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These twenty years end with one of the most tumultuous periods of the century. Intense protests in Chile, forest fires around the world, the execution of a powerful Iranian general, the death of one of the best basketball players of all time and a new step in the conquest of space, were all significant reminders of how transformative life can be. But these events would soon be overshadowed by the spread of a fearsome virus from China that put the health systems and world economy on the ropes. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Hunt For Britain's Slave Gangs Investigation into a gang who held hundreds of Polish victims captive in Britian, set them to work, stole their wages, made them eat from skips, wash in canals and threatened to kill them if they tried to escape. Featuring exclusive access to the police and legal team who have spent more than four years bringing the gang members to justice. The programme hears unique first-hand testimonies from slaves who have waived their lifelong right to anonymity so they can tell their stories. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

An incredible story, told through the lives of Russia’s billionaire Oligarchs, of a country dominated by a dictator. From a bungled privatization of massive state-owned assets in the nineties, we explore how Putin has regained control of the powerful Oligarchs and how they’ve influenced the world. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

A story, told through the lives of China’s billionaires, of a country transformed into a global powerhouse. Capitalism was once a dangerous word but now China creates a new billionaire almost every day. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

We travel back in time to the years between 2016 and 2018 to remember the 100th anniversary of World War I, the peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the vote in favour of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. These were times of extraordinary change when the earth shook once again after the earthquake in Mexico, those concerned for the environment found a champion in Greta Thunberg's and the United States government changed course radically with the arrival of Donald Trump as president. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The ’80s and ’90s was a time of bold exploration, not just of technology, but of the world and beyond. With a booming economy, and an online glimpse into the unknown beyond our cities and countries, the desire to travel had never been stronger. This episode covers the transport inventions that promised to change how we moved across earth. From the first vertical-landing rocket to the world’s fastest street-legal car, and human-powered submarines, getting from A to B would never be the same. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

During the technological boom of the ’80s and ’90s, computing power had finally caught up with ambition, and robots were no longer automation tools – they could act think, react, and even learn independently. It spawned a robot revolution. This episode explores the era’s most bizarre, iconic, and ingenious takes on robots. From pets to chess players, and from firefighters to prison guards, industries everywhere saw a place for robots in the future. Not all survived the new millennium, but their foundational technology helped shape today’s world in ways we are still discovering. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In this beautifully photographed tour de force of original thinking, Academy Award™ winner, Jeff Bridges shares the screen with scientists, profound thinkers and a dazzling array of Earth’s living creatures to reveal eye-opening concepts about ourselves and our past, providing fresh insights into our subconscious motivations and their unintended consequences. Energy is the currency of life. Bridges reveals the keys we need to move into the future wisely.Bridges reveals the keys we need to move into the future wisely.Featuring interviews with Dr. Piers Sellers (Director of the Earth Science Division at NASA, Meteorologist and Astronaut), Wesley Clark (General, US Army (ret.), former NATO Supreme Allied Commander),Dr. Leonard Mlodiw (Physicist and Author, ‘Elastic: Flexible Thinking in a time of Change’ Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The last quinquennium of the first twenty years of the 21st century were marked by the actions of individuals who had the power to change the world. The resignation of a Pope gave way to the arrival of a charismatic and controversial leader; a spy shook up global security; the Ukrainian people united in the search for freedom; and terrorists spread fear in Paris. During this period, people had the power to change history like never before. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Meet the designers, entrepreneurs and brands that defined the ’80s and ’90s. In an era of global expansion, the stage was set for visionaries and cities to leave their mark. From Bill Gates to the Vatican, and from the Nintendo to the United Colours of Benneton, these icons didn’t just become household names, they became ingrained in everyday life. Each had their own unique identity, but they all shared one superpower – the ability to connect people across the globe. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Katy from Mold, in Wales is convinced that her Party Shop is haunted be previous tenants of the 17th Century building. Paranormal investigator Lee Roberts has been enlisted to see if he can capture proof and back up claims that a ghost called Sarah, a young servant girl, is still residing in the premises. And in the Paranormal Captured headquarters, footage and stories from around the world are analysed by our experts. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The rise of automation in the ’80s and ’90s made our life more seamless and convenient than ever. But when our actual lives were on the line, innovation became a hero. With greater government regulation and headlining-grabbing disasters, we turned to technology to protect us at home, on the move and when worst case scenarios came true. From pilot ejection seats to fire-proof blankets, and from cancer detection robots, to avalanche survival vests, industries raced to evolve and secure a safer future for all. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

