Travel & Adventure

Flying over the freezing north, passing through Greenland and in to Canada is causing serious concern for such a small airplane. With a layer of frost building up on the wings and tail, if not handled correctly this journey could be their last. Not all flights are a smooth ride to a tropical destination. These pilots have the dangerous job of delivering small aircraft all over the world, pushing these machines to their limits and facing the harshest conditions that nature throws at them. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The Most Fortified Island In The World? | Alderney With Dan Snow' Join Dan Snow as he explores one of the world's most fortified islands, discovering Roman ramparts, Victorian gun emplacements and giant underground bunkers built by the German occupiers during the Second World War. Alderney may be a tiny scrap of land in the English Channel - part of the Channel Islands archipelago - but its size belies its importance. It's played an important strategic part in British and French history. Despite only being ten miles west of La Hague on the Cotentin Peninsular, the island has for roughly a thousand years mostly belonged to the English and British. And for this reason, the island has a wealth of historical sites, quite out of proportion to its small size, from Roman walls to impressive concrete bunkers built by the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. Measuring just three square miles, the island of Alderney remains one of the most heavily fortified places in the world after it was transformed into an impregnable fortress as Hitler looked to strengthen his

The island hopping strategy brought American forces to the Marshall Islands in 1944. Facing fierce Japanese defenses, American soldiers feared a repeat of Tarawa. Meanwhile General Douglas MacArthur oversees the brutal Bougainville campaign. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

On the remote shores of Sable Island, N.S., we meet the world's largest breeding colony of grey seals and the people who study them. These creatures are sleek, aquadynamic, and very fast in the water. They spend months at sea but are preparing for what's ahead, 3 weeks on Sable Island where they will give birth, nurse their pubs, and mate again. Nobody knows for sure why so many breeds here but one thing we do know is that they love companionship.

For many Americans, the journey of the Mayflower in 1620 symbolizes the birth of their nation. Led by William Bradford, the Pilgrim Fathers traversed the Atlantic to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in search of religious freedom. To this day, the Pilgrim Fathers are a glorified symbol of American virtue and Thanksgiving. In this film, we delve into the significance of their story for America and wider religious history, as well as their conflict and eventual treaty with the Native Americans.

We get curious about the stunning natural landscape of Wales. We visit an Iron Age settlement-turned-castle, Brecon Beacons National Park, Pembrokeshire National Park, the smallest city in Britain, Wales' Town of Book), a Victorian seaside resort, and lots and lots of curious castles.

Time Team examine a mysterious bronze age man-made island in a Scottish loch. Could this be the key to some of the most significant prehistoric finds in Scotland, with the team investigating a whole host of neolithic sites in the surrounding area including a possible miniature stone henge? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Beneath the waves of Indonesia lies a secret underwater paradise of the coral reefs of Raja Ampat which contain the most strange, vibrant, and exotic species of fish and sea life in the world.

In 1950 the world is caught off guard as North Korea launches a massive armoured assault into South Korea. This is the story of the American tankers who rush to the aid of the South and the bloody battles they fight up and down the Korean Peninsula.

Before there was Pirates of the Caribbean, there was Treasure Island. Critics hail it as the most famous pirate story in history. Since its publication over a century ago, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island popularized the most potent symbols of pirate lore: swashbuckling seamen, uncharted tropical islands, and dog-eared treasure maps marked with an 'X'. And now, it appears that the novel may have been inspired by a real treasure - on an island no one has ever searched - until now. The Real Treasure Island follows Alex Campus as he travels to exotic locales to unlock the true story behind a literary masterpiece. From the foggy Scottish Highlands to the sun-kissed islands of the South Pacific, Campus follows a treasure trail of clues -each one triggering dramatic recreations that tell the true story behind Stevenson's tale.

Why is La Grande-Place so gilded? How did Brussels' chocolate legacy begin? Where can you walk through the pages of a comic book? How did Flanders become such a source of Master artists?

Why did the English choose Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia as their early American settlements? Why did King William III and Queen Mary II establish a university here? What was life like for the colonists here? What crazy concoctions are to be found in a colonial apothecary?

The Habsburgs were the hereditary rulers of the Holy Roman Empire. Their kingdom was the largest realm in Renaissance Europe. How did they shape Europe? Where did Mozart perform as a 6-year-old prodigy? When and why did Austria shrink to a tenth of its size?

In this episode, we explore the curious world of Royal Warrants, a special designation given only to the best shops and services, literally fit for a king or queen. We also visit the atelier of one of Princess Diana's gown designers. From the royal dressmakers to tiara makers to the royal cheesemonger (yes, there is such a thing); we take you across London, on a truly royal shopping spree.

Queen Victoria named Glasgow the second city of the empire. What made this city so important to the industrial revolution? Who is buried under Glasgow Cathedral and why? Who is Saint Mungo, and why is he so big? Why does Glasgow City Chambers look like a palace? How did this seaport town become a center for the Scottish Enlightenment? And how did the creativity of one man, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, leave a permanent mark on this city?

