NonfictionAmerican colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation. After protestors dump tea in Boston Harbor, the British government enacts martial law in Massachusetts. Fighting at Lexington and Concord ignites a war that will last eight years.
NonfictionIn every corner of the world, archaeologists have found strange, elongated skulls. Did our ancestors modify the shape of their skulls to resemble extraterrestrial visitors? And might it even be possible that some of these skulls are of otherworldly origin?
NonfictionBourdain and his crew take their long-awaited inaugural trip to Iran exploring Tehran and Isfahan, and sites that include Imam Square, the Borje Milad, mosques, and ancient caravanserai. The cuisine includes Dizi, Fesenjan, Biryani, and Tahdig. Local guides for this tour include Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and his wife Yeganeh Salehi, who were subsequently detained by the Iranian government.
NonfictionWill struggles in bone-chilling winds in the South Pole, where temperatures can drop below -100°F. He skis, treks and climbs across giant icefields and cliffs with the support of one of the world’s best polar athletes, Richard Parks. In one of the planet’s most isolated research stations, scientists take ice cores deep under the surface and make incredible sacrifices to pursue their research.
NonfictionA first time buyer looks to purchase a place to share with her mom and sister in Southern California. She wants a move-in ready house with breathtaking views, but her sister-in-law thinks that a fixer is the way to go.
NonfictionWashington’s Continental Army emerges from the harsh winter at Valley Forge to fight the British Army in the inconclusive Battle of Monmouth. But the alliance with France changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England’s coast and in the Caribbean, while armies advance into Indian Country and the southern states. Together, the British Army and Navy capture Charleston.
NonfictionNew Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins, Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
NonfictionAs America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
NonfictionThe British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
NonfictionAll over the world stand ancient structures so massive, precise, and baffling that they seem impossible for not just their time, but ours as well. From colossal walls and giant stone tombs to temples carved from solid rock, how did ancient civilizations achieve feats of engineering that still defy modern understanding?
NonfictionThe Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.
NonfictionAs the team makes a potentially key discovery beneath a boulder on Lot 8, new clues arise that could identify who was behind the Oak Island mystery.
NonfictionThese are the chilling encounters of people who trespassed into the domain of the unexplained... and paid the price. From Bigfoot in Washington State and Maryland, a Skunk Ape in Florida, a malevolent spirit in Washington state and a dogman in Kansas, witnesses cross a boundary into the unknown... and faces what awaits them on the other side.
NonfictionWill, a man scared of spiders his whole life, ventures deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon in search of deadly creatures. Joined by professor Bryan Fry and local mountaineer Carla Perez, they abseil 200 feet into a cave network known as the “womb of the Earth,” to discover the giant tarantula. Using cutting-edge techniques, they extract its venom, which could hold the key to saving millions of lives.
NonfictionThe three wise men of Top Gear embark on a seasonal road trip as they attempt to recreate a certain famous journey across the Middle East to Bethlehem. They do so in a trio of open top sports cars, each wholly unsuited to the conflict ridden mountains of Southern Turkey, the dangerous warzones of Iraq and the searing deserts of Syria. Along the way they test the limits of mechanical and physical endurance as well as asking the vital question, what exactly is myrrh and where do you buy it?
NonfictionA couple's ready to return where they feel in love and find a full-time home in Costa Rica. Her parents plan to join the household during the Michigan winters, but even with a healthy budget, finding a place that will please everyone may be a challenge.
NonfictionBobby Flay's Triple Threat Titans Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson team up with heavy hitter chefs Adriana Urbina and Marcel Vigneron to conquer Bobby.
NonfictionA CEO at just 29, Jenea Harvison supports her husband as his dreams of becoming a football player falter. However, living in his wife’s shadow soon proves too much for Roy Harvison, and the price will be more than one life.
NonfictionIn New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They find it in a game of questionable origins. On June 19, 1846, at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, a team of well-dressed gentlemen, the Knickerbockers, play the first game of baseball. By 1856, the game is already being called "the national pastime," or simply, "Our Game." But the nation is about to be torn apart. And, in the midst of the Civil War, there is one thing that Americans North and South have in common: baseball.
