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JFK in New York is a busy airport and CBP officers catch a passenger with drugs inserted inside her body. HSI takes down a drug trafficking ring.

CBP looks out for party drugs, prostitutes and counterfeit goods entering Miami during Super Bowl. HSI tracks the case of a drug-filled car battery.

CBP investigates a trend of cocaine concealed in coffee bags and cracks down on a series of wildlife trafficking crimes.

HSI takes to the streets of Brooklyn to arrest the person picking up a suitcase of cocaine. CBP catches a man who has swallowed 85 pellets of cocaine.

HSI confiscate 21 kilos of meth and disrupt a transnational drug ring. CBP seize one of the largest shipments of illegal shark fins in Miami history.

HSI takes down a suspected weapons trafficker with ties to organized crime. Meanwhile, CBP agents are on high alert for popular club drugs being concealed in liquid form.

Italy's Morandi Bridge was an engineering marvel until it became a national embarrassment.

Was the tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia baked into the original design? A wave of ship strikes has bridge builders working overtime.

A huge part of our economy is reliant upon freight transport. Experts investigate how these transporters are designed.

On this Florida farm, green tomatoes ripen twice as fast. Plus, a Georgia factory turns 100,000 pounds of cheese into crispy sticks every day.

An American company reveals the secret to making square fish fillets, and an Indiana firm turns out 40 million pounds of corn dogs per year.

How did a train crash at Lac-Mégantic send 200-foot fireballs into the night sky and destroy half a town?

Why did Fukushima's nuclear plant melt down and explode after a massive earthquake? Why did the USS Forrestal explode, killing 134 crew?

A spectacular aerial journey across Bulgaria reveals Varna's magnificent cathedral restoration, a UFO-like monument, and the ruins of an ancient sanctuary.

An aerial journey above Europe.

This unique aerial voyage across Iceland reveals the threat of volcanic eruptions, footage of humpback whales feeding and stunning architecture.

Archaeologists exploring the origins of the civilisation that built the great city of Angkor investigate ancient lost treasure discovered in Laos.

Archaeologists study ancient treasure discovered in Laos, finding more gold and human remains from the era before the great city of Angkor was built.

For women, taking the throne in ancient Egypt required strategy, courage and determination. Meet four who ruled, each with her own path to power.

Archaeologists investigate the rise of Egypt's first pharaohs and how they transformed scattered communities into a powerful kingdom.

When a UK billionaire and his family die in an Australian seaplane crash, investigators uncover a minor maintenance issue with deadly consequences.

Revealing how 110 people lost their lives when a fire on board an aging DC-9 caused it to plummet into the Florida Everglades in 1996.

Shocking look at the fate of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed into Sioux City's runway in 1989. The subsequent explosion left 111 people dead.

Archaeologist Pepi Papakosta discovered a rare, marble statue of Alexander, Greek treasures and secret tunnels. But Pepi's biggest find is an extraordinary discovery even she was not expecting.

Venturing into vast underwater graveyards of Mayan human sacrifices in Mexico, journalist Diego Buñuel searches for new revelations about the infamous upcoming doomsday.

After taking the title of khan, Chinggis consolidated power by building a formidable army and eliminating rivals like the shaman Teb Tengri.

When a neighbouring empire attacks a Mongol caravan, Chinggis Khan begins a campaign that solidifies Mongol dominance across the lands of Persia.

Archaeologists investigate the rise of Egypt's first pharaohs and how they transformed scattered communities into a powerful kingdom.

Join contemporary scholars as they investigate the huge geometric markings made by the Nasca people 2,000 years ago on Peru's dry pampa.

Sabine Hyland studies the language found in sacred Incan relics. Also, how did the Vikings cross vast oceans to raid, trade and plunder?

Follow Manco Capac, the first Inca, and Pachacutec, the mythical emperor who reshaped a civilisation.

In June 2020, scientists discover Aguada Fenix, a monumental 3,000-year-old Maya structure and uncover the secrets of this ancient monument.

Archaeologists unearth new evidence about the evolution of the Maya civilisation.

Follow Manco Capac, the first Inca, and Pachacutec, the mythical emperor who reshaped a civilisation.

