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.
NonfictionFor years, every time Gabi Blair walks past the freezer, she shudders at the thought of the horrors hidden inside. Forced to keep secret her mother’s crimes, she prays that someone will discover the truth before she becomes her mother’s next victim.
NonfictionAfter a North Charleston mother of four is found beaten to death in the bushes, a rookie detective battles it out in the interview room with her suspected killer.
NonfictionIn Fayetteville, Arkansas, 47-year-old Mario Miller turns up shot dead in a stranger’s driveway. As detectives trace his last hours, a missing Dodge Challenger, a pawned pistol, and damning text messages reveal a chilling murder conspiracy.
NonfictionHigh above the Giza Plateau stands Egypt's most mysterious ancient site: the Lost Pyramid of Abu Rawash. Today, it lies in ruins, but some researchers believe these stone blocks hold profound secrets about an extraterrestrial civilization that existed in ancient Egypt long before our recorded history.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
NonfictionWhat if asteroids, long feared as destroyers of life, were key to our existence? Explore a revolutionary new theory that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients --water, minerals, and energy--needed to jumpstart life on Earth.
NonfictionOver-capacity and on the brink, Louisiana's Washington Parish Jail is spiraling into chaos. The new sheriff struggles to bring stability and control while facing the mistakes of the past.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rain forest armed only with three shabby 4x4s which they bought from the local small ads for a maximum of 3500 a piece. What follows is set to be their most extraordinary journey to date as they attempt to drive from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering local drug lords, the debilitating effects of high altitude and the terrifying sheer drops of the infamous Death Road along the way. But before all that, they've got to escape from the deep, dark centre of the rain forest in what is without doubt the toughest and most unmissa
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.
NonfictionThese are the chilling accounts of people who claim they were hunted by mysterious cryptids. From a Dogman in Ohio, a group of Bigfoot in Washington state, a Skunk Ape in Florida and a mysterious Wendigo in Wisconsin, these cryptid predators stalk their human prey.
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.
NonfictionFrom training grounds to war-torn battlefields, a growing number of soldiers report encounters not with enemy combatants — but with something beyond the known world. From a demonic entity in Bagdad Iraq, a haunted house in England, a Bigfoot in Washington State, a UFO over the skies of Kentucky and a Djinn on the Balad Air Base in Iraq, marines, soldiers and airmen come face to face with forces no training could ever prepare them for.
NonfictionThe swamp's in chaos as days of northern flooding give way to a sudden, dramatic water drop, pushing territorial bulls into new battlegrounds and leaving hunters scraping bottom at every turn. Troy and Jacob race into their favorite honey hole before it's cut off entirely, using a "biggest gator" wager to fuel them. Daniel and Zak confront a surge of aggressive males stirred up by the floods. Joey and Kallie's day spirals when smoke erupts from their airboat engine mid-hunt. Bruce and Anna chase a bayou menace threatening local residents.
NonfictionA father disappears from the Cincinnati suburbs, setting off a desperate search that exposes small-town secrets, rivalries, and past threats.
NonfictionAfter receiving an inheritance, a couple decides to find a vacation property to honor her late mom, dad and brother. David Bromstad is called on to help find a lake house they all would have enjoyed together near Chicago.
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.
NonfictionThe team travel to Norway where they attempt Olympic events - in cars. A rocket-powered mini is fired off a ski jump, Jeremy and James tackle the biathlon with 4x4s, Richard stages a game of car ice hockey, and the new Jaguar XK races a speed skater.
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.
NonfictionAfter a few festive drinks at a holiday party, a Seattle couple jumps at her job transfer opportunity in London. She doesn't mind spending for a proper grown-up flat with space to host, but he's jobless and more interested in saving money.
NonfictionAfter graduation, an aviation enthusiast follows his passion and family roots to Stockholm. He wants traditional charm with modern upgrades and a bikeable commute near café culture, but finding a spacious apartment at a modest price may be a challenge.
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.
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.
NonfictionTony visits Prague, capital of the Czech Republic - the world's capital for beer, birthplace of the Velvet Revolution and now one of the cultural centers of Europe.
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.
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.
NonfictionGeorge and Margaret Keller never suspected that the man terrorizing their city could be a member of their own family. As it dawns on them that their son is hiding a sinister secret, they must decide whether or not to turn him in.
NonfictionCarson Kressley and Maneet Chauhan bring the razzle dazzle as chefs Rajesh Pathak and Hideki Harada take on Bobby Flay with a challenging signature dish.
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.
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 Cave of Swallows in Mexico is a 400m vertical shaft, deep enough to engulf the Empire State Building. The Lechuguilla cave system in the USA is 193km long with astonishing crystal formations. Caves are remarkable habitats with equally bizarre wildlife. Cave angel fish cling to the walls behind waterfalls with microscopic hooks on their fins. Cave swiftlets navigate by echo-location and build nests out of saliva. The Texas cave salamander has neither eyes nor pigment. Planet Earth gets unique access to a hidden world of stalactites, stalagmites, snotites and troglodytes.
