The Secret Mission to Save Elusive Black Bears | Ivan Carter

There is often an invisible but powerful connection between high-tech government intelligence services and the corporate world, along with deep tensions between companies, their customers, and the government. This connection operates on many levels. This episode examines the relationship between spy agencies and technology companies. Can their cooperation be considered complicity in spying? Does it violate the trust of customers? As the internet grew to hundreds of millions of users, agencies like the NSA quickly saw it as an opportunity. What began as a tool for global communication became an instrument of mass surveillance, forming part of a surveillance-industrial complex. The NSA took to the internet like a fish to water. Documents released by Edward Snowden reveal that the NSA is openly proud of its partnerships with corporations. Deals were struck in which companies provided data in exchange for intelligence on threats to their operations. This relationship is further documented in journalist Glenn Greenwald’s book No Place to Hide. But this cooperation undermines customer trust. Privacy agreements, often written by teams of lawyers, are designed to conceal or sanitize their

In 1874, Lt. Colonel George sent Custer on a scouting mission to the Black Hills area. He reportedly found something while he was there - gold. This sparked a gold rush of settlers flooding the sacred Native American lands, which in turned sparked off a war. In response to the uprising, Custer led his forces into the ill-planned Battle of Little Big Horn, where he made his infamous Last Stand. But, before the battle, some say there was treasure to be had - gold coins, paper currency, and other valuables brought to the battlefield. So, what happened to the treasure after the battle. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

Explore Australia's Wild Side.Join us on an exciting journey through the diverse and captivating world of Australian wildlife. From iconic kangaroos to elusive platypuses, discover the unique adaptations and behaviours of these fascinating creatures. Learn about the challenges they face and the incredible ways they've adapted to their environment.

Madagascar is an island frozen in time, having split from the rest of the world 150 million years ago to create an evolutionary playground unlike anywhere else on Earth. In the dense virgin forests of the Masoala Peninsula, prehistoric creatures like the lemur and the elusive tomato frog thrive under the protection of ancient tribal taboos. For the people living here, nature is not just a resource but a spiritual realm filled with ancestor spirits and animal legends that dictate daily life. From the mountain plateaus of Andringitra to the shark-guarded reefs of the west coast, survival depends on a delicate balance between human tradition and environmental preservation. This journey takes you into the heart of the "Great Red Island" to witness the struggle of a unique ecosystem fighting to stay wild in a changing world.

From 'M.A.D World' Season 1, Episode 7: Hidden deep within the dense swamps of the Florida Everglades, a secret war was being prepared. While the world watched the Cold War play out in Europe, the USA was openly training counter-revolutionary guerillas—the Contras—to destabilize the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. We go inside these paramilitary training grounds to see the tactics, the weapons, and the men who were prepared to use "whatever it takes" to roll back communism in Central America. This is the untold story of the Florida camps that almost brought down the Reagan presidency. 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!

In this episode, the Time Team conducts a high-stakes rescue mission in a Lincolnshire field where deep plowing threatens a rare Anglo-Saxon cemetery. The excavation reveals a fascinating cross-section of British history, from a 2,500 BC Bronze Age "beaker" burial mound to a 6th-century cemetery aligned with an ancient Roman trackway. High-profile finds include a remarkably tall "warrior woman" buried with military honors, a man clutching a drinking vessel in a unique burial rite, and stunningly preserved glass and amber jewelry. Through forensic analysis and experimental archaeology, we reconstruct the lives and battles of these early settlers who bridged the gap between the fall of Rome and the birth of England. 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. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over