme investigates how the Universe came into existence out of nothing, and how it grew from a miniscule point, smaller than an atomic...
Jan 31, 2003
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a...
Jan 31, 2003
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a...
Jan 31, 2003
There is a dark side to each one of us where our forbidden fear, lust and anger lurk. These unconscious desires do not rest quietly in the human...
Nov 25, 1994
A major documentary which tells the remarkable story of the people of South East Asia who fought three wars over three decades to gain their freedom...
May 23, 2009
This is an excellent well explained special wich shows the leader kim jyong yeil, it's suffering peopleand how they are brainwashed from a very early...
Nov 3, 2008
A documentary cycle will tell about the villains rulers, the people in the majority of cases left after themselves only bad memories, such as the...
May 2, 2004
Documentary that brings to light the little-known secrets and habits, manners and mores, of the common folk in the long-dead civilization of ancient...
May 2, 2004
This documentary-drama tells the fascinating tale of one man’s towering ambition, and the structure he created. The dramatic five year period...
Apr 7, 2009
In what is the most important find in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings since the discovery of King Tutankhamun, Discovery Channel’s Secrets of...
Mar 4, 2009
Follow seven astronauts as they embark on 2002's risky space shuttle mission STS-109 to capture and repair the Hubble space telescope.
Mar 4, 2009
Uncover clues about the origins of our galaxy with a team of astronomers and scientists as they strive to locate a strange presence hidden deep in...
Mar 4, 2009
Coursing 4,000 miles through three countries, the Nile River sustains some of the world's richest wildlife habitats and has shaped the ways and...
Mar 4, 2009
Loved by a king. Hated by an empire. Erased from history – that is, until now. Join famed Egyptologist Dr. Joann Fletcher as she leads a Discovery...
Mar 4, 2009
Why Ancient Egypt Fell Once the envy of the ancient world, the mighty civilization of Egypt stood for thousands of years until it underwent a swift...
Mar 4, 2009
In the early hours of April 26th, 1986, an explosion ripped through the Chernobyl power station in the Ukraine. The blast was to cause the worst...
Jan 1, 2001
At the dawn of history, the ancient Egyptians first showed the world how to ... all » build the impossible. In an age before machines, when copper...
Jan 1, 2001
In South Africa, witness the magnificent seven of the safari - the lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, elephant, rhino and buffalo - at their most...
Jan 1, 2001
The legendary physicist’s search for the secrets of the universe
How did the universe come into being? Why are we here? And where are we headed?...
Apr 6, 2009
Seismologists and other scientists investigate the possibility that a devastatingly powerful earthquake could strike deep in the heart of New York...
Nov 12, 2012
Plane Simple looks into the stories behind the most influential, innovative and intriguing machines that ever took flight. Once deemed too slow, too...
Nov 21, 2008
A story of war, love, betrayal and treasure, When Rome Ruled Egypt recounts the days of Roman occupation, and ... goes in search of the immense...
Nov 21, 2008
Documentary looking at NORAD (North American Aerospace Defence Command) and its headquarters at Cheyenne Mountain, located under two housand feet of...
Nov 21, 2008
The accident that occurred at Chernobyl on 26 April 1986 was the most disastrous reactor malfunction in the history of nuclear power.
Fifty-six...
Nov 21, 2008
Search for Japans Secret Submarines in the Pacfic War
Nov 21, 2008
A glimpse inside America’s most dangerous and mysterious secret societies.
What secrets are locked inside the Tomb of Skull and Bones? And who...
Jan 1, 2001
Best Kept Secrets goes inside one of the world’s most secretive crime-fighting organizations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation. How does the FBI...
Jan 1, 2001
Despite the earliest of beginnings, Scientific Ballooning continues adapting to the times, having emerged as one the most efficient and economical...
Mar 4, 2007
Award-winning cameraman Wolfgang Thaler and Bert Holldobler, a leading ant authority, bring us face-to-face with the mysterious world of these social...
Mar 4, 2007
Award-winning cameraman Wolfgang Thaler and Bert Holldobler, a leading ant authority, bring us face-to-face with the mysterious world of these social...
Jul 18, 2008
Explore the most important physics discoveries that help us understand how the world and universe operate, and why things move and work the way they...
Jul 18, 2008
Challenging a century of romantic perceptions, Tyrannosaurus, says Jack Horner, was a nasty-looking, hunched-over beast that was a lousy runner with...
Jul 18, 2008
The first-ever footage of a living Giant Squid. It’s been almost a year since this one was caught by Japanese researchers off the Ogasawara...
Jul 18, 2008
The image of featureless steel structures catastrophically crumbling into a fatal dust storm was indelibly imprinted on the minds of millions of...
Jul 18, 2008
Extreme Engineering unveils some of the most ambitious architectural plans of our times. Some are theoretical; others are in the works. But each of...
Jul 18, 2008
The Ulles discover Oahu and the Big Island. On Oahu, a hike up to Diamond Head leads to one of the most breathtaking views of the island's shores. On...
Jul 18, 2008
As the Ulles make their way around the world, they make an exhilirating stop in Nepal and Bhutan. A kingdom of astounding geographical features,...
Jul 18, 2008
The Ulles head to Cambodia, a nation rich in sites and limitless in exploration. They discover a getaway into Cambodia's history in Angkor, explore...
Jul 18, 2008
Join Melanie and Albin as they discover the US's colorful neighbor: Mexico. With its collage of culture and tradition, the Ulles visit Guadalajara,...
Jul 18, 2008
The Ulles take their world odyssey to one of Europe's most romantic destinations, Italy. More than just beautiful landscapes, Italy offers Melanie...
Jul 18, 2008
The Ulles next stop is one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in the world: France. On their excursion, they immerse themselves in...
Jul 18, 2008
The Ulles take their world travels to the adventure capital of the world: Australia! From bungee jumping adventure in the jungle, to hanging out with...
Jul 18, 2008
The space station, a collaboration between 16 countries, is being assembled piece by piece. More than 50 missions, mostly by the Shuttle, will be...
Jul 18, 2008
Scientists keep searching for life beyond Earth. What might other life-forms look like? Should there be an official plan in case contact is made?
Jul 18, 2008
Join us on a journey, the daring first human mission to the red planet and explore the challenges of surviving on Mars, a mysterious world that once...
Nov 8, 2007
EYES ON MARS is the essential companion for the Mars missions. With more than two hours of content, it presents: - An exciting documentary about the...
Nov 8, 2007
"Hubble: Secrets from Space" is a study of both the extraordinary capabilities and the imperfections of science. Part one takes you back to the...
May 9, 2007
This documentary looks behind the scenes of NASA's Space Shuttle program. People from virtually every aspect of Shuttle operations talk about their...
May 9, 2007
Discovery Channel presents the premiere of Dinosaurs: Return to Life, a startling one-hour special that virtually turns back the clock to the...
May 9, 2007
From the trains of China and India to the latest high speed engines in Europe and America, trains travel some of the most dangerous and inaccessible...
Discovery Channel Documentaries
Release Date: 1985
Duration: 60 min
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