NonfictionA humpback whale mother and calf embark on an epic journey from tropical coral paradises to storm ravaged polar seas. Newly discovered coral reefs in Indonesia reveal head-butting pygmy seahorses, flashing 'electric' clams and bands of sea kraits, 30-strong, which hunt in packs. Elsewhere plagues of sea urchins fell forests of giant kelp. Huge bull fur seals attack king penguins, who despite their weight disadvantage, put up a spirited defence.
NonfictionTaipei brings Anthony Bourdain to the second tallest building in the world. There he discovers pork carved out of jade, learns he can't have a plan in a bar scuffle and why scantily clad women attend funerals.
NonfictionWhat happens in Vegas... turns into a naked nightmare. The thrill of getting caught reenergizes a couple's stagnant sex life with very public consequences. A rookie realtor's forbidden fling leads to some very bad behavior.
NonfictionThese are the chilling cases of law enforcement officers facing monsters no training could ever prepare them for. From the terrifying "Beast of LBL" to a Bigfoot encounters in Oklahoma and Washington State, a shadow man in New Jersey, and a bizarre half-man, half-goat in Colorado, first responders confront creatures that defy logic and warp reality.
NonfictionWhen a young father is found shot and killed in the parking lot of an apartment complex, Tulsa Homicide discovers he may have been lured there under false pretenses.
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.
NonfictionEpisode 1: After an overview of the Second World War, which engulfed the world from 1939 to 1945 and cost at least 50 million lives, inhabitants of four towns - Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; Waterbury, Connecticut; and Luverne, Minnesota - recall their communities on the eve of the conflict. For them, the events overseas seem far away. Their tranquil lives are shattered by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and America is thrust into the great cataclysm. Along with millions of other young men, Sid Phillips and Willie Rushton of Mobile, Ray Leopold of Waterbury and Walter Thompson and Burnett Miller of Sacramen
NonfictionGuy Fieri's digging into craveable comfort! A smokehouse-deli mashup in Austin, TX, is plating the-bomb pastrami, and a Calgary, Alberta, joint is serving A-list brisket and righteous ribs. Plus, a pizza spot in Reno, NV, is dishing it out Detroit-style.
NonfictionA Canadian searches for space and serenity to host her wellness retreats in Australia's pristine Airlie Beach. The steep price of paradise, however, has this yoga instructor in an uncomfortable position.
NonfictionOn March 1, 2019, at a Lansing, Michigan, mobile home park, police comb through a chaotic crime scene, where they search for who killed 24-year-old Delayno Hudson and shot two other men after a car crash.
NonfictionIn recent years, our knowledge of life beneath the waves has been transformed. Using cutting-edge technology, One Ocean takes us on a journey from the intense heat of the tropics to our planet's frozen poles to reveal new worlds and extraordinary never-before-seen animal behaviors.
NonfictionIn New Mexico, a car chase ends dramatically with lasting consequences for a lieutenant, and a lone officer must keep her cool to safely detain a homicide suspect. In California, officers battle a raging car fire to rescue the trapped driver.
NonfictionIn the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, the host and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. While the political situation is often tense between the people living in these areas, Bourdain concentrates on their rich history, food and culture, and spends time with local chefs, home cooks, writers and amateur foodies.
NonfictionFor the very first time, Leah and Mike meet with former members of a different organization--the Jehovah's Witnesses. In this special 2-hour episode, a panel of contributors open up and share their personal stories of growing up in this secretive organization. Our hosts will hear stories of tragedy and loss including: family members who died from refusing blood transfusions; siblings and parents lost to suicide; families torn apart by the practice of disfellowshipping (shunning); the belief in women's inherent inferiority; and the alleged failure to punish child abusers or even to believe in claims of abuse. Our audience w
NonfictionEpisode 1: In 1851, a band of Indian fighters in California encounters a place of astonishing beauty, setting in motion events that bring other newcomers to Yosemite Valley: artists, writers, entrepreneurs, tourists, and eventually John Muir, who becomes a national voice for preservation. Meanwhile, reports emerge from Wyoming Territory of a fantastical place at the headwaters of the Yellowstone River. An exploration confirms the rumors, and in 1872 Congress creates the world's first national park at Yellowstone, but does nothing to provide for its protection. In 1886, General Phil Sheridan and the U.S. Cavalry ride to the
NonfictionRecent deadly flash floods have wreaked havoc in the US and beyond. Explore why dangerous floods are on the rise and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. From NOVA.
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?
NonfictionWhen 60-year-old Ilene Gowan vanishes, her family fears the worst. Weeks later, her body turns up under a frozen bridge. As detectives trace her last steps, they uncover surveillance footage, financial clues — and a killer hiding in plain sight.
NonfictionThe blue whale is a perfect symbol for the oceans: the vast blue expanse that dominates our planet while still remaining largely unexplored and mysterious. Yet the oceans are an integral part of our lives. Their influence dominates the world's weather systems. They support an enormous range of life, from the largest whales to the smallest plankton, from hordes of sea birds to lonely, deep-sea fish. All this is governed by a complex system of biological and physical forces. This first episode demonstrates the sheer scale, power and complexity of the 'Blue Planet.'
