The Story Behind Britain's Bownessie Monster: What Lies Under Lake Windermere

Reports of a monstrous Iclandic lake worm known as the Lagarfjlot are investigated. What can we learn about this mythical creature?

Explore how science and ancient beliefs converged to create the legend of vampires, from archaeological finds of staked bodies in Greece to the role of decomposition and disease. Discover the chilling historical roots of vampirism, separating fact from fiction.

From Tobruk to El Alamein and Operation Torch, see how Montgomery's 8th Army broke Rommel and ended Axis power in North Africa. June 11, 1940: Italy enters the war, threatening Suez and Britain's lifelines. Outnumbered in men and aircraft, General Wavell faces 250,000 Italian troops with thin forces from Egypt to East Africa. Early raids give way to bold counterblows as Bardia falls and Tobruk is taken, but the arrival of General Erwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps reverses fortunes. The siege of Tobruk grinds on, Halfaya Pass is a bruising contest, and on 21 June 1942 Tobruk falls, which Churchill calls one of the heaviest blows he could recall. Churchill arrives with new leadership: General Alexander and General Montgomery. With fresh Sherman tanks and RAF cover, Monty launches Operation Lightfoot on 23 October 1942, a night-long barrage that shocks the Axis. Fighting through deep minefields and fierce counterattacks, the Allies wear the enemy down. Operation Supercharge on 2 November breaks the line and forces a retreat. The 8th Army pursues fast, regaining Mersa Matruh, recapturing Tobruk on 13 November

Experience the harrowing journey of Allied POWs in WWII - from brutal Nazi captivity to unimaginable hardship and the fight for survival. Dive into these powerful true stories. In this gripping documentary, we explore the untold experiences of Allied prisoners of war during World War II, following their path from the chaos of battlefields in France, North Africa, and Italy to the unimaginable ordeals inside Nazi POW camps like Stalag 8B. Through vivid eyewitness accounts and personal memories, discover what it was like to enlist, train, and be thrust into combat only to face capture, starvation, and forced marches under the harshest conditions. Hear firsthand how prisoners endured overcrowded cattle trucks, minimal rations, and disregard for the Geneva Convention, as the video details their grueling transit across Europe. Learn about desperate escape attempts, the emotional struggle of surrender, and the daily life behind barbed wire amidst other captives from all corners of the Allied forces. With themes of resilience, camaraderie, and the trauma of war, this film paints an unflinching portrait of courage and hope even in the darkest times.

This is the true story of one man's mission to train a wild wolf pack for a major film project "Wolf Totem". He arrives at the base only to find that he must first earn the trust of these powerful and unpredictable apex predators. The journey is a constant battle against the forces of nature, from a mysterious illness that threatens the entire pack to the dangerous reality of an alpha wolf power struggle. Witness the intimate bonds that form and the complex challenges of preparing these wild animals for the camera. This is an incredible look at what it takes to work with the fiercest animals on the planet. From: Wolves Unleashed: Against All Odds Content licensed by Scorpion TV to Little Dot Studios

From Apollo 11's tense 1202 alarm to SpaceX's early return attempts and ESA's Gaia, this episode traces how spaceflight evolved under pressure and ingenuity. Early on July 16, 1969, more than a million people gathered around Cape Kennedy to witness Apollo 11 lift off, the culmination of a decade aimed at meeting President Kennedy's lunar goal. At the launch center, tension was high as rocket pioneer Werner von Braun and NASA teams prepared the giant Saturn V. Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and mission commander Neil Armstrong brought hard-earned Gemini experience, while unusual simulators and a Langley gantry helped them rehearse lunar gravity. Twelve minutes after liftoff they reached orbit. Trans lunar injection and docking proceeded smoothly as mission control refined navigation alongside the Apollo Guidance Computer. In lunar orbit, the command module became Columbia and the lunar module Eagle. The descent toward a long ellipse in the Sea of Tranquility unfolded in stages. Fuel sloshing muddied guidance, then the computer threw a 1202 alarm. A young software engineer recognized the overload as survivable, and Armstrong used the final phase to