Lionsgate

The detectives who toil on the trail of murderers gaze into the depths of evil. The elite members of any department's team, they rarely stay in the position for their entire career it is simply too...

The detectives who toil on the trail of murderers gaze into the depths of evil. The elite members of any department's team, they rarely stay in the position for their entire career it is simply too stressful, too emotionally harrowing for most. This in-depth program trails these investigators as they solve three difficult cases. Join investigators as they uncover the clues to a grisly quadruple murder in Virginia City that one officer called "a stone cold whodunnit." Get a rare glimpse into...

Prepare to get wet in a fascinating marine expedition that journeys from the Hawaiian islands to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. ORPHANS OF TIME chronicles the plight of the monk seal which now survives...

Prepare to get wet in a fascinating marine expedition that journeys from the Hawaiian islands to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. ORPHANS OF TIME chronicles the plight of the monk seal which now survives only in Hawaii and Greece and the dedicated efforts of marine biologists to save this endearing mammal from extinction. Get a rare view inside sea caves in Greece where they still frolic, and learn of the many factors that make their survival less than certain. Next, in CREATING AN OCEAN, travel to...

In 1961, President Kennedy set a goal for the nation: beat the Russians to the Moon and do it within the decade. In 1969, NASA met that goal--but no one defined what should happen next. As a growing...

In 1961, President Kennedy set a goal for the nation: beat the Russians to the Moon and do it within the decade. In 1969, NASA met that goal--but no one defined what should happen next. As a growing number of political, social, and economic problems vie for the nation's attention and money, Congress, Presidents, and the public aren't certain if manned space flight is really worth the cost and risk. But for legendary flight director Gene Kranz and the men and women of Mission Control, there's...

Tutankhamun died young, forgotten by his people, but gained everlasting glory for the treasures buried with him--and infamy for the deaths of those who uncovered his tomb. Now, 82 years after the...

Tutankhamun died young, forgotten by his people, but gained everlasting glory for the treasures buried with him--and infamy for the deaths of those who uncovered his tomb. Now, 82 years after the opening of his tomb, epidemiologist Mark Nelson examines biological agents left in his tomb and looks at the life, death, and possible murder of the Boy-King. Egyptologist Emily Teeter, police profiler Mike King, and Dr. James Harris, the last man allowed to X-ray Tut's skull, add their deductions.

In the shimmering waters of Apra Harbor, on the American Island of Guam, lie the eerie wrecks of two ships from two different wars. Though they sank 30 years apart, they went down within inches of...

In the shimmering waters of Apra Harbor, on the American Island of Guam, lie the eerie wrecks of two ships from two different wars. Though they sank 30 years apart, they went down within inches of each other and today are touching in one ocean grave--a diver's dream! Join host John Chatterton as he encounters the Tokai Maru, a once glamorous Tokyo-to-New York liner turned carrier for the Japanese Imperial Navy, and the SMS Cormoran, a German raider ship now submerged for almost a century.

In Memphis, Sgt. Bart Ragland must find out who shot and robbed a family man. In Tucson, Detective Bill Hanson hunts two suspects who allegedly gunned down a local high school student as he and his...

In Memphis, Sgt. Bart Ragland must find out who shot and robbed a family man. In Tucson, Detective Bill Hanson hunts two suspects who allegedly gunned down a local high school student as he and his friends walked home from the mall.

For nearly a century archaeologists place the height of the Maya civilization during the First Millennium AD. However, revolutionary discoveries in Guatemala are now challenging those views. When...

For nearly a century archaeologists place the height of the Maya civilization during the First Millennium AD. However, revolutionary discoveries in Guatemala are now challenging those views. When did the Maya Civilization truly reach its peak? Join host Josh Bernstein as he tracks the origins of the Maya throughout Mexico and the Central American rainforest. He climbs the tallest Maya pyramid, shovels muck from a jungle swamp, and reveals the known oldest mural in the Maya world.

Shovels have been digging into earth since the dawn of history, and no tool has done more to shape the world. During the Stone Age, man used shovels made from the shoulder blades of bison to dig...

