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- Inside the Criminal Mind- a gripping exploration exposing the psychological machinations and immoral behavior that define the most nefarious criminal types. Every episode of the series delves into the ardent backgrounds of infamous criminal's and with commentary from world leading experts, a cognitive profile is created allowing the audience not just to understand but recognize the psychology that creates the most fearsome types of criminals.
- The war on terror is everywhere and anywhere. In this series, we learn about the deadly terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not as deadly as planned. Each episodes explores a recently declassified terrorist scheme intended to cause mass casualties.
- This series explores the greatest empires in a way that has never been fully investigated. Each episode highlights and exposes the political intrigue, personal vendettas, family mayhem, acts of vengeance and the ever-evolving tension, turmoil and chaos that shaped these civilizations and led to their destruction from within.
- Discover the secrets of the most mysterious and powerful knightly order of the Middle Ages: The Knights Templar. From the rise of their heavenly power through to their fall within the flames of diabolism. From the rituals and traditions within the medieval knighthood, through the exterminatory campaign against them, to their supposed secret survival and their official legacies bridging the Holy Land and the European continent. In our series, the mysterious story of the Knights Templar will be unveiled for the first time.
- U.S. Special Forces veteran Terry Schappert hosts the series that analyzes the operations of military and police units in urban combat scenarios.
- Everyone loves a top 10, whether its your favorite TV show, your favorite film, a book, a restaurant. In this series we explore astonishing secrets and mysterious events around the world. Name your number ones.
- After World War II, two ideologies fights for world domination, communism and capitalism. As the tension between USSR and USA elevates, it is evident that if another nuclear war breaks out, it is Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.).
- Do you want to know where on the planet you can find the only untouched Glacier? Which desert is the driest or the largest? Discover the world from the most inaccessible locations to the smallest waterfall in the world with one thing in common, they are not the work of man, they are the magical creations and miracles of nature.
- Its a battle for survival, and the rush to stay one step ahead- a step that can be the difference between life and death. And as the sun rises, the race begins all over again- from the mightiest predators to they tiny creatures that teem underfoot. Each and every one of them has the instinct for survival. Each and every creature must run faster, and stay ahead of the game. If not, the consequences can be fatal. In the Race of Life, there are no prizes for coming in second.
- In this series we focus on the essential tactics and strategies that animals use to ensure their future amidst the chaos of nature; attack, defense, mating, territory, communication; every animal must plan for these moments.
- Have you ever wondered why some animals have such crazy looking sense organs? Why do snakes have a split tongue? Why do elephants have such huge ears? Every feature has a special purpose that has evolved to ensure the survival of the animal. Just like us, animals rely on their senses to communicate with each other, to find their way around to find food and to stay safe.
- There are places on earth where people live together in harmony, each practicing a different religion. There are places in the world where food is still hunted and gathered without modern influence. There are islands and while civilizations unchanged by industry, economics, religions or even science. Life has been the same in these places for centuries. Unusual Cultures is a fascinating look at people and their practices and the significance they play in day to day life. We explore culture from times earliest civilizations to the present day.
- A sudden calamitous event, causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, like a flood, a tornado, an airplane crash, or an earthquake. This is not only a documentary but a live account of dramatic events in real time. In this unique 13- part series you'll be an eyewitness to some of the greatest disasters of the last 100 years and you will have a rare opportunity to compare disasters across time and distance and decide which you think is the worst.
- The lives of animals are not peaceful. They must be able to find food for themselves and their young and avoid becoming food themselves. Sometimes they must also compete with others of their own kind-for food, territory, or mates. Traps, lures and lies are well-known tricks of men, but they are also skillfully employed by creatures in the animal kingdom. From antlers to horns, humans have long been fascinated by the ability of animals to defend themselves with their natural-born weapons. The creatures featured in this TV-series demonstrate how resourceful and inspired nature can be to ensure survival in the animal world.
- Wild Ones- Who is the King? TV series finds inspiration in the rhythms of nature as shown through the wonders of the animal kingdom. It explores different aspects of animal behavior, including hunting techniques and feeding habits, family relationships and defense mechanisms, courtship and mating rituals.