NonfictionStuck in a funk and living in his parents' basement, a Maryland man lands his dream job and looks to relocate to Copenhagen, Denmark. He's looking for a place that's near the action of the city, but finding an apartment in his budget may be a challenge.
NonfictionPolice in Kirtland, Ohio receive a tip about a family of five killed and buried in a barn belonging to a local cult. As they question the cult, investigators learn even more sinister details of power and manipulation leading up to the murders.
NonfictionBen and Erin push through setbacks and astounding costs in one of their longest, most challenging projects as they attempt to save a couple's historic Laurel home, preserving it for another 100 years.
NonfictionAfter Andrea Yates’ horrifying act, her dark preoccupation emerges — a secretive cult, twisted teachings, and followers drawn into a growing web of control.
NonfictionAfter years in a tiny California home, a couple heads to Laurel with a gift from her late father that makes their first home possible. Now, Ben and Erin design a coastal cabin inspired retreat tailored to their unique need for separate bedrooms.
NonfictionThe lives of animals and plants are dominated by the sun and fresh water which trigger seasonal journeys. The latest technology and aerial photography enable the Planet Earth team to track some of the greatest mass migrations.
NonfictionExplore the city of light and love's unexpected surprises on a journey through the lives of the city's working class. Explore the varied ethnic communities which contribute to the pulse and edginess of glitzy Paris.
NonfictionIn 1894, a sportwriter named Byron Bancroft "Ban" Johnson takes over a struggling minor league - the Western League - and turns it into a financial success. In 1900, he changes its name to the American League and begins talking about challenging the big city monopoly held by the National League. The revolution takes only three years. In 1903, the first World Series is played between the American League Boston Pilgrims and the National League Pittsburg Pirates.
NonfictionAn orphaned baby triceratops must outwit a deadly T-rex. Today, paleontologists are uncovering her remains, allowing us to bring her story to life with stunning VFX.
NonfictionHoping to avoid moving in the snow, a newlywed couple looks to buy a home before winter arrives in Bethel, Maine. She's focused on something vintage with character, but he's set on an ultra-modern villain's lair.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots--telling stories of revolutionaries in Honduras, a Dutchman who helped build New York City, and a young woman from the Philippines who brought her family to California against great odds. Along the way, family histories are brought to light--and America and Darren come to see themselves in a new way.
NonfictionIn North Charleston, a construction worker is killed by a stray bullet during an attempted robbery inside a trailer park, but when investigators follow the trail of the suspects, things are not what they seem.
NonfictionBourdain's Roman holiday takes a cinematic turn, influenced by his tour guides, actress Asia Argento, screenwriter/director Abel Ferrara, and a host of larger-than-life Romans who take him inside a Rome for the locals.
NonfictionThere are few who agree on the actual origins of war. Some see it as a necessary evil, paving the way for social change. Others see it as simply an extension of political discussion. Despite the concept of war being a familiar phenomenon to many by the beginning of the 20th century, nobody was prepared for the utter devastation caused by two of the most terrible conflicts the world had ever seen.
NonfictionAs the Laginas and the team relaunch their search for treasure on Oak Island, a stunning revelation may help prove the Knights Templar were connected to the 230-year-old mystery.
NonfictionIn this episode, Stanley Tucci visits Puglia, a region famous for its fragrant olive oil, beautiful vegetables, cheeses, and durum wheat. Despite being such a fertile region, Puglia is also one of Italy's poorest and Tucci discovers how today’s spirit of innovation was forged out of hard times. From Bari’s raw seafood to Cisternino’s Fornelli and Foggia’s burnt grain to cheesemaker Vito’s Apulian blue cheeses, it is clear that by reclaiming their past, the Pugliese are taking ownership of their past and embracing the future on their own terms.
