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An insider's look at the chaotic workings of 3 different NYC courier companies as they battle for survival in this intensely competitive industry. We'll witness the bike messengers' hair-raising dashes through busy Manhattan streets -- speeding between cars, racing through red lights and doing battle with taxicabs -- all to earn a few dollars and support their lives in the fast lane. We'll also meet the dispatchers, who balance the needs of messengers who want non-stop, lucrative runs, customers who want excellent service and owners who want kick-ass couriers who don't make mistakes.

Veteran gem dealers travel the world seeking precious stones to transform into fortunes, facing risks at every step from sourcing to cutting that can make or break a gem's value from thousands to millions.

Todd Carmichael, owner of premium coffee company La Colombe, travels the globe seeking the perfect coffee bean, risking danger from warlords and bodily harm.

Monumental Mysteries scours the country for America's most extraordinary monuments and reveals the amazing mysteries hidden. From New York's iconic Chrysler Building that was once the site of a stunning display of an architectural chicanery, to a huge clock on the island of Hawaii where the hands are forever frozen in time, these are just some of the tales revealed. This series visits the statues, memorials, national parks, gravestones and sculptures which commemorate our nation's most notorious crimes, scandals, disasters and intriguing events of all time.

Features a behind-the-scenes look at Miami International Airport, one of the nation's busiest airports.

Series lets viewers vote on their favorite coasters. Each episode features four coasters in six different categories. Coaster experts will argue the pros, cons, advantages and weaknesses of each ride. The fan favorites will be announced on air at the end of each episode. The one-hour finale counts down the top ten coasters.

Learn the history of America's famous landmarks on this tour through time.

Relic hunters Bill Ladd and Howard Hewitt embark on a quest to find and preserve our nation's past. In each episode, the duo investigates, isolates, and excavates a history-rich location, in search of precious relics and antiques. Using their expertise and deep historical knowledge, they separate treasures from trash. At the end of every dig, the duo meets with historical experts to authenticate their findings. Their journey is about passion over profit, the love of history and the adventure of uncovering it.

Lifestyles of the rich and richer include attending rock concerts in Dubai with a crown prince; marlin fishing off Madeira; yachting with fashion models.

Explorer J.J. Kelley goes off the map to investigate some of history's greatest adventures gone wrong. An avid adventurer and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, J.J. brings a unique mix of humor and grit to his storytelling as he investigates these enduring mysteries in some of the remotest parts of the planet.

Series offers a tour inside America's mansions from hidden vaults in the Hearst Castle, to the private Bachelor's Wing at the Biltmore Estate, to a state-of-the-art San Francisco palace where the lights, music and climate are controlled by a smart phone.

Nothing says vacation like a beach boardwalk, where millions of travelers flock to indulge in their favorite guilty pleasures every year. Specialty cameras will be mounted on everything, from surfers braving the waves to the helmets of active Army Parachute Specialists, as they rain down from over 12,000 feet above the boardwalk at the annual Atlantic City Air Show. We'll go behind the scenes and meet the world famous candy makers as they go through 10,000 pounds of taffy a day trying to satisfy tourists' insatiable sweet tooth! And just when you think you've seen it all, viewers will get an insider entrée to the country's last Circus Sideshow at Coney Island's Boardwalk - with never-before-given access to the sword swallowers, sorcerers, fire-eaters and more! From the sinfully delicious foods and adrenaline-pumping thrill rides, to the unexpected nearby attractions and miles of gorgeous beach - this will be an all-access pass to summer's most sizzling destinations, and the inside scoop on what makes these playgrounds the ultimate summer hotspots.

A jungle larger than the US holds the key to many of the world's most baffling mysteries, stunning secrets and lost civilizations. Veteran explorers James Lynch, Rene Delmotte, and Marsh Mokhtari journey into the hidden world of the Amazon to find evidence that will rewrite the history of civilization.

follows antique car expert Corky Coker, and his team, on a freewheeling road trip through the back roads and small towns of the Deep South. A man on a mission, Coker is on the hunt for barn finds - automotive diamonds-in-the-rough that have been hidden away or just forgotten for years. When he's on target, Coker is wheeling, dealing, shucking and jiving, all to get the best price on the right car to restore and resell at his shop, Honest Charley Garage. When he's distracted, Coker hits the scenic routes, roadside attractions and down-home restaurants - all the things that make for the kind of journey most of us no longer have time to take.