- Everyone loves a top 10, whether its your favorite TV show, your favorite film, a book, a restaurant. In this series we take a fresh look at the most amazing buildings, structures, and bridges from around the world. Name your number ones.
- Twenty six amazing underwater stories for kids hosted and narrated by Sara and Max and their inseparable friendly submarine, Emma "The Sea Turtle." Young viewers will be drawn into these awesome adventures at sea, in which stunning images reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet all favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes.
- A deeper journey into the crucial, fragile, interdependence between animal life and the environment. Guided by the most up to date research we travel through jungles, forests, mountain ranges, deserts, and oceans to discover animals, their habitats and the environment that sustains them. Their behavior, ability to develop, survive and adapt to a changing environment is evident.
- This series is a unique look at the early life and development of young animals, edited and narrated from the viewpoint of the animal's themselves. As children explore the wonders of animal life, their natural fascination will deepen into a true love and appreciation of animals.
- 201226mTV-PG7.8 (7)TV Episode"Special Operations" are special divisions of military, police, or intelligence services that are highly qualified in specific areas of urban warfare and in a variety of special weapons and technology. Over the past forty years, all of the world's superpowers have built up these groups in order to better fight wars, to counter terrorism, and to conduct high-stakes police actions. This episode examines the history of such organizations, from the Green Berets, WWII paratroopers, and naval special warfare units to Seal Team 6, the British SAS, and private contractors, including Black Water and Brown and Root. Showing how these operators are trained, how they plan, and what weaponry and tactical gear they use, the introductory episode of CQB provides viewers with a fast-paced overview of the techniques, strategies, and equipment that have been successfully used by Military Special Operations.
- 201226mTV-PGTV EpisodeAs warfare has evolved, many military techniques and technologies have been adapted for use in urban settings by police units around the world. This episode provides viewers with an intimate perspective on what it feels like to be "inside the heads" of special police personnel, and how their use of military-style strategies and equipment allows them to save lives. From riot control in South Africa and the lessons learned from its excesses, to Los Angeles Police Chief Robert Gates' creation of an elite police S.W.A.T team, CQB will showcase how, over the past 30 years, the fight against urban crime has evolved into a military scenario, with both sides using increasingly complex weaponry and tactics.
- After the fall of the Soviet Union, many countries remained in dispute in the early nineties, despite eastern Europe's independence. In 1994 a bitter conflict broke out between the forces of the Chechnen independence movement and the Russian regular army. Despite overwhelming manpower, weaponry, and air support, the Russian forces were unable to establish effective permanent control over the mountainous area due to many successful Chechen guerrilla raids. Improvised Explosive Devices were one of the most effective methods employed in these disastrous raids and were the back drop to many close quarter battle scenarios exchanged between the two sides.
- The Bosnian War was an extraordinarily complex event with many layers of military involvement including NATO forces, national militaries, irregular paramilitary forces, mujahedeen revolutionaries, private security companies, and international intelligence personnel. One tactic in particular struck fear into the hearts of military and civilians alike: the use of snipers positioned in high buildings. Investigate this specific combat technique and how it was countered by opposing forces. Travel inside a "Sniper's Den" to understand how this tactic was so successfully used by rebel forces, and explore how traditional military techniques evolved to combat it.
- Joint Task Force Two (JTF 2) is the elite Canadian Forces Special Operations unit responsible for a broad range of missions, including counter-terrorism and armed assistance to other government departments. Highly secretive, JTF 2 and its predecessor, the Canadian Airborne Regiment, have been deployed in hot-spots around the world from Haiti to Bosnia. This episode focuses on the legendary JTF sniper teams and their use in Afghanistan alongside the British SAS and the US Delta Force at "the sharp end of the spear." A book written by an ex-JTF member explains how, in 2006, both the Pentagon and the British Foreign Office noted the instrumental role that JTF 2 played in the rescue of the British and Canadian Christian Peacemaker Team held hostage in Iraq. Unique in look, the FN P90 personal defense weapon, used by JTF 2 soldiers and special police around the world, will be highlighted in this program.