Legends surround this tiny island off Cornwall's south coast, including a visit by Christ himself, brought here by Joseph of Arimathea from distant Glastonbury. The team are out to discover the truth behind the myths. Could this island have witnessed the birth of Christianity in Britain? They are hampered by the tide, which limits the time allowed for digging. Previous digs have linked the now-vanished St. Michael's Chapel on the hill to the Celtic dark ages following the Roman occupation. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

The Hidden World of Oceanic Islands. Oceanic Islands make up a sixth of all land on Earth. In the Pacific alone, more than 25,000 islands are scattered amidst the endless blue. From Hawaii's rocky mountains, to coral atolls of the Maldives, each hosting unique communities of life and species found nowhere else on Earth. Ecosystems that would not exist if not for the powerful forces that pulled these mighty rocks from the abyss. Volcanism, and tectonics. I do not own any of the footage. I write the script, narrate, and edit what footage I can find, which is allowed due to the original video platform's 'Fair Use' policy. Footage used is from various the original video platform sources. Due to the sheer number of sources used, I'm unable to list them all here. If I've used your footage and you would like to be credited, let me know and I'll add a link to your video and channel here. Music Used: No Field Was Formed by Austin Wintory Secret Garden by Nocturne Ichthyosaurus Communis by Austin Wintory Elasmosaurus Platyurus by

Deep in the Yellowstone national park resides bear '211', otherwise known as 'Scarface'. Aptly named for his numerous wounds sustained in conflict, this documentary follows the life of Scarface and the other grizzly bears that inhabit the Yellowstone national park. Scarface: The World's Most Famous Grizzly Bear (Bear Documentary) | Grizzly Country | Real Wild Content licensed by Hewitt Media to Little Dot Studios.

On February 18th 1945 US Forces began bombing and shelling the island of Iwo Jima ahead of the soon to land Marine Corps that would aim to take the island in only a matter of days. However, despite being the most bombed place in the Pacific theatre, American troops had little idea of how well defended the island would be, with extensive tunnels under Mount Suribachi protecting the vast majority of Japanese General Tadamichi Kuribayashi's men. In this illuminating documentary we hear from both American and Japanese soldiers who were there during the fight for Iwo Jima. It's these voices that shed the light on what it was really like to be there and help us to uncover new details about the battle. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

How Lord Byron Became A Greek Hero | The Scandalous Adventures Of Lord Byron examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron, 200 years after he embarked on his infamous tour of Europe. Described as 'mad, bad and dangerous to know', Byron sought to escape his notoriety in Britain by travelling through Portugal, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Switzerland and Italy. Everett goes on the trail of one of history's best known romantic explorers in this fascinating, witty and enlightening documentary.

The World's First Sex Symbol | The Scandalous Adventures Of Lord Byron examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron, 200 years after he embarked on his infamous tour of Europe. Described as 'mad, bad and dangerous to know', Byron sought to escape his notoriety in Britain by travelling through Portugal, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Switzerland and Italy. Everett goes on the trail of one of history's best known romantic explorers in this fascinating, witty and enlightening documentary.

"Hermaphrodite" used to describe Phoebe, a woman with a men's chromosomes. Wherever possible, Phoebe actively seeks to disrupt the cataloguing with as much honesty and humour as she can. In her film "Orchids" she comes clean on her journey of self-discovery to embrace her future and reconcile the past shame and family secrecy surrounding her intersex condition. Despite her mother’s refusal to be in the film, Phoebe hits the road... Original title: Orchids - My Intersex Adventure © 2010, Licensed by First Hand Films Phoebe’s happy and carefree childhood came to an abrupt end at puberty when she was told she would never menstruate nor have children. The reasons why were never discussed and the topic as such remained taboo. At the age of 17, her mother felt Phoebe was old enough to understand the true nature of her body and the family secret was finally revealed. Phoebe then faced an orchidectomy, invasive surgery to remove her undescended testes, the emotional scars of which are still raw today. Phoebe’s road trip around Australia exposes her to the stories of other

This week on Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears, Ray travels the length of Kangaroo Island, off Australia’s South Coast, described as the “wild jewel” in the continent’s crown. When the early explorers came to the island they found a land teeming with kangaroos and other species with no predators to harm them. Ray sets out to discover just how much of this original paradise is left. First, he comes across a sooty kangaroo, which is unique to Kangaroo Island, and then meets Paul Stanton, who has been farming on the island for 30 years. Ray learns how Paul lives in harmony with his kangaroo neighbours. This brand-new seven-part series sees renowned bushcraft expert Ray Mears delving further into the outback. Ray travels across Australia to discover how the wildlife and people thrive and adapt in some of the planet’s last great areas of wilderness. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Content licensed from Drive TV to Little Dot

Time Team go to a gravel pit that is soon to become landfill, where they attempt to unearth 200,000-year-old remains of mammoths and other prehistoric animals. Gravel pits are typical sites for paleolithic remains, but the chances of finding evidence of any prehistoric peoples are remote.

