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Explore the Andes mountains' extremes and celebrate the animals that call it home on a 4,000-mile journey along the western edge of South America,...

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Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain's landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life in a...

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Cast: Julie Montagu

World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany's Blitzkrieg attacks...

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Once completed, HMS Queen Elizabeth will be the United Kingdom's largest warship, longer than three football fields and taller than Niagara Falls....

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Around the world, a group of scientists are risking their lives to come face-to-face with the most fearsome sharks in the ocean. From researchers in...

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Cast: Ross Huguet

Taking viewers back to the Atomic Age of the mid-20th century by going on a mission to identify the endless possibilities of atoms as an energy...

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In the heart of Beijing lies the largest palace in the world, The Forbidden City. For five hundred years, it served as the home of the almighty...

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Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary...

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Buddhists, Hindus, and hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the globe flock to Cambodia every year to experience the grandeur of Angkor....

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Cast: Yongkyu Lee

The narrow coast that runs along the southern tip of Africa is home to an abundance of vibrant wildlife, thanks to the two ocean currents that wash...

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In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms,...

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Cast: Mark Bayly

Take in the sights and sounds of Italy from the sky and learn about Europe's boot from heel to toe.

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Fifteen miles south of Cairo lies the site of a royal graveyard...and an ancient crime scene. When archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old burial...

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There's no better way to take in Greece's great diversity, natural beauty, and mythic grandeur than to experience it from a god's-eye-view. This...

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From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.

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A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how...

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Cast: Mike Loades

A number of iconic species call the vast biodiversity of Africa home. From close-knit communities of hamadryas baboons to graceful herds of...

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Nowhere is the full range of nature's force more apparent than during a volcanic eruption. Join us on daring odysseys to the fiery hearts of these...

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They provide shade in blistering heat, shelter to animals in desperate need, and feasts when the rest of the region has dried up. They are the...

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The story of Qin Shi Huang is as epic in life as it is in death. Crowned as a boy king over 2,000 years ago, he grew to unify China for the first...

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