The Fall of Great Empires brings ancient civilizations to life through its in-depth investigations of the rise and fall of the Egyptian, Roman, Persian, Holy Roman, Byzantine and Carthaginian empires. Along the shores of the Mediterranean to the deserts of the Middle East, powerful rulers struggled for domination, political and religious ideals clashed, and victories and defeats changed the course of history. Through lavish imagery, dramatic reenactments and expert interviews, the people and events that embodied each mighty imperial power unfold.

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Discovery Channel Embarks On a Virtual Expedition to DRAIN THE OCEAN For an Unprecedented View of What Lies Beneath. Digital ocean mapping and CGI technology vividly illustrate the mountains,plains, canyons and creatures of the deep as never seen before,revealing a world of almost unimaginable scale right here on Earth. The oceans cover three-quarters of our planet, hiding a whole other world beneath the waves. If we could pull an imaginary plug at the bottom of the sea and, layer by layer, expose the majesty and mystery of what lies beneath, we would be astounded. Narrated by Avery Brooks (STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE) and combining the latest scientific data with state-of-the-art CGI computer hardware plus specially written software, this innovative and visually striking special drains the water from the oceans to reveal the mountains, canyons, plains and volcanoes that are more dramatic than anything visible on dry land. Read the rest of this entry

Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most stunning locations on earth to describe how the laws of nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system.
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Documentary about the Secret Weapon that Japan built after the World War II.
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The dire wolf, a fierce and powerful alpha predator in the savage ice age, was larger and more powerful than any modern-day wolf. Why did it suddenly perish while the smaller, weaker gray wolf survived?
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