Sabine Hyland studies the language found in sacred Incan relics. Also, how did the Vikings cross vast oceans to raid, trade and plunder?

Three real world disasters forensically dissected. The Surfside Condo collapse, The Kings Cross subway fire, and the loss of the Kursk nuclear sub.

How did a train crash at Lac-Mégantic send 200-foot fireballs into the night sky and destroy half a town?

On his first day, Australian Border Force recruit Nelson makes a find. Baggage manager Brodie faces the challenge of handling 2,000 bags.

A380 turnaround coordinator Diana orchestrates cargo, ground operations and baggage services to get the biggest passenger plane off the ground.

When a UK billionaire and his family die in an Australian seaplane crash, investigators uncover a minor maintenance issue with deadly consequences.

Revealing how 110 people lost their lives when a fire on board an aging DC-9 caused it to plummet into the Florida Everglades in 1996.

Shocking look at the fate of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed into Sioux City's runway in 1989. The subsequent explosion left 111 people dead.

Go on a journey through one of the most iconic castles in the world as it undergoes a complete restoration.

Tim and Fuzz pick up car-mad Lee's imported 1965 VW Karmann Ghia to restore the stylish German classic.

Car SOS returns for its 11th season.

Tim and Fuzz take on the restoration of a 1997 Lotus Elise. The owner, Sarah, had been planning to get the car back on the road until double tragedy struck.

Tim and Fuzz have taken on a 1972 Peugeot 504 cabriolet, a rare French grand tourer that is considered by many to be the most beautifully designed car that Peugeot ever produced.

An aerial view over the Alps reveals a solar panel engineering feat, a hot air balloon festival and a flight alongside the northern bald ibis.

This aerial journey across Benelux reveals the world's biggest storm barrier, one of Europe's busiest ports and a mesmerising flower carpet.

In summer, boat traffic along the Spanish coast multiplies, bringing a surge in emergencies that maritime authorities must handle.

Maritime forces mobilise, chasing down drug traffickers while racing to rescue lives in peril on the open waters.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Bear Grylls teaches Anthony Anderson a series of survival skills he'll need to master before completing the adventure.

Bear puts Rob Riggle through a series of mountain man survival tests in the Great Basin to prepare him for an upcoming movie role.

En route to Boise, Idaho, Continental Airlines Flight 1713 is delayed on the tarmac in Denver where controllers struggle to keep departures on schedule amid heavy snow.

An investigator puts his reputation on the line to prove the startling truth behind the fatal crash of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 in 1991.

A massive explosion tears a hole in a 747 over Hawaii, and the trail of clues ultimately leads investigators to a catastrophic short circuit.

New technology reveals how Tutankhamun's resting place remained hidden for so long and an amazing new discovery in a 4000 year old tomb.

Why did the great pharaohs of Egypt abandon the pyramids of Giza and choose a secret cemetery in the Valley of the kings as their burial ground?

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. A couple is caught carrying cocaine in bottled beverages. And the girlfriend may have been in the dark about the entire scheme. Cocaine is uncovered, disguised as packaged food. And this may not be the carrier's first job. Police discover cocaine sewn into panels of an insulated jacket and that could be just the beginning.

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. Two Ukrainian passengers are caught with cocaine. And one may have tricked the other. Police will need a translator to sort it out. A couple celebrating their anniversary may be taking home more than just memories. Customs find more than 130,000 euros hidden in the carry-on of an arriving passenger and move in to investigate.

Mariana investigates how some of the biggest players in the U.S. militia movement are taking the law into their own hands.

Mariana travels to Uganda, where a new law has pushed the LGBTQ+ community underground and prompted some to flee the country in fear.

During the festival honouring the patron saint of sailors, the Coastguards face the challenge of ensuring safety amid the celebrations.

In the South, coastguards discover a new strategy by traffickers, leaving bundles submerged for extended periods.

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. A couple is caught carrying cocaine in bottled beverages. And the girlfriend may have been in the dark about the entire scheme. Cocaine is uncovered, disguised as packaged food. And this may not be the carrier's first job. Police discover cocaine sewn into panels of an insulated jacket and that could be just the beginning.