The remarkable story of the rise to fame of Hamilton: The Musical. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Casanova's Road To Recovery | Casanova's Love Letters (Part 5 of 6) examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a healer, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he made and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. These letters are actual correspondence between Casanova and his lovers, offering a completely unique perspective to his story.

Casanova's Travels Around Europe | Casanova's Love Letters (Part 4 of 6) examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. A true son of the renaissance, Casanova was a musician, a healer, a spy and a lover. He led a tempestuous life where he made and lost fortunes, invented the National Lottery, fought duels with Counts, and had the most famous love life of all time. These letters are actual correspondence between Casanova and his lovers, offering a completely unique perspective to his story.

its feeding time for the Chester Zoo chimps, join us as we learn the secret ingredient that keeps the big guys healthy. This zoological reality series feature pages from the intertwined lives of people and animals in Chester Zoo, one of Britain's biggest, with 500 staff looking after some 7,000 wild animals. Content licensed by ITV Global to Little Dot Studios.

When a military convoy is faced with the imminent threat of a mortar strike on their position, getting as far away from where they become the number one priority. Road Warriors follows the lives of the men and women serving on the front line. This incredible insight gives a behind-the-scenes look into life in a war zone and highlights the harsh reality of just how real the danger of war can be. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Content licensed from TwoFour Rights to Little Dot Studios.

Welcome to Road Warriors. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at what life on the front line is really like. In this opening episode, we follow the team as they journey into the heart of a warzone. Road Warriors follows the lives of the men and women serving on the front line. This incredible insight gives a behind-the-scenes look into life in a war zone and highlights the harsh reality of just how real the danger of war can be. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Content licensed from TwoFour Rights to Little Dot Studios.

After feeling trapped in her life at home, one woman decided to escape to Turkey in search of a more exciting life. Little did she know, that decision would change her life forever. Presenting real-life tales of foreign dreams that became bone-chilling nightmares, Paradise Lost captures what it's like to be in the wrong place at the wrong time…and a long way from home. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Content licensed from Cineflix to Little Dot Studios.

An investigation of how Donald Trump defied expectations to win the presidency -- and what it suggests about how he will govern. Through revealing interviews with campaign insiders, filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team examine how Trump rallied millions of supporters and defeated adversaries — and what it suggests about how he will govern. FRONTLINE is made possible by PBS and CPB. Major support is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Park Foundation, the John and Helen Glessner Family Trust, and Jon and Jo Ann Hagler on behalf of the Jon L. Hagler Foundation.

Iceland experiences volcanic eruptions every five years on average, and is one of the Earth’s most active volcanic areas. All islands there were created by volcanic eruptions about 5.000 years ago. Only Surtsey, the most southern island, is younger. The island was formed after a volcanic eruption in 1963, and was already protected as a natural conservation area during its formation. For the 50th birthday of Surtsey, a TV-Team was allowed to visit the island and reports what the biologists and geologists could observe during the past century.

Beyond the importance of any US election at the international level, On The Road must investigate the country of Uncle Sam in an era when America starts a slow decline. Then, does the oldest democracy still have a future? Do Americans still consider themselves as ‘champions of democracy’? To answer these questions, we propose a political and social road-movie in a country that is "mind blowing" in every way: either by its Hollywood like landscapes or by its colorful characters. The documentary will start by exploring the little-towns and villages of states such as Hawaii, Utah, Texas and Ohio which are often forgotten and rarely understood; it will be followed by geopolitical conversations with those who "pull the strings" in the corridors of Washington. And this election will surely be a spectacular one: Romney, the first Mormon candidate in US history will be opposed to Barack Obama, America's first Black President. If the incumbent president is an international superstar, he is still a controversial character in his own country. Four years later, what do US citizens think of their President

From Vladivostok to Moscow, we take a journey across Russia from East to West to check the pulse of Russian democracy. A road movie that spans more than 9,000 kilometers full of interviews and encounters with representatives of Russian civil society, their "third sector" of society, who refuse the dictates of power and protest against massive corruption.This trip starts deep in the province, far from the capital in Russia's remote Eastern city of Vladivostok. We'll meet a young entrepreneur, Alexei, who can no longer stand being "strangled" by Moscow, as well as mothers who go on a hunger strike over a place in nursery for their children. Then the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, the longest railway in the world, takes us into one of the very symbols of the gulag cities: Khabarovsk. In this city, activists are fighting to keep alive the memory of millions of victims of Soviet camps. In an amnesiac state, we meet Vitaly, a former 'Zek', political prisoner, and his family. We make a brief stop in Irkutsk near Lake Baikal, and we hear from environmental activists