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The Extreme Medical Advancements of the 80s | Before 2000: Superhuman The dream of upgrading the human body spans centuries, and in the 80s and 90s it felt closer than ever. It wasn’t just about medical breakthroughs. Technology promised to make us faster, stronger, more beautiful, and even immortal. From speed-boosting exoskeletons to fire-proof suits, and from male chest implants to artificial hearts, meet the innovations that helped usher in a superhuman age. Before 2000 | S1E03 | Superhuman Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

In 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, the Golan Heights became the stage for one of the most lopsided tank battles in history. A mere 170 unprepared Israeli tanks found themselves defending against a massive Syrian force of 1,200 tanks, launched in a surprise attack during the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Despite being heavily outnumbered and lacking crucial night-fighting equipment like infrared technology, the tenacious Israeli defenders, primarily reservists who mobilized in an astonishingly short time, managed to hold their ground against overwhelming odds. The tide of the conflict began to turn with the rapid arrival of Israeli reserves, who quickly converged on key strategic points. This culminated in the decisive "Battle of the Valley of Tears," where an estimated 500 Syrian tanks were destroyed, becoming a pivotal victory for Israel in securing the disputed territory. 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!

Code Red | S1E04 | Industrial Accidents When dealing with chemicals and fuels there are many risks involved. We look at the science and risk management of a number of disasters from around the world including the Bhopal gas tragedy which exposed over half a million people to highly toxic gas. - Bhopal disaster (India) - 1984 - West Fertilizer Company explosion (Texas) - 2013 - Tianjin explosions (China) - 2015 - Chernobyl (Ukraine S.S.R) – 1986 - Deepwater Horizon explosion - 2010 Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

James May's Toy Stories | S1E06 | Lego James May concludes his quest to show just what is possible with old fashioned toys by using them on a scale never seen before, he attempts his biggest, most ambitious challenge of them all: building a full-size house out of Lego. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

Pat Parelli is back and is working with more horses and their owners to uncover the root of behavioral issues and build stronger, safer partnerships. Grace seeks help with her horse Bella, who bucks unpredictably despite prior training. Later, he works with a Mustang named Petunia, helping her overcome anxiety about confinement. Pat emphasizes understanding prey animal behavior, using rhythm, pressure, and communication to achieve harmony between horse and rider. From: The Horse Tamer With Pat Parelli Content licensed by Syndicado LLC to Little Dot Studios

Episode Two – The 9/11 Chronology No narration. No interviews. No hindsight. Just the footage, audio, and reports that captured 9/11 as it happened. Episode Two begins at 8:49 AM on September 11, 2001 — minutes after the first plane impact. Over the next 12 minutes, two more planes go silent, emergency calls stream into the FDNY, breaking news of an 'accident' on TV and Radio Stations as broadcasters and the public struggle to work out what happened. This series is not a traditional documentary. It is an actuality-based, real-time reconstruction — an unfiltered archive, compiled entirely from authentic sources recorded on the day itself. No commentary. No retrospective analysis. Nothing added, and nothing taken away. The Archive Cut spans 20 episodes, tracing the entire day from the first takeoff to the final moments of collapse and chaos — moment by moment, as it was seen and heard. This project is intended as a historical and educational record, preserving the timeline and tone of the day with precision and respect. Whether you're revisiting the events or encountering them for the