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. Two Ukrainian passengers are caught with cocaine. And one may have tricked the other. Police will need a translator to sort it out. A couple celebrating their anniversary may be taking home more than just memories. Customs find more than 130,000 euros hidden in the carry-on of an arriving passenger and move in to investigate.

In the pirate run town of Nassau, Anne Bonny and Mary Read become pirates. Later, they are captured by pirate hunters and tried for piracy.

Bartholomew Roberts, aka Black Bart, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age, his fleet amassing 450 stolen ships.

Sir Francis Drake, a hero to the English, known as The Dragon to the Spanish. One of the world's most controversial pirates.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Bear Grylls teaches Anthony Anderson a series of survival skills he'll need to master before completing the adventure.

Bear puts Rob Riggle through a series of mountain man survival tests in the Great Basin to prepare him for an upcoming movie role.

Slamming into a mountain, Japan Airlines 123 becomes the deadliest single aircraft accident in history and threatens to ground 747s worldwide.

After losing both engines, a turboprop crashes in Papua New Guinea, and investigators uncover a deadly flaw in an aircraft used around the world.

An investigator puts his reputation on the line to prove the startling truth behind the fatal crash of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 in 1991.

We learn the science behind launching off snow ramps on inflatable tubes, driving through water on ATVs, and when animals tackle staircases.

Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself while doing pogo backflips, ski cliff drop-ins or reverse parking.

In this episode we discover the secrets of the BMX front flip, the dangers of ice, and what not to do when walking along a log.

At Pearson International Airport, the sub-zero temperatures push the de-icing station to its limits, as snow and freezing ice delay take-offs.

The UK's engineering wonders revealed: including innovative electric flying machines, ingenious skyscrapers, secrets of London's Tower Bridge.

The engineering wonders of Europe's northernmost region, from Iceland's epic lava-defying barriers to Finland's record-breaking vertical factory.

A spectacular aerial journey across Italy reveals dredging boats in Venice, the ladder top fishermen of Sicily and a winter school for supercars.

Flying cameras uncover the jaw-dropping move of the entire town of Malmberget and a thrilling tour on an icebreaker ship in the Bothnian Sea.

The case of a young man who was burnt alive sat on a shelf in the Atlanta Police Department. Without a name for him, the case is inactive.

Thirty-two years ago, a young female was found dead in the desert outside Phoenix - her body too badly decomposed to identify.

Hannah visits South Korea to uncover how a nation once defined by war and division became a global force in culture, business, and technology.

Hannah Fry journeys across islands, mountains and olive groves to reveal why ancient Greece was the birthplace of so many big ideas.

At Pearson International Airport, the sub-zero temperatures push the de-icing station to its limits, as snow and freezing ice delay take-offs.

A turboprop narrowly averts disaster after a lightning strike over the North Sea. Investigators uncover an unusual feature in the plane that plays a key role in this calamity.

En route from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, Ohio, United Express Flight 6291 is on its final approach when the high-performance twin turboprop crashes just a mile from the runway.

When Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashes at San Francisco Airport, investigators discover an issue that could be putting passengers at risk.

We follow archaeologists hunting for Queen Cleopatra's lost tomb. A team of underwater archaeologists dive the Mediterranean to explore the sunken ruins of ancient Alexandria.

Along the Western edge of the Valley of the Kings, lies one of the last tombs left to be excavated. Egyptologist Don Ryan is working against the clock to conduct a forensic examination of Tomb 49.

Trains collide, planes crash, and ships sink, revealing transportation's fragility. Explore 10 global collisions, their causes, and unforeseen outcomes.

Hidden away in museums, laboratories, and storage rooms around the world are the most remarkable objects on Earth; using new research and technology, we get under their skin like never before.

Why is an ancient skeleton found in Poland with a blade across its stomach, a stone on its neck and a strange green colour in its mouth?

At Pearson International Airport, the sub-zero temperatures push the de-icing station to its limits, as snow and freezing ice delay take-offs.

As problems unfold behind the scenes at Toronto International Airport, multiple teams fight to keep flights on schedule.