NonfictionIn this episode, Stanley Tucci visits the Italian island of Sardinia. Famous for its harsh, rugged landscape, crystal blue ocean, and passionately preserved traditions, Tucci will learn how Sardinian food culture varies wildly throughout the island. He experiences the culinary delights of its coastal cities influenced by previous civilizations, and ventures inland to discover the rural heart of Sardinia, which remains untouched from outsider influence. This mysterious and mystical island is full of treasures and Sardinians are proud of their heritage and culinary diversity. One thing is certain: whoever steps foot on this
NonfictionIke Barinholtz teams up with Jonathan and Drew to give back to someone he considers family. With his signature humor and a keen eye for design, Ike transforms her home into a warm retreat where the whole family can relax and spend quality time together.
NonfictionThe boys build motorhomes before setting off for a bank holiday weekend in the West Country to see how each of their creations performs in the real world. Meanwhile, Jeremy is also at the track to test the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder against the latest version of Porsche's enduring 911 Turbo cabriolet. Plus, Andy Garcia takes his turn as the Star in the brand new Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionThe Kitchen is taking brunch to the next level with Dubai Pistachio Cheesecake Coffee Cake, Crabcake Eggs Benedict, and Easy Huevos Rancheros Stuffed Peppers. Plus, Fluffy Pancakes Suzette Style with Raspberry and Orange are the perfect sweet ending.
NonfictionFor decades the dinosaurs of Africa were lost to us. But recent discoveries have now revealed some of the most spectacular dinosaurs ever found. Two giant killers, both bigger than T.rex; one of these has captured our imaginations; Spinosaurus, the biggest killer known to have walked the earth. Only now has evidence been unearthed that reveals just how two giant killers managed to survive side by side.
NonfictionVincent Taylor is stuck in a controlling relationship with his Jekyll and Hyde wife. After a violent knife attack results in Vincent’s death, his wife claims she was the victim of an abusive relationship. However, Vincent’s phone will reveal the truth.
NonfictionIn one of the most spectacular and incredible Top Gear road trips ever attempted, the boys head to Vietnam, aiming to travel the entire length of the country in just eight days, thereby achieving what the American military failed to do in 10 years.
NonfictionBefore and after World War I, a steady stream of immigrants lands on the shores of America. They want instantly to become American. To pursue the American dream. To play the American game. But even as thousands of new Americans pick up a ball for the first time, even as the country endures a world war, baseball is trying to endure a decade that includes the meanest, vilest, angriest player ever to step onto a field and a scandal that almost destroys the game.
NonfictionAfter four women vanish, fear grips Texan communities, and desperate families seek answers. With a potential serial killer back in the spotlight, Texas Ranger Jim Holland launches a high-stakes interrogation that tests wills and aims for the truth.
NonfictionA couple's searching for a bigger home for their blended family in Philadelphia. She wants a historic Craftsman with tons of charm, but he prefers something more contemporary in the suburbs.
NonfictionFormer housekeepers have built a cleaning empire, and now they're ready to find a $5 million luxury vacation home in Costa Rica. With one of the biggest budgets ever, David Bromstad shows some epic homes with stunning water views!
NonfictionWoroniecki seemingly traps his followers in an isolation cocoon. His teachings appear to twist salvation into submission — until Andrea Yates commits a horrific act that stuns a nation.
NonfictionA couple's iconic Laurel home hides a secret: inside, it's on the brink of collapse. With repairs long delayed and a staggering cost to save the historic house, Ben and Erin could face their biggest project ever, if the family doesn't walk away.
NonfictionIt's the ultimate test of man against machine - or should that be dog against machine - as the Top Gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond take part in an epic land race starting in the town of Resolute, Northern Canada, finishing 450 miles later at the Magnetic North Pole.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond travel to Florida in order to prove that a fly-drive holiday would be more fun if you bought a car instead of renting one. Having picked up some wheels for no more than $1,000 each, the boys embark on an epic road trip to find out who got the best deal, encountering heat, flies and some very angry locals along the way.
NonfictionNature lovers hope to escape Montana's winters and growing crowds with a move to sleepy Puerto Morelos, Mexico. She wants space and privacy, but tensions rise as he angles for an oceanfront fishing spot.