Shovels have been digging into earth since the dawn of history, and no tool has done more to shape the world. During the Stone Age, man used shovels made from the shoulder blades of bison to dig mine shafts 30-feet deep. Ancient Romans used some of the first iron shovels to dig the Aqua Appia--a 10-mile aqueduct. And in modern times, shovels have diversified into hundreds of models--from a $10.99 garden shovel to a $10-million Electric Mining Shovel that can grab 100 tons of earth in a single...

The mysterious death of King Tut continues to puzzle archaeologists and scholars alike. From the moment the "Boy King's" mummy was discovered in the Valley of the Kings, rumors of foul play emerged....

The mysterious death of King Tut continues to puzzle archaeologists and scholars alike. From the moment the "Boy King's" mummy was discovered in the Valley of the Kings, rumors of foul play emerged. Recent x-ray's of King Tut's mummy show signs of a possible attack, but new evidence may point to another cause of death. In his quest for the truth, host Josh Bernstein climbs into King Tut's tomb, fires the weapons King Tut took to his grave, and uses modern science to dig deeper into the rumors...

They were the most powerful men in the world's most powerful empire. In their magnificent mansions, they lived lives of unmatchable hedonism and opulence. Go deep into the private lives of the...

They were the most powerful men in the world's most powerful empire. In their magnificent mansions, they lived lives of unmatchable hedonism and opulence. Go deep into the private lives of the mighty emperors whose names echo through the ages. Visit the remains of the opulent mansions where they entertained hundreds in lavish, days-long orgies, and see stunning reconstructions of what these mighty palaces looked like at their prime. Explore the hidden stories of these legendary men in...

The target of a daring assassination plot by members of his military, Hitler nearly died at Wolf's Lair, his main wartime headquarters. It was one of 15 known attempts on his life. This is the story...

The target of a daring assassination plot by members of his military, Hitler nearly died at Wolf's Lair, his main wartime headquarters. It was one of 15 known attempts on his life. This is the story of those diverse individuals who tried to alter history's course, and of a top secret British plot to kill the most hated man on earth.

In Cincinnati, Ohio a children's Peace Bowl football tournament is interrupted by gunfire, leaving a teenager dead. With no leads, Detectives Greg Gehring and Kurt Ballman hope a witness will come...

In Cincinnati, Ohio a children's Peace Bowl football tournament is interrupted by gunfire, leaving a teenager dead. With no leads, Detectives Greg Gehring and Kurt Ballman hope a witness will come forward to lead them to a suspect. And in Dallas, Texas Detectives Robert Quirk and PE Jones must find who robbed and shot a popular high school basketball coach.

It is one of the longest-running debates in America--does TV violence spill over into real life? A mountain of conflicting statistics clouds the question, but a recent survey shows that over 80% of...

It is one of the longest-running debates in America--does TV violence spill over into real life? A mountain of conflicting statistics clouds the question, but a recent survey shows that over 80% of Americans believe there is a link. Go to the heart of the debate that led to the newly-instituted TV rating system. In revealing interviews, people on both sides of the issue present their case. Hear from Senator Paul Simon--a longtime opponent of TV violence--CBS president Howard Stringer and...

Many Americans hold the misguided idea that the AIDS crisis has largely passed, that the disease is now manageable and a cure is coming. Unfortunately, it is just this belief that is fueling a new...

Many Americans hold the misguided idea that the AIDS crisis has largely passed, that the disease is now manageable and a cure is coming. Unfortunately, it is just this belief that is fueling a new wave of cases as the epidemic spreads. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS interviews doctors, social workers and AIDS patients from every demographic to show the real face of the disease today. With a million Americans currently HIV Positive, and a growing number of them not responding to the latest drug...

Discover the storied and strange history of marijuana in America and how it has been front and center in the war on drugs. While many in the general public think of marijuana as the \"safe drug,\"...

Discover the storied and strange history of marijuana in America and how it has been front and center in the war on drugs. While many in the general public think of marijuana as the \"safe drug,\" the DEA has referred to it as a \"gateway\" drug that can open the door to the use of stronger substances. This illustrates the paradox of marijuana, underscored by the fact that while the U.S. has spent over $100 billion dollars to fight its import, sale, and distribution, 14 states including New...

