Shrouded by mystery, the Lost Treasures of Egypt clears the sand away from your eyes in revealing the secrets of this Ancient Civilisation. From the Valley of Kings to the Pyramids of Giza, we uncover hidden tombs and foretell the stories of ruling pharaohs through the artefacts, that we find along the way. Following the excavations of international experts, we unearth historical context at various archaeological sites. At the end of this series, you should be enlightened with numerous Egyptian theories such as "mummification" and the 'Curse of the Afterlife'. With royalty as Tutankhamun and Cleopatra, we explore the impacts these figures had at the time and the lasting dynasty they have since left behind, for modern Egypt.

Gritty documentary series. The award-winning journalist, Mariana van Zeller, investigates international smuggling, underground economies and black markets around the world. Entering into such highly-dangerous areas of drug-dealing, prostitution, animal trafficking and gunrunning. Van Zeller tries to understand life in these fascinating criminal underworlds.

Mariana dives into the world of international scamming to meet the outlaws and understand the scams at the heart of this booming industry. Her investigation takes her from the violent streets of Montego Bay to the glitzy neighborhoods of Tel Aviv as she pursues some of the biggest scammers in the world.

Maritime archaeologists and historians go in search of the crucial component in the Atlantic Slave Trade: the slave ship. An armoured, floating fortress operating for over four centuries, capturing and transporting over 12 million Africans, who were sold and forced to work in brutal conditions in the New World. By draining we reveal the cruel technology on-board, gain an insight into the horrific conditions and ID a wreck in Alabama that could be the last ever slave ship to bring Africans to American soil.

What would we find if we pulled the plug on our seas and oceans? This remarkable documentary series from the National Geographic Channel explores unseen seabeds to uncover the mysteries behind sunken vessels and long-lost ships. Using computer generated maps of the ocean floor, the team of scientists probe these unknown waters hoping to find some of history's missing ships and treasures. From lost cities to pirate ships, military vessels to relics from a different time, the team hope to understand more about how these legends were lost to the deep, dark depths.

Tim and Fuzz take on a 1934 Singer Le Mans 2 seater sports car owned by a 70 year old farmer who is unfortunately suffering from dementia. The cars last outing was over 17 years ago when it had a starring role in a glorious wedding. The boys have to retrieve the car from under the nose of the owner but once they have the it safely back at the workshop Fuzz and Tim discover the engine is in a very poor state and find they may even have to replace it altogether. In desperation Fuzz takes the engine to his expert engine repair pal who is only cautiously optimistic. Meanwhile Tim concentrates on wheels; getting the rusty road ones shiny & green again and turning the steering one from cracked and corroded to buttery smooth. However its getting hold of an old and rare piston that tests Tim's blagging blarney to the limit as he attempts to prise one from some unwilling hands. Expert engine repairs are soon all in place and Tim and Fuzz take the car to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. Here they hide it behind a Mark 1 Spitfire in the Battle of Britain display. Believing that they have won tickets for a free tour John and Joly go along with a request to have their photo taken in front of the Spitfire only to find its been double booked and its being used by Tim while he presents another, completely fake, TV show about planes. Eventually Tim makes it clear why they are really there as he finally unveils and reunites John and Joly with their cherished Singer LeMans. There's tears of Joy and relief as the car is almost unrecognizable from the last time they saw it only a few weeks before.

Chances are you either know, or you are, a cyborg: a person who is aided or enhanced by embedded technology, such as artificial limbs or pacemakers. But advances in science are taking us beyond replacement parts and into a new realm. They are expanding the range of our senses and changing the nature of the human body and mind.

The Science of Stupid is a whacky British science show that looks at some of the most watched videos on the internet and explains the science behind them. Initially hosted by Top Gear's Richard Hammond, and later by Dallas Campbell, this National Geographic is a comedic gem. With the first series airing episodes titled Cannon Ball Ice Dude, Learning to Fly, Jet Pack Failure and Dancing Disaster, you can guarantee that this is one of the most ridiculous shows on television. What more could you want?

In the third episode, we follow Dr. Pol and son Charles on a farm call to test sheep for OPP – Ovine Progressive Pneumonia – a procedure that requires the not-so-in-shape Charles to wrangle and wrestle the fleet-footed sheep so his father can collect blood samples. At another farm, Dr. Pol impresses Charles with his strength and energy as he performs pregnancy checks on an ornery herd of 59 heifers.