NonfictionFollow the eccentric Mike Carroll in this chilling family mystery as he sets out to find his long-lost father. What he uncovers along the way threatens to shake the very foundation of his family.
NonfictionAfter living in Colombia, a newlywed couple looks to return for a job opportunity to Sydney. They're searching for a place with room for visiting family that's near the beach, but in a hot rental market, finding everything they want may be a challenge.
NonfictionOur story begins in a little village on the border between Zimbabwe and Botswana. Unusually, James was the first to arrive, in his 1985 Mercedes 230E. Next up is Jeremy with a 1981 Lancia Beta Coupé. Finally, Richard turns up in an Opel Kadet made in 1963, which he immediately bonded with and named Oliver.To reach their destination on the Namibian border, the guys have to negotiate the vast openness and primordial sludge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans, the choking dust of the Kalahari Desert, not to mention the treacherous rivers and hungry wildlife of the Okavango Delta. Along the way, they encounter more or less every da
NonfictionThe crew takes on a modular build to help a dad who's been raising his three daughters in his parents' in-law suite. Meanwhile, Ashley has the crew crawling up the walls to complete a special project for the little girls.
NonfictionAfter a long and brutal war, Vietnamese revolutionaries led by Ho Chi Minh end nearly a century of French colonial occupation. With the Cold War intensifying, Vietnam is divided in two. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem’s untested regime in the South.
NonfictionIn the second part of the Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their epic African Odyssey. Having survived insane traffic, lethal mud slides and some distinctly dubious map reading, the trio and their ailing estate cars reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
NonfictionExamining the startling, never-before-seen video evidence of aquatic hominids that has come forward since the documentary MERMAIDS: THE BODY FOUND first aired in 2012, with the original whistleblower on the Mermaid Conspiracy, Dr. Paul Robertson.
NonfictionWhen Shaquoia and Imani first meet Isiah, they sense his evil. They don’t know why their loving mother would date a man like him. Shaquoia does all she can to protect her siblings from Isiah’s rage, but his cruelty and obsession would destroy the family.
NonfictionOn a bright May morning, 5,000 sailors and Marines bid farewell to their loved ones before the mammoth USS Nimitz pulls out of Coronado, California, and sets a course for Hawaii and beyond. Among the men and women who live and work on board are an airman who describes the ship as a small town; a pilot who considers the ship a powerful instrument of diplomacy; a sailor who questions "why we're fighting to defend someone else's freedom when we barely have our own"; a cook who dishes out 15,000 meals a day; and an airman who has just learned that his girlfriend is pregnant. This program contains explicit language. Viewer dis
NonfictionJeremy, Richard and James have all poured scorn on caravans and those who choose to spend their weekends in them. Now the team have to swallow their pride as they embark on a caravan holiday in Dorset. Three hot saloons burn rubber on the test track, and the Stig attempts to find out how fast you can drive a car indoors! Plus actor Brian Cox is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
NonfictionFaith Green thinks she knows everything about Gregory Green’s past when reconnecting with him at her father’s church. Raised to believe in forgiveness, she gives him a second chance, but his secrets will lead to an unspeakable tragedy.
NonfictionThe world's biggest car program is back with a brand new, two-part special in which Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take three V8-engined sports cars on a grueling 1600 journey through the spectacular landscapes of Patagonia.
NonfictionBeginning with an examination of slavery, this episode looks at the causes of the war and the burning questions of union and states' rights. Significant events include John Brown's rebellion at Harper's Ferry, the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the firing on Fort Sumter and the jubilant rush to arms on both sides. Introducing the series' major figures -- Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant -- the episode concludes with the disastrous Union defeat at Manassas, where both sides realize it is to be a very long war.
NonfictionIn this year's Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results.