East Coast Gems | Craig Potton's Wild Coasts | New Zealand Documentary examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand’s extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand’s most breath-taking shores. The five-part series follows Craig while he spends time with the people who live by and love, New Zealand’s coasts, including: scientists, sailors, swimmers, artists, iwi, boaties and bach owners. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Running a Drug Cartel like a Billionaire Business | EL CHAPO: CEO of Sinaloa | FULL Crime Drug Documentary Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera. You know him as El Chapo – a ruthless drug lord who became famous for using slick maneuvers to evade capture. But Chapo is not only a dark and devious character. He is also a wildly successful billionaire entrepreneur with business acumen. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The years between 2009 and 2012 were filled with policy changes, major disasters and revolutions. These were the years of the Arab Spring, the hunt for Osama Bin Laden and the Wikileaks scandals. The tragedy of the Deepwater Horizon platform in the Gulf of Mexico and the Fukushima earthquake and nuclear accident would leave the world aghast. Barack Obama would make history as the first African-American president of the United States and the H1N1 flu became the first pandemic of the century. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The first five years of the 21st century were marked by advances in science, terrorist attacks and new technologies. The birth of Facebook, the Indian Ocean tsunami, the creation of Wikipedia, and the sequencing of the human genome were just some of the events that took place during this five-year period. Others, like the terrorist attacks of September 11 in New York and March 11 in Madrid, along with the invasion of Iraq by the United States, would leave deep scars for years to come. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The ’80s and ’90s saw a boom in technology and consumerism. But we weren’t just consuming innovation. We were creating it. Watching inventors like Bill Gates strike gold from their garages, inspired us to push the boundaries of our minds. Offbeat and odd inventions came thick and fast. From personal flying machines to an office-on-wheels, and a space station for dolphins and humans, many of these left of field inventions faded into obscurity. But sometimes the wildest ideas are the ones that reshape history, for better or worse. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Dire Straits and Drowned Valleys | Craig Potton's Wild Coasts examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand’s extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand’s most breath-taking shores. The five-part series follows Craig while he spends time with the people who live by and love, New Zealand’s coasts, including: scientists, sailors, swimmers, artists, iwi, boaties and bach owners. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Unusual activity has been captured on CCTV at an antique centre in Barnsley, UK. It is suspected that a poltergeist may be the culprit. In search of the truth, paranormal investigator Jayne Harris has been despatched to see if she can gather proof for sceptical shop owner Daniel. And in the Paranormal Captured headquarters, footage and stories from around the world are analysed by our experts. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Endangered Bird that Beautifies New Zealand's Coast Line | Craid Potton's Wild Coasts examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand’s extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand’s most breath-taking shores. The five-part series follows Craig while he spends time with the people who live by and love, New Zealand’s coasts, including: scientists, sailors, swimmers, artists, iwi, boaties and bach owners. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Speed is part of our DNA, and in the ’80s and ’90, the race to go faster kicked into overdrive. Stronger and lighter materials pushed machines to new limits. But we weren’t just upgrading wheels or wings, we were applying technological advances to the human body. From the record-breaking land vehicles to deadly military helicopters, and from skydiving, to mountain bikes built for ripping down ski slopes, this era redefined what was possible on land, sea and in the sky – setting the stage for even greater boundaries that would be broken beyond 2000. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

During the innovation boom of the ’80s and ’90s, we witnessed inventions that revolutionised how we worked, travelled, and stayed healthy. This episode turns back the clock to survey the era’s biggest game changers in their infancy. From laser eye surgery to vehicle airbags, and from mushroom burgers to the Airbus A320, these creations touched every cornerstone of our lives and changed the world forever. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Craig Potton on the Most Incredible Sights of New Zealand | Fiordland and Faraway Places examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand’s extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand’s most breath-taking shores. The five-part series follows Craig while he spends time with the people who live by and love, New Zealand’s coasts, including: scientists, sailors, swimmers, artists, iwi, boaties and bach owners. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Dubbed the “Mini Madoff,” Kiener is one of Germany’s greatest con artists, tricking thousands of private investors and banks, including Barclays and JP Morgan, to the tune of more than $300 million. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Marine biologists Eve Jourdain and Richard Kaoliussen have spent two years studying the orcas in Norway, where they have adapted the carrousel technique to their habitat. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Under the burning sun of Cape Cross, large colonies of seals gather on Namibia's Skeleton Coast...The males, who can weigh up to 360 kg, patrol the territory to protect their females and young. But new predators are coming from the land, forcing them to learn new defense behaviors. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Why the West Coast of NZ is the Best in the World | Wild Coasts with Craig Potton | DC examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand’s extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand’s most breath-taking shores. The five-part series follows Craig while he spends time with the people who live by and love, New Zealand’s coasts, including: scientists, sailors, swimmers, artists, iwi, boaties and bach owners. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Documentary: Inside the Mind of a Con Artist Jan Lewan is the polka sensation from Pennsylvania who fleeced millions of investors with his classic Ponzi scheme. His name shot to fame when Netflix produced the movie Polka King with actor Jack Black playing Jan Lewan. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