The NFL will provide unprecedented access to unveil never-before-seen footage of what it takes to travel an entire professional football team from city to city, game to game, during the regular season. Every road trip requires a massive amount of coordination to haul the 150-person squad 20,000 miles a season. From feeding six-tons of men, to clothing and housing them, to how a stadium prepares and deals with more than 70,000 rabid fans, Travel Channel's cameras are there to capture this massive undertaking. In addition, viewers will see how the Cleveland Browns prepare each week through the eyes of the players and team management, including new owner Jimmy Haslam. They can expect to learn more about the history behind deeply-rooted team rivalries and other notable insights not typically covered in game-coverage news.

Strap in and get ready to freak out -- we're taking an in-depth look at never-before-seen, cutting-edge technology that will soon be hitting amusement parks around the world. From behind-the-scenes action at the world's premiere amusement park expo to one of the biggest announcements in roller coaster history, we'll give you a front row seat to all the action!

Strap in for the most insane, gut-wrenching rides and adrenaline attractions, as extreme is taken to a whole new level. An action-packed, just-can't-believe-what-you're-seeing series that celebrates the craziest thrill rides and adrenaline attractions: from the tallest human slingshot on the planet (400 feet!) and Europe's highest bungee jump, to an underground zip line and kite snowboarding. The series travels around the globe and features the most hair-raising, gravity-defying rides, and viewers will be put right in the middle of the action.

Follows the adventures of two couples that have swapped homes, cars, friends, favorite restaurants and culinary tastes for their vacation. From the moment they arrive in their new home away from home, the traders will be challenged with a list of tips and tasks created for them by each other with one goal - to give the visiting couple a true insider's perspective on the best, the wildest, and the most awe-inspiring facets of their hometown.

Meet Al Mancini and John Curtas, renowned Las Vegas food critics who can't agree on anything to save their lives. Al sports a mohawk, John a bow-tie, and their differences don't end there. They are polar opposites when it comes to food. Al is right at home in a punk rock bar known for outrageous burgers or bacon martinis, while John would rather uncork a cult Cabernet for pairing with a perfectly dry-aged steak. Every week, this culinary odd couple explores a new city by forcing each other to their latest wild food find that reflects their differences. The one that finds the dish that best reflects each city will win bragging rights and the loser has to pay up on a crazy side bet.

Jason Harper, travel, automobile and lifestyle journalist, has the best job in the world! He travels the world writing about his adventures from the driver's seat of the world's most interesting vehicles. From burning up Italy's autostrada in a $300,000 Lamborghini, to a midnight Vespa cruise through a medieval Tuscan village with 80 of his newest friends, "Power Trip with Jason Harper" offers a unique and fresh perspective to the people, food, festivals, and cultures of different locales around the world. It's cultural anthropology from the driver's seat. This show offers fun, adventure, excitement and laughs around every turn.

Hosted by travel expert Samantha Brown, Trip of a Lifetime, features a core group of Travel Channel stars, including Bert Kreischer, Anthony Melchiorri and Adam Richman who will reveal the most incredible and undiscovered food, fun and hotels throughout this over-the-top vacation.

Hosted by Don Wildman, this one-hour special showcases the top bartenders from all corners of the globe facing off in multiple rounds of competition. From Italy to Australia, and Lebanon to the United States, these 39 contenders have proved they're the best on their own turf. Now, they need to test their talent, training and genius in a spectacular series of bartending challenges. Each bartender competes in three rounds of elimination, leading to a single winner who will earn the title World's Best Bartender. The competition takes place in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, where each contestant competes and pushes the boundaries of creativity, innovation and showmanship.

Hungrytown, USA pays a visit to towns all across America with names so good you could eat them up. Grab a napkin and come along for the ride as we build a days worth of meals and a very special sandwich. Fred Willard narrates as we explore the history of how these towns got their unique names and meet some of the people who make these places truly fun and unique. Beautifully filmed, joyfully voiced, Hungrytown, USA will leave you craving for more.

Kevin Michael Connolly is an author, photographer and self-proclaimed thrill seeker who was born without legs but he's never let that get in his way. Connolly is on a mission to discover all this world has to offer, new cultures, meeting remarkable people and tackling difficult physical challenges. Getting around with only his hands and his skateboard, viewers will experience what makes Connolly an inspiration to us all.

America enthusiast Steve Watson crisscrosses the country playing with gadgets like the JetLev in Dania, Florida, where he'll walk on water and fly through the air, or Sandboard in Florence, Oregon where surfing meets snowboarding on the dunes.