NonfictionThe ship's location and itinerary are classified. Details of how the nuclear reactor works are top secret. Many aspects of life on a nuclear aircraft carrier are hush-hush. Dating and sex aboard ship are strictly forbidden, but according to one sailor, with 5,000 people on board, relationships are "inevitable," resulting in a "don't ask, don't tell" policy that applies to relationships as well as sexual orientation. When the Nimitz pulls into Hong Kong for a four-day port call, a scandal dramatically alters the lives of two sailors. As the ship departs, the crew learns their itinerary has changed. The captain announces tha
NonfictionEmpty-nesters crave a magical place to reconnect -- so Cappie and Alex build a hot tub haven from a concrete drum base, complete with a custom burner, wraparound deck, and warm, glowing lights
Nonfiction"Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery": Sent by president Thomas Jefferson to find the fabled Northwest Passage, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the most important expedition in American history - a voyage of danger and discovery from St. Louis to the headwaters of the Missouri River, over the Continental Divide to the Pacific. It was the United States' first exploration of the West and one of the nation's most enduring adventures. The program tells the remarkable story of the entire corps- not just the two famous captains - but the young army men, French-Canadian boatmen, Clark's African-American sl
NonfictionTony and his friend, world-renowned chef Eric Ripert, explore the far reaches of indigenous Andes in search of a rare variety of wild cocoa that is said to be the "best" in the world. They move from hip, modern Lima back in time into pre-Colombian Peru.
NonfictionBourdain explores the Brazilian heartland, home to baroque architecture, lush hillsides and mineiro cuisine which includes frango ao molho pardo (broiled chicken served in a sauce made using its own blood), that the host samples during a traditional country meal.
NonfictionAdam and Jamie test two urban legends; in 'Bullet Proof Water' find out exactly how deep one must dive to survive a gunshot, and in '360 Degree Swing' find out if it is possible to get a swinger to go all the way around a swing set, up and over the bar.
NonfictionDoes a giant prehistoric creature lurk in Lake Champlain? Locals call it Champ. Generations of eyewitnesses rumor to have seen the creature, a dinosaur like animal, 15-25 feet long most resembling the extinct plesiosaur. Examine the mystery surrounding Lake Champlain as specially designed cameras search for the monster. Existing photographic evidence will also be put to the test.
NonfictionThree mainstays of modern-day Hollywood discover family legacies that predate the United States itself. Ted Danson learns of two Colonial ancestors who broke the mold: a Connecticut Revolutionary colonel who allowed his slave to buy his freedom, and famed iconoclast Anne Hutchinson, who was banished from Massachusetts Bay for her subversive religious views. William H. Macy learns of his own family’s nonconformists — a Puritan punished for helping Quakers who went on to help purchase Nantucket, and a Confederate widow who committed pension fraud to attempt to regain the family’s financial stability. Mary Steenburgen
NonfictionCesar sets out to help a pair of young, rambunctious dogs - a Chocolate Lab and a Golden Retriever - and their overwhelmed pet parents, pushed to the brink of breakdown by the pandemic. Cesar devises a unique way for the pet parents to take control as pack leaders and gain the much needed respect from the dogs that has been sorely lacking in the relationship.
NonfictionIn part two, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue in their quest to take three V8-engined sports cars on an epic journey through Patagonia to the southernmost city in the world. Along the way they encounter stunning landscapes, mechanical meltdowns and torturously unpaved roads before a terrifying turn of events brings their adventure to a heart-stopping climax.
NonfictionThe story begins in 220 million years BC when ancient reptiles ruled a land dominated by desert. One group of reptiles in particular is about to take over the world.
NonfictionBill Nye shows all kinds of unexpected places where magnets can be found. In fact, the Earth itself is a huge magnet! Find out how to make a compass and why opposites attract.
NonfictionAs the new millenium dawns, baseball on the field is better than ever before. In an era of offense, Pedro Martinez and a handful of other pitchers still manage to dominate. Ichiro Suzuki proves that Asian players can be superstars, while Barry Bonds becomes one of the most dominant hitters of all time. In the fall of 2001, when a badly frightened country yearns for normalcy, baseball helps provide it. In an epic battle with the Yankees, the benighted Boston Red Sox stage the greatest comeback in history. Baseball is more popular and profitable than ever, but suspicions and revelations about performance enhancing drugs
NonfictionAfter decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology? Or something else? Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies. From NOVA.