An in-depth look at the world and work of morticians. We follow several morticians-to-be at the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science as they learn embalming, the restorative arts, the use of...

An in-depth look at the world and work of morticians. We follow several morticians-to-be at the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science as they learn embalming, the restorative arts, the use of hair and makeup on corpses, and the other skills of their ancient craft.

There's a new kind of theft growing in America--identity theft. Using stolen credit cards and driver's license numbers, thieves are breaking into citizens' bank accounts. Bill Kurtis shows you how...

There's a new kind of theft growing in America--identity theft. Using stolen credit cards and driver's license numbers, thieves are breaking into citizens' bank accounts. Bill Kurtis shows you how to protect your money and your good name.

So what does a bondsman do when he learns that the felon he's bonded out is booked on an afternoon flight to Florida? Especially when over $140,000 is at stake? If you're Dog, you 911 the team and...

So what does a bondsman do when he learns that the felon he's bonded out is booked on an afternoon flight to Florida? Especially when over $140,000 is at stake? If you're Dog, you 911 the team and race to Honolulu International. But things get stressful when the flight starts to board and Dog still can't ID his man.

Sex is a necessity for most species to survive. As evolution continues, are we approaching a time when sex will no longer be a necessity? How is this possible?

Sex is a necessity for most species to survive. As evolution continues, are we approaching a time when sex will no longer be a necessity? How is this possible?

How does forensic science help resolve questions about the JFK assassination? With the help of a group of scientists and researchers with access to the evidence in the case, Investigating History...

How does forensic science help resolve questions about the JFK assassination? With the help of a group of scientists and researchers with access to the evidence in the case, Investigating History looks at new information that examines which theories are believable, and which are not. Specifically, the experts looked at the acoustic evidence from the radio of one of the motorcycle policemen in the motorcade and the number of shots that were fired; at the reliability of autopsy X-rays of JFK's...

The American Revolution bred many heroes whose courage and leadership on the battlefield helped win independence. But one of America's greatest commanders found fame as the most notorious traitor in...

The American Revolution bred many heroes whose courage and leadership on the battlefield helped win independence. But one of America's greatest commanders found fame as the most notorious traitor in history. What made Major General Benedict Arnold turn against the cause of his infant country? BIOGRAPHY. journeys back to the battlefields of the Revolution for an in-depth look at a career of stunning victories that went unrewarded. Despite defeating the British at Ticonderoga, nearly making...

Ben McGewen is convinced he has come up with the perfect plan when he arranges a massive rave to cover up a bank heist. Determined to get his brother out of a deadly debt to the mob, McGewen...

Ben McGewen is convinced he has come up with the perfect plan when he arranges a massive rave to cover up a bank heist. Determined to get his brother out of a deadly debt to the mob, McGewen assembles a crack team of accomplices and goes to work. Everything should go off without a hitch if the rave stays loud enough, if the team can drill through the wall in time and if no one catches them once they are inside. Of course, the key word here is \"if\".

Is Wayne Williams the monster responsible for killing 29 African Americans between 1979 and 1981? Or did the prosecution in Williams' trial withhold evidence that white supremacists were...

Is Wayne Williams the monster responsible for killing 29 African Americans between 1979 and 1981? Or did the prosecution in Williams' trial withhold evidence that white supremacists were responsible? This in-depth probe explores the continuing controversyover the infamous Atlanta child murders that shocked the nation. We'll hear from the prosecutors, the defense attorney, a mother of one of the victims, and Williams, who keeps fighting for a new trial after nearly two decades in prison.

When we think of medieval England, one of the first images that enters our mind is that of the castle. The great stone citadel that dominated the landscape with its vast walled battlements, lofty...

When we think of medieval England, one of the first images that enters our mind is that of the castle. The great stone citadel that dominated the landscape with its vast walled battlements, lofty towers, drawbridge and moat. Still, there is a remarkable history of medieval fortifications which has mysteriously all but disappeared. They were the timber castles. Existing throughout much of the Middle Ages, they were for a time the dominant fortification of their period. Rather than small and...