King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered nearly intact, a miracle of archaeology. Most of the precious artifacts were safely kept out of sight in the Egyptian Museum of Cairo... until now. Ninety years after their salvage from the sand, the forgotten treasure of King Tut will finally be reconstituted at the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza. What will it tell us about the Pharaoh and the Egypt he ruled?
A groundbreaking documentary about the temperament trait of high sensitivity found in 20% of the population in both men and women. Based on the findings of bestselling author-psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron ("The Highly Sensitive Person")
This series sets out to recount these ancient stories using animations created especially for the occasion, and illustrations chosen from the entire history of art. This dynamic blend, a bridge between modernity and history, ancient narrative and contemporary dramatic art, is a new way to discover or re-discover this part of our universal heritage.
"Jesus: His Life explores the story of Jesus Christ through the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the 8 chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role—Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter.
Weird Homes is a television series about some of most unusual and bizarre homes and the fascinating and inspiring people who built and live in them.
Why did the United States become a global superpower? America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that explores the country's remarkable journey.
Discover the accomplishments of John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and other titans of industry in this engrossing documentary series with a difference. Commentary from present-day business superstars offer insightful modern perspectives on each man's life and times, all revealed through a seamless blend of movie-quality reenactments and fascinating archival material.
With its mesmerizing landscapes, rich artistic treasures, deep ties to the past and warm people, it is no wonder that travelers Dream of Italy more than any other destination in the world. Join Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning travel newsletter Dream of Italy, as she explores the diverse regions of Italy.
Black screen for a deep, restful sleep accompanied by a sooting thunderstorm recorded on location in the Texas Hill Country. This black-screen video helps reduce the blue-spectrum light waves emitted from your TV or screen that are known to interfere with REM sleep. Used in hundreds of U.S. hospitals, all Sleepwell programs are included in your Prime membership. Also try Rainstorm for Sleep.
A thousand years ago, the Vikings sailed across the Sea to arrive on an enormous island of rich pastures. They marketed the land as The Green Land in an attempt to recruit more settlers, and build a new civilization in a new world. As time went on, Greenland became increasingly cold and uninhabitable by man, but this film shows the incredible fauna and creatures who still call Greenland home.
Inside all of us, there is a story to be discovered, simmering age-old questions to be answered - who we are, how did we get here and what came before. From the black hole to the creation of our planet billions of years ago to the emergence of humans, Mankind The Story of All of Us dives through the surface of our universe reaching the core of our existence textbooks never dare reveal.
The hit HISTORY series returns to the only family-run pawn shop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men carefully assess the value of items brought in by an array of quirky customers. Watch as the Harrison family attempts to find the gems and bust the fakes, all in hopes of making the biggest profit possible.
On June 1st, 2009, Air France flight 447 disappeared somewhere over the South Atlantic. After five lengthy, costly search campaigns, the plane was finally located and the black boxes recovered. Now, for the first time, footage from the search missions has been made available. We discover the story behind this search for an aircraft lost, and found, in the middle of nowhere.
World's Greatest Mysteres explores theories behind some of the world's most mysterious, profound people, places, and things, from tragic deaths, to child prodigies, to alien sightings and beyond.
Based on the hit British reality show, celebrity chef and Michelin Star winner Gordon Ramsay ("Hell's Kitchen," "MasterChef") travels across America attempting to turn failing restaurants into the most popular, sought-after venues in town.
This series exposes the killer instincts of Earth's titanic forces and why they can be so devastating to lives and property. Using past natural disasters as an example, this series explores what would happen should a major catastrophe strike the United States. From tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions to hurricanes and even an astroid impact, see what disasters could be coming our way.
"The First 48® offers viewers unprecedented access to every step of the judicial process from crime scene to courtroom. Starting with an investigation, and going to the trial, the verdict and beyond.
An investigative series that takes viewers behind the scenes with those involved in some of the most intriguing true crime stories on record. Police detectives, crime scene analysts, family and friends of victims, prosecutors, defense attorneys and journalists all share first-hand accounts that reveal the grim truth behind shocking criminal investigations.
Tornados, Collapsing Mines, Fires, Explosions, Earthquakes, Inferior Structures, Shipping Tragedies and Floods. Human interest in disasters and their horrendous outcomes never ceases. This series goes beyond the headlines to satisfy the appetite and curiosity of the audience, stepping back in time to real incidents many know only as old tales, news headlines, or examples in a classroom lesson.
Highlights of Series 8 of this BAFTA-winning show include a car versus a jet-powered kayak race in Iceland, three self-built cars assembled in the futile hope that they will work on water, Richard racing the RAF's freefall parachute display team in Cyprus, our car football champions playing a team from Brazil, and the presenters holidaying in their most-despised vehicle (the caravan). Series 8 also features chef Gordon Ramsay, Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart and world champion Jenson Button, and actors Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Moulin Rouge), Sir Michael Gambon (Gosford Park, Harry Potter), Brian Cox (X2, The Bourne Identity) and Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder, Tristram Shandy, I'm Alan Partridge).