NonfictionAfter cutting ties with Death Row Records and Suge Knight, Dr. Dre starts Aftermath Records, (an imprint under Interscope) and discovers Eminem, producing him to international success. Though Jimmy Iovine and Dre continue to produce a top-tier roster of talent, structural changes in the music industry force them to innovate their business model, leading to the creation of Beats Electronics and their flagship product, Beats By Dr. Dre.
NonfictionFor 160 million years the dinosaurs have ruled the world, while mammals have lived in their shadow – small animals clinging to safety in burrows in the ground and nests in the trees above. But the planet and its inhabitants have started to sicken, until the final straw comes – a ten kilometre wide meteor crashes into the Earth wiping out the dinosaurs and almost half of all known animals.
NonfictionThey are the inmates despised by other prisoners-child molesters and rapists. Now, Colorado has put nearly fourteen hundred of them into one prison-Fremont Correctional Facility - along with murderers, drug dealers, and thieves, who hate sex offenders. It creates a tense mix where nearly everybody lies about their crimes all the time, especially the child molesters. The officers face the daunting challenge of guarding the weaker inmates while also protecting themselves. And while officers contain and control the sex offenders behind the walls, prison therapists must prepare these men for life outside. Extensive treatment m
NonfictionAs historic floodwaters from the north swallow the bayou, Troy and Pickle struggle with drowned lines, until a lesson from a late swamp legend gives them a fighting chance. Bruce and Anna try to lure in migrating giants with a potent "secret sauce." Team Edgar pulls double duty, after pulling an all nighter on a shrimp boat Joey and Kallie battle exhaustion and rising water, while Daniel and Zak reignite their fierce rod-and-reel rivalry in a high-stakes showdown. Out in the marsh, Ronnie and Timmy take on a monstrous nuisance gator terrorizing local crab fishermen.
NonfictionWe rely on plants for almost everything, including the air we breathe and the food we eat. Two in five wild plants are threatened with extinction, but people are finding new ways to help them, from projects in Africa to reseed the landscape to the rebuilding of a tropical forest in Brazil, tree by tree.
NonfictionSir David Attenborough journeys into the hidden world of forests, where lives are entwined in the most unexpected of ways. From the temperate rainforests of Canada, where rarely seen ‘spirit bears’ fish for salmon, to the teak forests of India, where whistling wild dogs work together to bring down prey three times their size, the forests of planet Earth are full of unseen connections.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South in search of new jobs and better lives in the North, boldly breaking racial barriers. Journeying into the depths of the Jim Crow era, Wiz and Sanaa reimagine themselves as they learn the heroic stories of the people who forever transformed their families.
NonfictionIreland is steeped in history and traditions, both oral and written. It is also steeped in the myth that it has the worst food on the planet. New York chef and travel television host Anthony Bourdain is traveling to Ireland to dispel those myths.
NonfictionSomething alluring and menacing lurks in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to investigate.
NonfictionFrom PBS and Ken Burns - FDR brings the same optimism and energy to the White House that his cousin Theodore displayed. Aimed at ending the Depression, his sweeping New Deal restores the people's self-confidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. Eleanor rejects the traditional role of first lady, becomes her husband's liberal conscience and a sometimes controversial political force in her own right. As the decade ends, FDR faces two grave questions: whether to run for an unprecedented third term and how to deal with the rise of Hitler.
NonfictionThe best food TV ever filmed on the Italian Peninsula. The crew starts at the world's best restaurant; samples shellfish in Naples; and eats Roman street food with Mario Batali.
NonfictionIt's the middle of winter in Iceland. There are only four hours of daylight each day. Is that enough time for Anthony Bourdain to bring the cuisine of this vibrant country into light?
NonfictionBourdain visits one of his favorite cities in Europe, Glasgow. He makes his first stop at the Old College Bar for a pint, learns knife defense techniques from instructor Mark Davies, and tests his physical endurance while stalking red stag with writer A.A. Gill in the Scottish Highlands. Along the way Bourdain indulges in some surprising Scottish fare including deep-fried haggis, roasted grouse with bread sauce, and fresh venison.
