The US Army Ranger School is renowned for being one of the most intense and challenging combat training courses on earth. For over two months, participants are put through grueling physical and mental challenges designed to replicate the extreme stress of warfare. Participants receive just one meal a day and an average of three hours … Read more
The US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are some of the most elite and skilled military personnel in the world. With the ultimate responsibility of defusing bombs, disarming explosives, and responding to potentially life-threatening situations, they go through intense training to ensure they can stay ahead of potential threats. Recently, a new documentary was … Read more
Katie Piper is a brave survivor of one of the most shocking acid attack cases in history. On 12th March 2008, just five months after she turned 25, Katie was attacked in North London with sulfuric acid that had been thrown onto her face by Stefan Sylvestre. The perpetrator had been hired by Katie’s ex-boyfriend, … Read more
The harrowing documentary Just Melvin, Just Evil tells the deeply disturbing tale of the tormented family of Melvin Just, a man who seemed to embody all that is evil. Over four generations of his family, Melvin Just subjected them to unimaginable horrors – sexual abuse, substance abuse, neglect and violence. This heartbreaking story was finally … Read more
Horizon takes an in-depth look at the remarkable advancements being made to reduce and prevent fatal car crashes. Scientists are pushing the boundaries of mechanical engineering and biology, and Horizon has exclusive access to their secretive world of advanced crash tests. This groundbreaking new research could have a profound impact on saving lives around the … Read more
In 1971, paleontologist Mike Voorhies made an extraordinary discovery in the farmland around the Midwest town of Orchard. After heavy rains across much of East Nebraska had subsided, Voorhies unearthed a trove of fossils that gave a glimpse into prehistoric times. He found the bones of 200 fossilized rhinos, along with camels, lizards, horses and … Read more
Super Size Me is a documentary film that explores the fast food industry’s corporate influence on our health and nutrition. Directed and starring Morgan Spurlock, the movie follows a 30-day period in which he lived exclusively off of McDonald’s food, eating meals three times a day and sampling every item on the menu at least … Read more
John Pierpont Morgan’s contributions to the evolution of the United States into a global financial superpower are undeniably huge. His ingenuity and influence in the banking sector cemented his legacy as one of American history’s most successful figures, and now J.P. Morgan: How One Man Financed America provides an accessible portrait into his life and … Read more
The recent economic crisis has put the spotlight firmly on the world’s super-rich, and their secrets to success. Robert Peston explores this fascinating topic in his documentary, uncovering how these individuals have made their fortunes and how the costs are being felt by everyone else. From hedge fund managers to entrepreneurs, Peston shows us how … Read more
In June 2000, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that has the potential to answer one of the most difficult questions in cosmology – how and why galaxies are formed. This incredible revelation involves supermassive black holes, which are some of the most mysterious, destructive and powerful objects in the Universe. Scientists now believe that these … Read more