An emergency training exercise is hampered by dangerous winds, flight board failure and a real life emergency: an explosion in a passenger terminal.

Labrador Warner faces his first day as a drug sniffer. Security managers test their screening teams by trying to smuggle a fake bomb past them.

As problems unfold behind the scenes at Toronto International Airport, multiple teams fight to keep flights on schedule.

Survivors' stories and world-leading shipwreck investigators uncover how the most powerful warships in history had their weaknesses and paid a fatal price.

In the Pacific a marine science team conduct the first ever 3D sonar scan of ships sunk in nuclear blasts in 1946.

During the First World War, two powerful warships, HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard, sank in controversial circumstances off the island of Orkney - north of Scotland.

A veritable temple for Real Madrid fans, we go inside the cutting-edge renovation of the team's iconic stadium, Santiago Bernabéu.

Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, the Louvre Abu Dhabi was built in association with the Louvre Paris to house over 400 priceless masterpieces.

A Kazakh crew manage to land an uncontrollable aircraft and investigators must determine how a freshly-serviced plane was released with a fatal flaw.

When the cockpit window of Sichuan Airlines 8633 explodes, the crew somehow battles gale-force winds and oxygen deprivation to safely land the plane.

En route from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, Ohio, United Express Flight 6291 is on its final approach when the high-performance twin turboprop crashes just a mile from the runway.

In Turkey, buildings claiming to be earthquake-proof end up falling down. Two gantry cranes bump into each other in a harbour in Taiwan.

It's an 800-year-old icon, an irreplaceable treasure, with a state-of-the-art smoke detector. How did Notre Dame Cathedral catch fire?

Glass: one of the most versatile materials in the construction world; it's both practical and beautiful.

Urban construction relies on two types of cranes to hoist the next high-rise, but when they fail, they make one big mess.

A birds-eye view of the Canaries and Balearic Islands of Spain showcases astonishing marine mammals, and unique vineyards. A gothic Cathedral welcomes a rare light phenomenon.

A spectacular aerial journey across Switzerland reveals Europe's highest observatory, an earthquake-proof skyscraper and a gravity-defying railway.

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. A couple is caught carrying cocaine in bottled beverages. And the girlfriend may have been in the dark about the entire scheme. Cocaine is uncovered, disguised as packaged food. And this may not be the carrier's first job. Police discover cocaine sewn into panels of an insulated jacket and that could be just the beginning.

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. Two Ukrainian passengers are caught with cocaine. And one may have tricked the other. Police will need a translator to sort it out. A couple celebrating their anniversary may be taking home more than just memories. Customs find more than 130,000 euros hidden in the carry-on of an arriving passenger and move in to investigate.

CBP in El Paso find drugs hidden on and in multiple travellers' bodies, including a mother trying to cross the border.

In Puerto Rico, AMO agents pursue a sailing vessel that is making an attempt to leave with cocaine valued at $2.5 million.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas intercepts a truck with millions worth of meth concealed in a shipment of chilli peppers.

A Pakistani airliner crashes in the Himalayas. And when their most vital piece of evidence fails to deliver, investigators scramble to find answers.

An early-morning flight from Lexington, Kentucky ends in disaster when a twin-engine jet careens off the tarmac.

When Alaska Airlines Flight 261 suddenly nosedives into the Pacific, investigators uncover a critical maintenance issue with deadly implications.

Archaeologists investigate one of the greatest female pharaohs in history - Hatshepsut. A team digging around her iconic temple find clues about her powerful reign.

Archaeologists find new evidence about how the ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife. We investigate the most elaborate tomb in the valley of the kings, built for the great pharaoh Seti I.

Cinematic reconstructions, analysis, and expert interviews uncover the truth behind our popular conceptions of witches and witchcraft.

Sweden is unaffected by witch trials until The Great Noise. Children begin telling stories of Blåkulla a place they are taken to by witches.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Rio Grande Valley halt port operations in McAllen after detecting a potential bomb threat.

At the world's busiest land border crossing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection discover fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine hidden inside a vehicle.

In Miami, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations team up to take down a marijuana ring.

