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Simon heads to Gansu, which used to serve as the link between Western Asia and the rest of China. His first stop is the Yellow River which he will attempt to cross on a raft made o

Rick and Chum show off their pearly whites when a seller brings in a pair of Tyrannosaurus teeth. Will they be chomping at the bit? Then, Corey goes to bat for a signed Mark Buehrl

Rise of The New Dons focuses on the deadly conflict between the Families' old guard and a new generation of younger, American-born mobsters willing to defy the authority of the bos

Since the dawn of humanity, rituals have marked our passage from life to death. From the burials of biblical heroes to prehistoric mummification, we delve into the origins of these

Two entrepreneurs rise from the ashes of Prohibition by staking everything on two liquors and go on to save an industry, change cocktail culture, and create two of the most popular

From launching corpses with trebuchets to turning animals into killing machines and missiles guided by pigeons, these are the stories behind history's most outrageous weapons.

A stranded American pilot in Vietnam is rescued through a code built around familiar golf courses, while Navajo Code Talkers transmit messages that help turn the tide in the Pacifi

With only four people remaining, food insecurity reaches an all-time high. One participant's prized harvest is pilfered, while another survivalist battles a debilitating sickness.

Guided by the code of Bushido, the samurai warrior combines fierce discipline with unwavering loyalty and honour, building him into a highly efficient and deadly fighter.

The most terrible weapon ever created will change the course of the war in the Pacific.

Following the trail of a cache of precious gemstones, Jeff and the team move further beyond the breakers, in search of The Neptune. With stormy weather closing in, a new find may l

Three-part docuseries that offers the most exclusive access into Wuhan's red zone - the world's first virus-hit region in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 2020 and a deadly coronavir

Tom begins the countdown to his 80th birthday. Jake and Anika tow a broken snowmobile down the mountain but run into fresh lion tracks and are back on the hunt. Paul sets out to ta

A cartoon studio creates one of the most recognisable characters in the world. Mickey Mouse begins as a pencil sketch, and through a journey of failure, innovation, and guts become

From the Bazooka and Cavity Magnetron radar to the Enigma code machine, engineers and scientists create faster and smarter tools that help win WWII and shape modern warfare.

A dog plays an unexpected role in recovering the World Cup trophy, and a puppy from the Ice Age emerges intact after 18,000 years. These stories reveal just how unpredictable the n