Documentary

A cyclone that stopped the Roman Army cold. A hurricane and "dragon twist" that wiped out major cities. A supervolcano that triggered the Dark Ages. These are history's perfect storms, forces of nature that impacted us in ways far beyond the physical havoc they wreaked.

What role will the moon play in man's next attempts to conquer space?

The legendary life of Harry Houdini remains as much of a mystery as his death. Modern magicians marvel at his death-defying performances. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been fully understood.

Residents of Detroit's neighborhoods fight for survival in a city with an uncertain future.

DARK MONEY, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials.

Documentary series looking at the last days of historical figures.

Documentary series looking at the last days of historical figures.

The Sea of Okhotsk lies between the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Japanese island of Hokkaido: the last and greatest unspoiled ocean on Earth.

The Sea of Okhotsk lies between the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Japanese island of Hokkaido: the last and greatest unspoiled ocean on Earth.

This ground-breaking series tells the story of Europe in six glossy episodes exploring different chapters of its eventful history.

Every year, the pipistrelle bat, the painted lady butterfly, the Eleonora’s falcon and the Blackcap undertake mysterious migrations.

In an exhilarating mix of aviation adventure and historical detective work, presenter James Crawford takes to the skies to explore Scotland's cities, coasts and countryside.

Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's history through the stories of individual towns

Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's history through the stories of individual towns

A personal essay which analyses and compares images of the political upheavals of the 1960s. From the military coup in Brazil to China's Cultural Revolution, from the student uprisings in Paris to the end of the Prague Spring.