Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World

Math and the Rise of Civilization

November 2024 •Korean

A guided tour of the history of numbers and how they’ve shaped the development of humankind is at the heart of this unique series. In five episodes that take us across time and around the world, we see how mathematics played an important role in ancient Egypt and Greece, early India, medieval Europe, and our own modern world. Computer graphics make mathematical formulae accessible and interesting, while dramatic reenactments of history pique the viewer’s interest.

Svenska dialektmysterier

November 2024 •Swedish

Svenska dialektmysterier was a Swedish television series about Swedish dialects. It was hosted by Fredrik Lindström and produced by Marcos Hellberg and broadcast on SVT2 in January–March 2006. The programme can be seen as a continuation of Värsta språket, another series hosted by Lindström. It won the television award Kristallen in the infotainment category.

Secrets of the Stone Age

November 2024 •English

Anthropologist and author Richard Rudgley sets off on an epic journey back in time and around the world to discover the real roots of civilization.

Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special

November 2024 •English

William Randolph Hearst's media empire in the 1930s included 28 newspapers, a movie studio, a syndicated wire service, radio stations, and 13 magazines.

Praha, město věží

November 2024 •Czech

The G Word with Adam Conover

November 2024 •English

Love it or hate it, the government plays a huge role in our lives. Adam Conover explores its triumphs, failures and how we might be able to change it.

Small Town Secrets

November 2024 •English

A 34-year-old cold-case investigation into the murder of student athlete Denise Pflum in Indiana.

Britain as Seen on ITV

November 2024 •English

To help celebrate ITV's 60th anniversary Britain: Six decades of British life are recalled through archive footage, telling the story of the nation in a mosaic of clips from news programmes and documentaries. As Seen on ITV tells the story of our changing nation through extraordinary real-life footage seen on our screens over the last 60 years.

Romarrikets Arkeologiska Hemligheter

November 2024 •Swedish

Archaeologists are making new discoveries about life during the glory days of the Roman Empire.

Imperial Mausoleums-Tang Dynasty

November 2024 •Chinese

The imperial mausoleum of the Tang Dynasty is located on the mountain. It builds magnificently in a fan-shaped around Chang'an City. Together with Chang'an City and other palaces, it forms the highest level and density heritage site and treasure for Tang Dynasty. However, as time goes by, there are few heritage building left on the surface of the ground, which makes us even more lament.

The Americas

November 2024 •English

A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.

The Icons That Built America

November 2024 •English

Highlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose brilliance and rise to stardom transformed American popular culture.

Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea

November 2024 •English

Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses: Empresses of Ancient Rome

November 2024 •English

Professor Catharine Edwards explores the dramatic story of the women who tasted power in the Roman Empire.

Tajna historia XX wieku

November 2024 •Polish

Chervonian Renaissance

November 2024 •Ukrainian

During the period of the 20-30s of the twentieth century, Ukrainian culture experienced its formation, flourishing and tragic finale. The three-part documentary tells about the shares of Vladimir Sosyura, Pavel Ticini, Nikolai Fitilev, Les Kurbas, Nikolai Kulish, Mikhail Boychuk and Alexander Dovzhenko. The film uses a chronicle of that time, the authors visited the places where the events of this dark era for Ukraine unfolded, and in numerous museums that have preserved materials, papers and evidence of those years.

Unexplained

November 2024 •English

British show about possible x-files style stories.

Martin Clunes: Islands Of Britain

November 2024 •English

News Treasury

November 2024 •

"News Treasury" explores historical news events and rarely seen footage, allowing viewers to dig into the news archives. From Bruce Lee's funeral and the Baoshang Bank robbery to Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Hong Kong and the Sha Tin measles outbreak, viewers can relive important moments in history. The show offers a chance to revisit key events that shaped modern Hong Kong.

Secret Sauce with Todd Graves

November 2024 •English

Follows fry cook and cashier Todd Graves, as he meets different people and learns about their paths to success, inspiring viewers to pursue their dreams.