Amazon Prime Video
Free Trial

Watch Thousands of Documentaries - Start Your 30-Day Free Trial

Killer in the Woods

Killer in the Woods

John Taylor was a serial killer with an insatiable appetite for control and death. Since he was a young man, he had an obsession with the woods – this is where he took pleasure in utilising his violent nature. He was known to take unsuspecting women into the woods, often giving them promises of safety … Read more

Killer Fog

Killer Fog

On December 5, 1952, the skies above London, England were filled with an ordinary fog. Little did anyone know that by the end of the week, 12,000 people would be dead or dying due to this seemingly innocuous phenomenon. As the fog lingered and grew thicker on December 6th and 7th, it began to take … Read more

The Entire History of the Akkadians

The Entire History of the Akkadians

The city of Ur, located just outside of modern-day Baghdad, was once a bustling ancient Sumerian metropolis. Dating back to around 3000 BCE, it was one of the most important cities in the region and home to over 65,000 people. But when the Akkadians swept in during the late 1800s and early 1900s, they quickly … Read more

On Borrowed Time – An Afghan in Germany

On Borrowed Time – An Afghan in Germany

In a desperate bid to escape the Taliban, Sayed Saddat fled his home country of Afghanistan and sought asylum in Germany with his family. Although they hoped for a new life, their asylum application was rejected, leaving them in a state of limbo. In this gripping documentary, we follow Sayed and his family as they … Read more

Greece: Dental care for refugees

Greece: Dental care for refugees

The German dentist, Alexander Schafigh, sets up a pop-up dental clinic on the Greek island of Chios in order to provide free dental care to refugees fleeing their homelands. One of the refugees, Ihab, has been suffering from a toothache and has not seen a dentist for a long time. He and his cousin Awad, … Read more

Words of resistance – Deutsche Welle and the Greek dictatorship

Words of resistance – Deutsche Welle and the Greek dictatorship

A small band of Greek men and women exiled themselves under the military dictatorship from 1967 to 1974. In addition to fighting for their own freedom, they created a beacon of truth in the form of a Greek-language news service broadcasted every evening by Deutsche Welle. Deutsche Welle and the Resistance to Greece’s Dictatorship tells … Read more

No snow, no skiing?

No snow, no skiing?

Despite the threat of climate change and diminishing snowfall in Winterberg, Nico Brinkmann is determined to help skiers carve up the slopes. In this captivating and inspiring documentary, we witness the steps he takes to keep his winter sports business thriving. Nico runs several ski-lifts and a hostel in the mountainous town, and he’s always … Read more

World’s Most Dangerous Rescues | Burning Car, House Fire, Mount Everest and more

World’s Most Dangerous Rescues | Burning Car, House Fire, Mount Everest and more

In this incredible film, we see footage from all around the globe, from the bottom of the ocean trenches to the top of Mount Everest, and we hear inspiring tales from the people involved in these breath-taking rescue operations. For example, the first episode follows an off-duty police officer who faces an intense race against … Read more

Serbia: The Rubbish Dump of Europe?

Serbia: The Rubbish Dump of Europe?

Serbia is a country full of fascinating cultural history, diverse people, and captivating landscapes. It has been home to many iconic moments in world history and continues to be an important hub of culture and politics today. From its imperial roots to its modern-day independence struggles, Serbia has much to offer those wanting to dive … Read more

Space Tourism and The Next Challenges of Out of Earth Exploration

Space Tourism and The Next Challenges of Out of Earth Exploration

Are you ready to take a journey beyond the Earth’s atmosphere? A new episode of the Tech Effect series offers a tantalizing glimpse into the rapidly evolving world of space tourism. Wealthy thrill-seekers have been seeking new ways to defy gravity, and the latest option is a space tourist test flight that reaches incredible heights … Read more