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Narrated by Gary Sinise, this HD series chronicles the space age from Mercury missions to moon landings, Soyuz link-ups, and untethered spacewalks through astronauts' own footage, capturing humankind's greatest adventure.

A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.

A documentary about popular art house film directors.

Frankly examines a colorful and controversial chapter of modern American history, when individuals and events coalesced to challenge the moral orthodoxy surrounding sex and sexual behavior. Eros moved from the shadows into the sphere of public discussion as people sought to eradicate sexual ignorance, fear and loathing. Activism took root and laws were changed; traditional institutions and gender roles were questioned; pleasure was had, and so was profit. And as with any revolution, there were counter-forces seeking a return to the status quo.

Insight into the events that led up to 9/11 by tracing the timeline from al Qaeda's earliest origins through the aftermath of 9/11 and the ongoing investigation.

This six part BBC series follows intrepid everyman Danny Wallace as he takes up the challenge and begins the unlikely odyssey of setting up and running his own country. From the corridors of power at Whitehall to a rusting war fort in the North Sea, Danny cuts through the red tape and meets a host of extraordinary individuals all keen to help him with his quest.

The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.

A history of the ancient Spartans, featuring historian Bettany Hughes as presenter and narrator.

A comprehensive survey of the history of World War I.

Documentary using computer colorized footage from World War I to give the audience the feel of how it really looked back during the war.

An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.

The history of the American film industry in Hollywood during the Silent era.

Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society.

The history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios.

The people, ideas, and events that created our current world economy.

Focusing on eight iconic works of art, Power of Art reveals the history of visual imagination through the ages.

Addicts try to overcome their addictions with the help of their families and others.

The series follows detectives during the hours immediately following a homicide.

Special effects make up artists compete in challenges.

With extraordinary, unprecedented access, Surviving the Cut takes viewers into the intense world of military elite forces training. From divers and snipers to para-rescue men and bomb specialists, the elite and how they earn a place in the coveted units are the focus in this compelling all new series.

Writer Oz Clarke and journalist James May travel through Britain and Ireland to discover and sample all sorts of alcoholic beverages. Lively conversations ensue.

Join "tour-guide" Dave Attell as he takes a look at nightlife in different cities around the country until sunrise.

Reality show. A couple, their daughter and two grandchildren volunteer to spend several weeks living under wartime conditions. That includes all their clothing, including underclothes and nightwear; being constantly pushed to keep up with traditional grooming methods and dealing with severe shortages of all grooming products such as tooth care products, all types of soap and shampoo, shaving supplies for Michael; learning to live with rationing (12 ounces of candy a month, 4 ounces of ham a week, etc.,) and digging up the back yard partly for extra vegetables and partly for an "Anderson" air raid shelter. Several historians and "experts" formed a War cabinet to direct events, and push the family through 6 years of war in those weeks.

The ninth HBO stand-up comedy special by Bill Maher.