Hollow Earth, The Alien Lake, And Other Frozen Mysteries

Fall asleep fast with this documentary that explores some of the harshest places on Earth, from massive glaciers in the Yukon to the frozen Arctic. In Natural Kingdom, we uncover how glaciers shape our planet and reveal hidden secrets in the ice. Learn about wildlife like the hardy pika that survive in extreme conditions, and how scientists study glaciers to understand climate change. Discover how owls' silent flight inspires new aircraft designs, and visit Devon Island, a place in the Arctic that helps us learn about life on Mars. Finally, discover the lessons from a doomed 1881 Arctic expedition, where survival was a battle against the elements. Watch for stunning visuals and fascinating stories from the world’s toughest environments. From: Natural Kingdom Content licensed by TVF Ltd to Little Dot Studios

The 7th and least populous continent of earth, Antarctica, has always been something of an anomaly. It is supposed to be owned by no one and for everyone. Often used as a place for scientific research, 25 nations have bases and therefor a stake in the continent. What dodgy dealings have led to a quiet power struggle for control of the ice?

Discover the truth behind Earth's mass extinctions and the alarming rise of a potential sixth extinction driven by climate change and human impact. Will humanity survive? In this gripping exploration, we journey through Earth's five historic mass extinction events - from the catastrophic Permian-Triassic "Great Dying" to the asteroid strike that ended the age of dinosaurs. Learn how climate shifts, volcanic eruptions, and changing ocean chemistry have repeatedly wiped out life, reshaping the planet’s ecosystems. The video unpacks the evidence for today's accelerated extinction rates, drawing powerful parallels between past cataclysms and the current biodiversity crisis. Delve into the complex web of causes behind mass extinctions, including rapid carbon dioxide changes, ocean acidification, habitat loss, and runaway climate feedback loops. Understand why today's crisis is unique: changes are happening at unprecedented speeds, outpacing species’ ability to adapt. The discussion highlights how modern phenomena like deforestation, plastic pollution, and urban sprawl are fragmenting habitats and driving species to the brink, and explains why scientists believe we are already living through the sixth mass extinction. The video also examines remarkable survivor species

How Operation Dervish opened a frozen lifeline to the USSR in 1941. From Churchill's telegrams to Stalin to HMS Belfast at sea, we trace the first Arctic convoy. In summer 1941, after Operation Barbarossa stunned the world, Britain sought a way to keep the Soviet Union fighting. At The National Archives, Dr Will Butler shows early communiques as Churchill promises "we shall do everything to help you that time, geography and our growing resources allow." The urgency was clear: aircraft, anti-aircraft guns, rubber and raw materials were desperately needed. With land and air routes impossible across Axis-held Europe, naval planners weighed four sea options. Churchill favored the short, direct Arctic run to Murmansk and Archangel, tasking Admiral Pound and Sir John Tovey to test its feasibility. Reports warned of smashed port facilities, thin rail links, the narrow White Sea approach, and winter ice. As Pound put it, the dice were loaded against us in every direction. Lend-Lease coordination with Roosevelt followed, and on 12 August 1941 the first convoy, Operation Dervish, sailed from Liverpool. A small group of freighters and

Asia’s last absolute monarchy reveals how power and tradition endure in a world of change. Discover Brunei’s royal secrets, oil-driven wealth, and the future of its Sultan. This documentary takes you deep inside Brunei, one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies, where the Sultan wields unparalleled power. Explore the legacy of Brunei’s sultans, from the country’s humble beginnings and near collapse in colonial times, to the discovery of oil propelling the royal family to extraordinary wealth. Despite its modern luxuries, Brunei maintains rigid control - political discussion and any mention of the Sultan’s fortune are taboo, and most forms of democratic activity are severely limited. The video examines how oil revenue has forged a unique social pact: free healthcare, education, and no income tax keep most citizens content, even as political freedoms are curtailed. Through vivid storytelling and historical analysis, the video raises pressing questions facing Brunei today. Can the monarchy persist when oil and gas reserves dwindle? Is the current grip on power sustainable in the age of democracy and transparency? Why do so many Bruneians accept

Adams makes the pilgrimage from Lalibela to Gondar in the northern wilds of Ethiopia, and paddles by papyrus kayak across lake Tana. His quest: to find the Ark of the Covenant.