In a St. Louis neighbourhood, Homeland Security Investigations stage an undercover operation to dismantle a date-rape drug enterprise.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. Police stop a woman travelling with her 5-year-old. If she's a carrier, agents must figure out what to do with the child. A Mexican citizen is found with a large amount of beer and soft drinks. All these goods may contain cocaine. Officers uncover a creative new method of hiding cocaine in food packaging.

Security teams at Peru's biggest airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest problem: cocaine smuggling. A woman's bag is flagged in the x-ray area but she's already been inspected twice. Police must decide whether to tear the bag apart or let her go. An Italian man claims not to understand the police. He may be telling the truth. Or he may be trying to evade the law. A shipment of children's toys may hide a stash of cocaine.

Security teams at Lima, Peru's airport work 24-7 to stop illegal activity. The biggest threat: cocaine smuggling. Handmade mats include additional handiwork: 100's of bags of cocaine. A student on vacation is carrying more than keepsakes: a hidden compartment hides cocaine. A Latvian carrier wants to cooperate. Cocaine hidden inside a wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ. Police listen in as a carrier takes a call from his contact.

Cinematic reconstructions, analysis, and expert interviews uncover the truth behind our popular conceptions of witches and witchcraft.

Sweden is unaffected by witch trials until The Great Noise. Children begin telling stories of Blåkulla a place they are taken to by witches.

It's an 800-year-old icon, an irreplaceable treasure, with a state-of-the-art smoke detector. How did Notre Dame Cathedral catch fire?

Glass: one of the most versatile materials in the construction world; it's both practical and beautiful.

When a UK billionaire and his family die in an Australian seaplane crash, investigators uncover a minor maintenance issue with deadly consequences.

The plan to save a Bulgarian airliner hinges on convincing the violent hijackers that their demands have been met before the plane runs out of fuel.

An early-morning flight from Lexington, Kentucky ends in disaster when a twin-engine jet careens off the tarmac.

An analysis on Neil Armstrong's life.

A look behind the scenes at the biggest dark beer brewery in the world, the 48-acre St James Gate Brewery, located right in the middle of Dublin.

Go behind the scenes as Megafactories explores manufacturing goliaths and brings to life some of the best one-of-a-kind factories in the world.

Australia's Howard and Sons have been making fireworks for almost 100 years, now the reigns have been handed down to a new generation and they are breaking with tradition.

This spectacular aerial journey across the Netherlands, reveals ancient windmills, futuristic greenhouses and the world's biggest bonfire.

Unique aerial photography uncovers Finland and its wild frontier.

Defensive dogfighting involves dynamic manoeuvres to evade being shot down by battle-hardened instructors.

It's graduation week. For the remaining students, it means they have one last chance to prove they deserve their prestigious fighter pilot wings.

Jo Roger's rookies are put to the test with a triple rescue. But the mission gets off to a rocky start, when their most powerful truck gets stuck.

When a truck crashes into a cliff face, Bjoern has to join forces with a rival company at the rescue.

Rescue bosses Bjørn and Thord must gather a ten-man team to recover a capsized trailer and its valuable cargo.

We discover what happened to Malaysian 370.

After a Boeing 727's near-fatal nosedive over Michigan, investigators risk their own lives to determine why TWA Flight 841 fell out of the sky.

En route from Moscow to Perm, Russia, Aeroflot Nord Flight 821 is on its final approach when the plane nosedives and crashes onto the trans-Siberian railway. All that's left is charred wreckage.

In the heart of the Jordanian desert, the ancient city of Petra is full of mysteries. How was this architectural prowess achieved more than 2,000 years ago?

National Geographic follows archaeologist and explorer Fabio Amador on a fascinating voyage to unveil the ancient mysteries that lie beneath the modern streets of Cordoba, which dates back some 2,000 years. Fabio joins archaeologists and historians in the field as they use state-of-the-art technologies to discover and recreate Cordoba's forgotten past.

Residents race to complete projects before winter. Curly constructs a duck blind. Oliver and Breanna try to load up on crab.