- In 1989, CIA operative Kurt Muse was imprisoned at the notorious Carcel Modelo in Panama for his role in organizing radio transmissions against dictator Manuel Noriega. That December, an elite group of the US Delta Force breached the roof of the prison, and one of the most daring close quarter battle operations in history began. From the dramatic helicopter crash and wounding of several Delta operators to the extraction of the entire team by the 5th Infantry Division, this is prime material for CQB analysis. In this episode, this raid is recreated focusing on the "sub-second" reflexes of the Delta Force team from the moment they entered the prison to their extraction from the roof by an MH-6 "Little Bird" helicopter.
- In 1968, a new form of military policing was being developed in a rural area north of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department sent an observer to this unit, and he, in turn, took this knowledge back to the LAPD. This contributed to the development of the department's first Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team. Take a historical journey to examine how this incident affected and changed police tactics around the world. Using "sub-second" analysis, look at how police S.W.A.T. teams train, plan, and equip themselves for the challenges of urban combat. The dramatization of a 1980's S.W.A.T. siege of a gang safe-house demonstrates the complicated challenge of protecting innocent people who might be caught in the line of fire, as well as the specifics of the squad's training regimen, how they communicated, and the special equipment they used.
- The history of the British Empire colonial legacy in Northern Ireland is well-known the world over but a there is a largely untold story of the the firefights and close quarter battles among the provisional IRA, the British army, and the elite SAS. Although the IRA often employed "terrorist" techniques within the city of London and on England's mainland, not much is said of the often guerilla-warfare techniques of the British Special Air Service in Northern Ireland since the beginning of this conflict. In this episode we will examine how the history of the Special Air Service affected the training of every elite force after it and how the close quarter battles in Northern Ireland in the late 1970s through to the millennium shaped both special forces and resistance methods.
- Following the September 11th attacks, military presence became commonplace in New York and other American cities, and the counterterrorism forces were effectively given a "blank check" when it came to ensuring that another terrorist incident would never take place on American soil. Take an in-depth look at who was selected to occupy elite anti-terrorist positions, what they were trained for, and how they were equipped. When opposing forces are using commercial airliners and chemical weapons, countermeasures are, by necessity, complicated and varied. Take a walk in the shoes of an officer on alert for chemical attacks in Washington, DC and an army reservist monitoring suspicious activities on the streets of NYC.
- From the elite ex-special forces personnel in charge of guarding heads of state in conflict zones to the two-person teams that protect CEOs in dangerous regions, modern-day bodyguards must be well-versed in close quarter battle techniques. An immense amount of planning and preparation is involved in each operation. With air travel, car convoys, helicopters, and even basic foot traffic, a close protection squad must be completely tuned to any given situation. Explore the complex day-to-day and minute-to-minute operations of these elite teams and the highly developed techniques they employ.
- Ten years ago, thousands of US and Coalition forces personnel, ranging from elite soldiers to reservists, found themselves in the middle of two conflicts that required an entirely different approach to warfare than they had previously experienced. Learn how Special Forces were integrated into regular units fighting through many close quarter combat situations with a combination of intelligence, high-tech weaponry, and surveillance technologies to find and capture Saddam Hussein.
- The practice of hiring private armies goes back to ancient times, and the mystique associated with the mercenary warrior has been the subject of many historical studies and fictional characterizations. This episode of CQB takes a more contemporary look at a day in the life of a group of civilian contractors and how their role has evolved on the modern battlefield. Using its "sub-second" analysis techniques and intimate first-person footage, CQB reveals the backgrounds, training, and equipment of today's soldiers-for-hire and how private armies are re-shaping the way conflicts are conducted around the world.
- No country other than France operates an elite military force that invites foreign nationals to serve in its ranks. With a reputation for being a safe haven for individuals with questionable pasts, the French Foreign Legion is a true mercenary army that has garnered significant respect within the global special operations community. While examining a raid by the Foreign Legion on a small airport in Iraq during the 1990 Gulf War, explore the nature of the Legion, how it differs from other special forces, and how it prepares for a wide variety of close quarter battle scenarios in conflict situations around the world.