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To many, the legacy of King Henry VIII begins and ends with his six wives. But remarkable though his marital history is, it is not what defines him....

Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.

Join Elizabeth McGovern as she takes an in-depth look at the young American heiresses whose real life stories inspired the acclaimed TV drama Downton...

A tribute to the bold men and women who put their lives on the line in order to get a foothold in space, sometimes with disastrous results.

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...

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

Follows the action at Johannesburg’s two biggest international airports, as well as urban helicopter crews flying life-or-death medivac...

Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number of protected havens that shelter some of the continent's most iconic wildlife. Explore...

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

Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world's mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.

Experts take a deep dive into modern history's worst disasters to highlight ten crucial missteps behind each catastrophe.

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

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...

They were U.S. paratroopers, Norwegian operatives, and British Commandos, Allied teams leading high-risk operations throughout Europe, Africa, and...

With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia's most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo life isn't...

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...

Britain in Color showcases key moments in 20th century Britain seen for the first time in color.

Follow regular people as they turn their curiosity, excitement and love of the skies into extraordinary feats of aviation.

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