Wolfpack. Tim "Curly" Leach may have bitten off more than he can chew as a pack of wolves turn a routine duck hunt into a potential bid for survival.

In the coldest winter for a decade, the ice road heroes put their lives on the line to rescue drivers in danger.

When an Arctic storm kicks off the coldest winter of a decade, Thord tries to rescue a truck blocking a blind bend but the driver ignores Thord's instructions and puts all their lives at risk.

Bjoern is put under pressure when a head-on collision between two trucks blocks an ambulance on an emergency call-out.

The students face their final test; to pass, they must bring all the skills they have learnt during their advanced phase training.

It's graduation week. For the remaining students, it means they have one last chance to prove they deserve their prestigious fighter pilot wings.

Science fiction documentary series, narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne, that explores what it will be like to be a human one million years into the future.

Science fiction documentary series, narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne, that explores what it will be like to be a human one million years into the future.

Residents race to complete projects before winter. Curly constructs a duck blind. Oliver and Breanna try to load up on crab.

Wolfpack. Tim "Curly" Leach may have bitten off more than he can chew as a pack of wolves turn a routine duck hunt into a potential bid for survival.

Go behind the scenes as Megafactories explores manufacturing goliaths and brings to life some of the best one-of-a-kind factories in the world.

Australia's Howard and Sons have been making fireworks for almost 100 years, now the reigns have been handed down to a new generation and they are breaking with tradition.

An Amazon cargo plane nosedives into a swamp outside Houston, the evidence eventually leads investigators to a pilot with a long history of failures.

A massive explosion tears a hole in a 747 over Hawaii, and the trail of clues ultimately leads investigators to a catastrophic short circuit.

After a Boeing 727's near-fatal nosedive over Michigan, investigators risk their own lives to determine why TWA Flight 841 fell out of the sky.

In this episode we learn the science behind the fails when driving on the beach, long distance running, and freediving.

The Battle of Jutland of 1916 was the most violent sea battle in history. Maritime archaeologists and historians go in search of Jutland's secrets,investigating the mega battleships of World War One.

In the Pacific, 500 million people live in ever-present danger along its edges. we drain the Pacific Ocean to reveal the deadly geological forces behind Earth's most destructive natural disasters.

On 4 November, after take-off from Singapore Changi Airport, Qantas Flight 32 suffered engine failure that severely compromised the aircraft.

An investigator puts his reputation on the line to prove the startling truth behind the fatal crash of Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 in 1991.

How did the shuttle Columbia tear itself to pieces during re-entry? How did a concrete high-rise in London become an inferno that killed 72?

With each generation, new technological advances emerge to match the increasing challenges of the economy. Experts share the latest science behind the machines of the new generation and their secrets.

The story of Earths relationship with its greatest threat, our seemingly benign Sun. The Sun is the big violent boss of the Solar System throwing out devastating particles and deadly radiation.

The building blocks of life exist across the universe, but life is rare. What is it about Earth that sets it apart and could it happen elsewhere?

Hidden away in museums, laboratories, and storage rooms around the world are the most remarkable objects on Earth; using new research and technology, we get under their skin like never before.

Hidden away in museums, laboratories, and storage rooms around the world are the most remarkable objects on Earth; using new research and technology, we get under their skin like never before.

Homeland Security Investigations Puerto Rico arrest 37 members of a smuggling network responsible for multiple murders.

Air and Marine Operations agents in Fajardo seize $13.2 million worth of cocaine from an overturned vessel.

Some of the deadliest air crashes in history have been caused by simple misunderstandings, and it's a tiny error in the cockpit that brought tragedy to Quincy Airport in Illinois.

An airliner is crippled after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport, and the courageous captain pulls off an amphibious landing in the Hudson River.

In this episode, we recount the life of Chinggis Khan, beginning with the struggles of his early years, including his family's fall from power.

Temujin enlists a childhood friend called Jamuqa. Their close friendship eventually turns into rivalry.

After taking the title of khan, Chinggis consolidated power by building a formidable army and eliminating rivals like the shaman Teb Tengri.

When a neighbouring empire attacks a Mongol caravan, Chinggis Khan begins a campaign that solidifies Mongol dominance across the lands of Persia.