NonfictionDavid Attenborough brings to life, in unprecedented detail, the last days of the dinosaurs. Palaeontologist Robert DePalma has made an incredible discovery in a prehistoric graveyard: fossilised creatures, astonishingly well preserved, that could help change our understanding of the last days of the dinosaurs.
NonfictionFrom adorable pygmy sloths to huge living dragons, islands offer a refuge for the planet's strangest creatures. But life on these isolated lands is full of unexpected challenges.
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.
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.
NonfictionThroughout America, and even on the baseball diamonds in New York's Central Park, thousands of homeless people build shantytowns called "Hoovervilles." More than ever, America needs heroes. And even as it struggles to make it through the Depression, baseball provides them. But the heroes do not come only from the Major Leagues. The Negro Leagues being baseball to towns the Major leagues ignore - to people the Major Leagues spurn. To delight the fans, they develop an elaborate warm-up routine in pantomime; throwing and hitting an invisible ball so convincingly. spectators can't believe it's not real. It's called "shad
NonfictionExplore the societal struggles that arise when belief systems are questioned or collapse by asking simple questions. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert commentary, episode 01 delves into the research, historical precedent and turmoil experienced when confronting institutions. It’s a raw, thought-provoking journey through the intersection of faith, history, and legal architecture.
NonfictionEveryone knows Lisa and Kevin Knoefel as kind and loving parents who foster children in need, like 16-year-old Sabrina Zunich. However, their selfless act ends in a shocking murder at the hands of the troubled teen, who is a pawn in a twisted plot.
NonfictionAfter verifying a recent find on Lot 5 to be a sacred, religious artifact, the team drills through a surprising discovery deep in the Money Pit area.
NonfictionGuy Fieri's returning to some Triple-D rock stars! A bagel joint in Cambridge, MA, is baking the-bomb banana coffee bread, a Chicago diner is reeling in customers with scratch-made meatloaf, and a Duluth smokehouse is plating zesty pepper porchetta.
NonfictionA beaver smells something strange, chickens run on wet concrete, a boy runs for his life from a flock of seagulls, a horse becomes the first motion picture, a squirrel defies gravity, a horse joins the dinner table, a bear fights an inflatable reindeer, a golden retriever and little girl have a secret language, and a dog steals a pacifier.
NonfictionAfter three long days, Pottsy and Giles are transferred back from the Yushin Maru and become instant celebrities with the media. Just as they are settling back in, the crew is concerned when they discover an unknown ship has been following them!
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.
NonfictionA couple looks to realize a lifelong dream of finding a home in the jungle in Tulum, Mexico. She's firm on their budget and wants to be near the beach, but he's dreaming of total jungle privacy and doesn't mind spending more for the perfect place.
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
NonfictionExplore the solar system’s planets and moons covered in volcanoes. See alien landscapes bursting with fire and ice and eruptions so violent they reach into space.
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.
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.
NonfictionStanley Tucci explores Bologna, seen by many as the food capital of Italy. The region of Emilia-Romagna is home to globally renowned protected food products: parmigiano, prosciutto de Parma and traditional balsamic vinegar to name a few.
NonfictionA retired Louisiana detective takes a crack at solving an old casethe murder of a woman whose body was dumped in a bayou and left to decompose for three months. With modern forensics, the detective may finally have what he needs to find her killer.
NonfictionPolice believe Ben McDaniel disappeared during a dangerous underwater cave dive. But the best divers in the world search for his body and are convinced that he is not in the cave. Baffled, investigators start questioning the nature of his disappearance.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard--a married couple who discover that their ancestors had some remarkable similarities. In stories that span continents and centuries, Gates introduces Kristen and Dax to the soldiers, settlers, and criminals who make up their roots, allowing his guests to understand themselves--and their families--as never before.
NonfictionMary and John dream of turning their farmhouse kitchen into a modern masterpiece, without breaking the bank. They've asked for Frank and Sherry's help to design and build a beautiful yet functional space for their family. But, when the homeowners make a drastic, last minute change to the project--Frank and Sherry will have to go back to the drawing board and come up with a whole new plan.
NonfictionIn January 2019, Evansville, Indiana, police respond to a 911 call where a shooting leaves 25-year-old Delvin Mitchell dead from a shot to the head. Detectives receive all types of information from around town and begin to circle in on the killers.
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.
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.
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.
NonfictionJust what will motoring be like in a post apocalyptic world that’s been blown to bits by nuclear bombs or a massive comet? Embarking on a terrifying journey into the future, Richard Hammond and James May tackle how to survive (and most importantly, drive) in a post-nuclear doomsday scenario.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo--meeting women and men who crisscrossed the globe to help their families move forward, often taking enormous risks. Along the way, Delroy and Liza both gain a new understanding of the ancestors--enslaved and free--who laid the groundwork for their success.
NonfictionA single mom returns back to her Indiana hometown with her kids to find a home near family. She's a new buyer determined to achieve her childhood dream of a classic Colonial, but her sister thinks a contemporary townhouse would better suit her glam style.
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.