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. The car belongs to former NHS dentist Barry who bought it back in the 1980s . He had planned to restore his much loved motor back to its former glory but when family issues and ill health got in the way his Peugeot dream came to an end. His family put in a call to Car SOS hoping that Tim and Fuzz could help say a big thank you to this pillar of the local community.

Making motoring dreams come true for an eighth season award winning Car SOS is back, and this time it's bigger and better than ever. Everyone's favourite petrol heads Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw continue their mission to seek out classic cars with deserving owners. Using all their guile and restoration knowledge their aim is to sneak away clapped out classics without their owners knowing then in a blizzard of grease and grime and hard graft get the much loved motors back where they deserve to be, on the road .In this series the boys take on their biggest challenges ever. Chronic rust, hard to find parts and broken engines test the boys to their limits. Car ranging across eight decades from a vintage tourer to a 1990s Japanese supercar, from an iconic German sports coupe to a very rare British rally winner, and, for their lucky owners the surprise they will never forget. There will be tears, there will be laughter on this automotive rollercoaster and one thing that will be guaranteed – there will be some very beautiful cars.

The big fish have arrived, and the hunt is on. In the face of dangerous sea conditions, the captains put their will to the test and give everything they've got to find their jumbo. But as the bad weather grows worse, underdog Rasta Rocket struggles to keep up on their small boat and must look to their friends for some help. With big waves and even bigger fish, this season proves to be the toughest yet.

Wicked Tuna is a reality TV series revolving around commercial tuna fishermen based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. They fish for the lucrative Atlantic bluefin tuna in the North Atlantic Ocean. The teams of fishermen battle each other to see who can get more fish and therefore higher profit out of catching the fish. Take a deeper look at the fisheries and the hardships that these fishermen have to go through in order to make a living.

En route to the Dominican Republic with more than 87,000 pounds of denim, Fine Air Cargo Flight 101 takes off from Miami. But just moments later, the plane crashes to the ground, careens across a freeway, and plows into a building. Hundreds of bystanders witness the carnage, and though investigators are determined to figure out what happened, it will take an anonymous tip to break the case wide open.

With airplane travel becoming increasingly popular in a shrinking world and millions of passengers journeying this way every day, it is helpful to be aware of the potentail dangers involved. This show presents remarkable stories of some of the most catastrophic accidents in aviation history and investigates the causes of the accidents, what effect they had on the industry and the steps taken to ensure that they don't happen in the future. Each stand-alone episode features compelling re-enactments, expert analysis and interviews with those involved. The explanations for the accidents range from the explosive power of decompression to problems with autopilots and computerised control systems to air traffic control errors.

Stories of suspects who almost got away from Airport Security Colombia and Peru. A farmer swaps his suitcase with an accomplice in the terminal. A man who ingested cocaine is able to board a plane, but through international police coordination, is apprehended at his destination. A man with capsules in his stomach holds out for 36 hours and must be released. His sister is arrested. Cocaine cargo has been chemically disguised to fool officials.

The intelligence team of the Federal Police has detected two passengers who could be traveling with drugs, but thanks to the work of the officers, they manage to intercept four suspects. Meanwhile, immigration agents must use all their imagination to communicate and gain the trust of a group of passengers who are apparently trying to enter the country irregularly. For their part, the customs agents must prevent counterfeit merchandise from entering the country.

Shrouded by mystery, the Lost Treasures of Egypt clears the sand away from your eyes in revealing the secrets of this Ancient Civilisation. From the Valley of Kings to the Pyramids of Giza, we uncover hidden tombs and foretell the stories of ruling pharaohs through the artefacts, that we find along the way. Following the excavations of international experts, we unearth historical context at various archaeological sites. At the end of this series, you should be enlightened with numerous Egyptian theories such as "mummification" and the 'Curse of the Afterlife'. With royalty as Tutankhamun and Cleopatra, we explore the impacts these figures had at the time and the lasting dynasty they have since left behind, for modern Egypt.