After Chinggis Khan's secret burial, his son Ogedei is proclaimed ruler of the Mongol Empire. He brings a very different leadership style.

Hannah Fry explores Vietnam's remarkable post-war transformation and reveals a nation embracing change.

Hidden away in museums, laboratories, and storage rooms around the world are the most remarkable objects on Earth; using new research and technology, we get under their skin like never before.

Why is an ancient skeleton found in Poland with a blade across its stomach, a stone on its neck and a strange green colour in its mouth?

Survivors of the 2009 Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 crash share their firsthand experiences from that fateful day.

How did the shuttle Columbia tear itself to pieces during re-entry? How did a concrete high-rise in London become an inferno that killed 72?

With each generation, new technological advances emerge to match the increasing challenges of the economy. Experts share the latest science behind the machines of the new generation and their secrets.

The story of Earths relationship with its greatest threat, our seemingly benign Sun. The Sun is the big violent boss of the Solar System throwing out devastating particles and deadly radiation.

The building blocks of life exist across the universe, but life is rare. What is it about Earth that sets it apart and could it happen elsewhere?

The story of how the Earth creates its atmosphere: a flying river, a global dust storm, and a collapsing glacier allow the planet to breathe.

Some of the deadliest air crashes in history have been caused by simple misunderstandings, and it's a tiny error in the cockpit that brought tragedy to Quincy Airport in Illinois.

An airliner is crippled after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport, and the courageous captain pulls off an amphibious landing in the Hudson River.

In this episode we learn the science behind the fails when driving on the beach, long distance running, and freediving.

A journey into the future of human space exploration and the world's new race to space.

The uneventful passenger flight from Beijing, China, turned almost fatal when a lack of power to both engines caused the Boeing 777 to crash.

En route from Moscow to Perm, Russia, Aeroflot Nord Flight 821 is on its final approach when the plane nosedives and crashes onto the trans-Siberian railway. All that's left is charred wreckage.

Three real world disasters forensically dissected. Arkansas nuclear missile explosion, sinking of the Estonia, explosion on the oil rig Piper Alpha.

Experts investigate the construction and design of some of the most incredible speed machines in the world.

Ireland doesn't take up much room on the map, but few places have such a celebrated identity.

Hannah Fry visits Iceland to uncover the secrets behind its success, showing how a tiny, isolated island is thriving against the odds.

Sabine Hyland studies the language found in sacred Incan relics. Also, how did the Vikings cross vast oceans to raid, trade and plunder?

Follow Manco Capac, the first Inca, and Pachacutec, the mythical emperor who reshaped a civilisation.

Beneath the muddy waters of America's rivers lies a forgotten world of sunken ships and hidden history. From trade vessels to Civil War steamers.

From Pearl Harbor's explosive start to its final battles. Sunken ships, submarines and battlefields reveal untold stories of naval warfare.

Join archaeologists in their quest for remnants of the long-lost Kad'yak, a 200-year-old wooden-hulled merchant ship.

Investigators comb through the wreckage of three separate mid-air collisions in a race to prevent another fatal impact, such as in California.

En route from Moscow to Perm, Russia, Aeroflot Nord Flight 821 is on its final approach when the plane nosedives and crashes onto the trans-Siberian railway. All that's left is charred wreckage.

Thord must save a 40-tonner while trucks speed past to get up a hill. Later, he calls on Bjoern to help recover a badly damaged salmon truck.

Domenic calls on Thord when a stubborn driver creates more danger on the main road. Later, Thord is stressed when his winch wire runs short.

The students face their final test; to pass, they must bring all the skills they have learnt during their advanced phase training.

It's graduation week. For the remaining students, it means they have one last chance to prove they deserve their prestigious fighter pilot wings.

Hannah Fry explores Vietnam's remarkable post-war transformation and reveals a nation embracing change.

Hannah Fry explores why contradictions are an integral part of Spanish culture. Each discovery reveals more of Spain's irresistible charm.

HSI uncovers a multi-million-dollar cocaine smuggling ring of airline employees. CBP sniffs out drugs using the nation's largest team of K-9s.