Britain’s Hidden Underworld: Exploring The Caves Beneath Our Feet

In Underworld: Belize, the team are on a quest to discover why the Maya Civilisation disappeared around 900 AD. Underground, in the spectacular cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), they uncover a crystallised skeleton, the remains of human sacrifice from 1,100 years ago. In a land with no surface rivers the Maya relied on its underworld for fresh water, accessed via flooded sinkholes. Joining them is Professor Holley Moyes, whose investigations reveal a great megadrought in Central America between 700-900 AD that caused the Maya to venture further and further underground to make human sacrifices to their gods as they prayed for rains that would never come. A 3D scan of Las Cuevas reveals exactly how they had modified this cave as a pilgrimage site, with seating and a stage - a final act of desperation as their society collapsed. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches

Alexander the Great is the most famous commander of all time. His grave was lost some 1,000 years ago. Researchers around the world have been looking for it ever since. Whoever discovers it will go down in history. Within a span of just three years, Alexander the Great conquered the largest empire in the ancient world. He initiated the age of Hellenism, which still reverberates today. There are many legends surrounding him, but the greatest mystery of all is the whereabouts of his final resting place. However, some people think they know where it is. Andrew Chugg is relentless in his search for the conqueror's grave. The British author collects artifacts and writes books about Alexander the Great. His search for the tomb of the famous commander takes him across the former world empire and beyond - through Egypt and Greece to Venice - to the dawn of Christianity. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from

Age-old stories and archaeological discoveries reveal magical practices and tell tales of both alluring and terrifying women with special powers. In early modern times, people believed they were working for the devil, bringing about crop failures and illnesses. Women suspected of witchcraft were often burned at the stake. Yet this belief in sorcery endures to this day, attracting an ever-increasing number of young female followers. So, what is behind the myth? Many researchers are trying to unravel it. Celebrated fairy tales and stories, fascinating archaeological discoveries and detailed archival records provide insight into the world and ideas surrounding witchcraft. Psychologists try to find out why magic seems to work on some people - and get some shocking results. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every week! The following assets were used for thumbnails design: Baker, Joseph

Britain’s poorest children reveal what life is like when families cannot afford food, heating or a secure home. Courtney’s family relies on food banks, while Danielle faces homelessness and mounting pressure at school. Rose’s family struggles with funeral debt after the devastating loss of her older sister. This documentary exposes the hidden reality of child poverty, housing insecurity and the cost of living crisis.

The global coalition against ISIS was never just about fighting terrorism. Hidden behind that rhetoric lie proxy wars and regional power-struggles. ISIS successfully exploited Sunni discontent to take control of large swathes of Iraq. It was only after the attacks in Europe that a new Iraqi army, meant to rally together Sunnis and Shiites and embody national unity, was created. But in reality, the army is regarded as an offshoot of the Shiite regime. Many believe that Sunnis and Shiites can no longer peacefully co-exist and the Kurds hope to profit from these fractures to form their own homeland. In Syria, when the uprising first started, Assad was able to divide the opposition and secure his own dictatorship by freeing the most radical Islamic prisoners. He has used ISIS to weaken his enemies and present himself as a bastion against terrorism. Invoking religious solidarity, he has the support of Shiite Iran and Hezbollah. Today, 5,000 Hezbollah fighters are present in Syria. The war against ISIS effectively enables them and Iran to control a large part of the country. But for

When British Airways Flight 5390 took off for Spain, no one could have predicted the terror that would unfold just 13 minutes into the journey. At 17,300 feet, the captain's windscreen violently blew out, sucking Captain Tim Lancaster out of the aircraft and into -7°C air and 390 mph winds. With the captain pinned to the outside of the jet and the autopilot disconnected, co-pilot Alastair Atchison had to take manual control of the 43-ton BAC 1-11, executing a harrowing dive to 11,000 feet in just two and a half minutes. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. 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!