A threat looms over Kyoto, Japan's cultural center and a city with one of the most World Heritage sites in the world. Rapid modernization has decimated its traditional cityscape and threatens age-old cultural practices. Now, a team of warriors from various walks of life battle to preserve Kyoto's essence in the face of inevitable change. Gain 360? access to the world behind the monuments, where the traditional and modern come head to head and less-than-orthodox methods are being tested in the effort to safeguard Kyoto's traditional identity.

A gift to the United States from France and now a World Heritage Site, the Statue of Liberty is an international emblem of freedom and liberty. But over the past decade shes been off-limits, considered unsafe in a post-9/11 world. U-S Park Service and construction crews are now laboring to re-open this iconic statue. They are renovating her interior so people can get out quickly if theres an attack. But with the clock ticking to opening day, its a massive undertaking. Learning from the World Trade Center attacks, they are working to guarantee the safety of visitors and to ensure that one of Americas greatest symbols continues to stand tall over New York harbor.

Have you ever wondered just what it takes to get the food you eat on to your plate? This fascinating series takes the viewer behind the scenes of the food production mega-industry to reveal how each product is sourced, processed, packaged, transported, and sold to the consumer. From raw material to finished product, this show reveals the ingenuous techniques and intriguing methods that go into feeding the nation. Among the extensive food products covered, episodes include how Campbell's condensed soup, Canadian whiskey, granola bars, blue cheese, rice cakes, Razzles, and brioche all get mass produced for the hungry public!

Have you ever wondered just what it takes to get the food you eat on to your plate? This fascinating series takes the viewer behind the scenes of the food production mega-industry to reveal how each product is sourced, processed, packaged, transported, and sold to the consumer. From raw material to finished product, this show reveals the ingenuous techniques and intriguing methods that go into feeding the nation. Among the extensive food products covered, episodes include how Campbell's condensed soup, Canadian whiskey, granola bars, blue cheese, rice cakes, Razzles, and brioche all get mass produced for the hungry public!

Facing deadly tragedies that could have been avoided, investigators comb through the wreckage of three separate midair collisions in a race to prevent another fatal impact. In California, a massive passenger plane collides with one of the fastest fighter jets in the sky. Seven years later, another deadly collision leaves investigators puzzled and San Diego in shock. And, in India, two passenger jets collide causing the world's deadliest-ever midair collision.

With airplane travel becoming increasingly popular in a shrinking world and millions of passengers journeying this way every day, it is helpful to be aware of the potentail dangers involved. This show presents remarkable stories of some of the most catastrophic accidents in aviation history and investigates the causes of the accidents, what effect they had on the industry and the steps taken to ensure that they don't happen in the future. Each stand-alone episode features compelling re-enactments, expert analysis and interviews with those involved. The explanations for the accidents range from the explosive power of decompression to problems with autopilots and computerised control systems to air traffic control errors.

On 26th November 1922, Howard Carter made the greatest archaeological find of all time – the treasure-filled tomb of Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun.The news lit up the world. But when people who entered the tomb began dying, tales of a "Pharaoh's Curse" spread. Were the deaths just coincidences or stories created to sell newspapers? And can modern science explain the truth behind the legend?

When Mt. Vesuvius erupted 2000 years ago, it buried the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today new discoveries are revealing a detailed timeline of the final heart-breaking moments of the citizens trapped in its aftermath. Archaeologists are finding that many of those who didn't survive belong to a previously hidden world of enslaved peoples, a forgotten class of ordinary people vital to ancient Roman society.

Buddy Guidon is a legend in the Gulf of Mexico. Through years of hard work he built up his fishing business and opened up "Katie's Seafood Market"; now he's got his whole family involved. Buddy's son Nick runs the business side of the company, and he's got an order for 15,000 lbs of fish that needs to be caught in 24 hours. With no crew available to help with the request, Buddy must go out with his brother Kenny and son Hans to do it themselves. When Hans injures his arm though, Buddy and Kenny are in a race against the clock to catch enough fish to fill the order.

Dubai International is the global commuter's crossroads. Though the airport and airlines try to prepare for every eventuality, more than one million passengers every week inevitably bring regular and unusual challenges. Throw in the uncontrollable – fog, faulty alarms in the brand new concourse, no show passengers – and it's business as usual for staff who have to think on their feet, fast, to keep the airport running on time, and on track.