It’s hard to imagine a time before smartphones ruled our lives but rewind over 40 years and the groundwork was being laid. Back when phones couldn’t perform 11 trillion operations per second, we began over a decade-long journey of innovations that would culminate in a smartphone. From the rise of the Internet to online shopping, and from the video Walkman to voice activated GPS, these developments were undoubtedly cutting edge for the time. No one could have guessed they would all end up in the palm of our hand. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Can they Rescue this fallen Climber in Extreme Windy Conditions? | High Country Rescue examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Man’s relationship with animals has evolved over thousands of years, but in the ’80s and ’90s, this bond took a giant leap. New technology let us study, protect and even clone creatures around us, and we discovered new ways of relating to the natural world. From the iconic return of the Californian condor in the wild, to the comeback of leeches in modern medicine, and from the world’s most famous sheep – ‘Dolly’ - to a legendary talking parrot, this era paved the way for a future where humans and beasts would feel more connected than ever. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Before 2000, inventors were brimming with ideas to make everyday life smoother – and sometimes downright strange. The internet and the mobile phone were welcome changes, but then came the unexpected. Some innovations veered into unorthodox territory, seeming to be ripped from the pages of a far-out science fiction novel. From suitcase-sized cars to cold-fighting underwear and bikes that rode on water, these inventions blurred the line between brilliant and bizarre. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

A powerful CEO, facing the harsh reality of environmental harm he caused, embarks on a radical mission to prove that industry can lead the fight for our planet. An inspirational roadmap for business leaders who want to reverse climate change before it's too late. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Doc: Sea Hunters In the depths of the ocean, swift and agile sea lions perform incredible underwater maneuvers to outwit their enemies. Here, on the beaches of Patagonia, as a sea lion pup learns to swim, predators are preparing an attack on him, one that will be fatal. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In the heart of the Valdees Peninsula, in Patagonia, whales are regularly hunted by a predator whose diminutive size hides its gruesome intentions: the seagull, forcing whales to dive deep into the depths, away from essential oxygen and light. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

There’s something missing on the Spitfire Factory’s main restoration project: the engine! Peter Monk sets off to Gloucestershire, where the newly restored Merlin is about to be put through its paces…but will it be up to Peter’s perfectionist standards? Pilot Jez explores the little known history of the Spitfire as a reconnaissance aircraft, playing a vital role in D-Day and the attacks on Germany’s biggest battleship. And ground crew chief Ray meets a Fleet Air Arm Veteran who flew the naval version of the Spitfire, known as the Seafire, and survived two kamikaze attacks in the final weeks of the war. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

These New Zealand Mountain Partygoers needed to be more careful | High Country Rescue examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Insane Helicopter rescues from Patients on Remote Islands | High Country Rescue examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

High Stakes for this River Rapid Rescue in New Zealand | High Country Rescue | @DocoCentral examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

During the iconic 1980s and 90s, many were predicting that advances in computing and robotics would lead us to a work-free future. So exactly how did our future selves expect to be living our best lives? This episode takes a nostalgic and informative look back at the tech we thought would make our lives better. From personal commuter hovercrafts to intelligent toilets and from remote-control lawnmowers to pizza-making robots, the future somehow seemed much rosier than it turned out… Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Documentary: Sea Hunters EP 1 Every spring in Norway, whales use a clever hunting technique called “bubble feeding” to catch quantities of herring. When they spot a shoal of herring, they begin to encircle the herring, periodically releasing streams of bubbles that form a curtain of air, surrounding the fish. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Documentary: Sea Hunters EP 2 Cape Gannets are tough hunters flying over the coasts for their favorite prey: shoals of sardines, waiting for a surprising ally: dolphins. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Responding to SOS Beacons on the Top of Mountaintops | High Country Rescue | @DocoCentral examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Take a nostalgic and informative look back at the fun technological innovations produced during the 1980s and 1990s. It was an era when consumers had more time and money to spend on entertaining themselves than ever before, leading to a cascade of out-there inventions. From human-powered hydrofoils, to ping-pong robots and primitive adventures in interactive gaming, not all innovations were destined for greatness. But finding out what worked and what didn’t was all part of the fun. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Documentary: Magical Reef: The Islands of the Four Kings 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. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Columbus has no idea that because of Earth’s geology and geography he won't get to his destination…or how that epic failure will make his voyage one of the most influential expeditions in the history of humankind. Let's add an asteroid hitting the earth billions of years ago and connect the dots... Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Rescue Mountaineers Finding the Thing They Fear The Most | High Country Rescue | DC examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. An extreme adventure into the real-life rescues of New Zealand’s South Island heroes who brave the elements and risk their own lives to save the lives of others in “the big country”. From experienced climbers trapped by fierce conditions, tourists wandering off track, adventurers and unprepared backpackers going missing to school classes trapped by rising rivers, this series follows the Search and Rescue team right into the life or death drama of each emotionally charged rescue. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Shaun Greenhalgh is a British artist and art forger. Between 1989 and 2006, he produced a number of forgeries including Roman and Chinese art objects, medieval Christian relics, and 19th century paintings, that fooled some of the world's most respected art institutions. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.