Popular Documentary TV Shows - Page 65
Lost Worlds
2006
Lost Worlds
2006
star 8Lost Worlds is a documentary television series by The History Channel that explores a variety of "lost" locations from ancient to modern times. These "great feats of engineering, technology, and culture" are revealed through the use of archaeological evidence, interviews with relevant experts while examining the sites, and CGI reproductions. These visual re-creations take the form of rendered 3D environments and photo manipulated overlays, allowing the "lost world" to be seen over its present-day state. The pilot episode "Palenque: Metropolis of the Maya" was first aired on April 4, 2005. It was followed by 12 more episodes in 2006, and a further 19 episodes in 2007.Rides
2004
Rides
2004
star 7Rides is an automotive reality TV show produced for the TLC Network. The show's host is automobile enthusiast and amateur racer Jason Priestly. Rides debuted in the Summer of 2004 and became TLC's highest-rated series of the year.SmartLess: On the Road
2023
star 8Hop on the road with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sold-out live tour of their wildly successful podcast, “SmartLess.” Traveling from city to city all over the country, the trio is joined by celebrities such as Conan O'Brien, Will Ferrell, Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Hart, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, David Letterman, and other surprise guests.Ancient Discoveries
2003
Ancient Discoveries
2003
star 9Ancient Discoveries was a television series that premiered on December 21, 2003, on The History Channel. The program focused on ancient technologies. The show's theme was that many inventions which are thought to be modern have ancient roots or in some cases may have been lost and then reinvented. The program was a follow-up to a special originally broadcast in 2005 which focused on technologies from the Ancient Roman era such as the Antikythera mechanism and inventors such as Heron of Alexandria. Episodes of the regular series expanded to cover other areas such as Egypt, China and East Asia, and the Islamic world. Ancient Discoveries was made for The History Channel by Wild Dream Films based in Cardiff in the UK. Much of the filming was done on location across the world. The series used contributions from archaeologists and other experts, footage of historical sites and artifacts, computer generated reconstructions and dramatized reconstructions along with experiments and tests on reconstructed artifacts.The Principles of Pleasure
2022
star 6.6Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.Secrets of the London Underground
2021
star 7.4Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from where millions of people regularly travel—hardly anyone knows about. The pair will explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years.Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)
2019
star 7.7The story of this fantastic period of history between 1945 and 1991, which was defined by the confrontation of two worlds and two systems. The capitalist West, dominated by the ever-powerful United States, is pitted against the Communist East, the Soviet Empire.Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars *But Were Afraid to Ask
2008
star 6A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of gay adult cinema’s hottest talents.非遗里的中国
2022
Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
2023
star 7This docuseries follows the rise and fall of financier Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Wall Street history.Billy Joel: And So It Goes
2025
star 8.8An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews, the documentary intimately explores the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.激荡·1978-2008
2008
The Awful Truth
1999
The Awful Truth
1999
star 5.9The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.Travelawak: Projek Bapak Bapak
2023
star 9.5A comedy reality travel show, they will have to spend time together & go through all the challenge that has been set.How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge)
2025
star 6.9The beloved and, to be fair, revered broadcaster returns to Britain after a year in Saudi Arabia to ask some important questions.RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
2023
star 7.7An in-depth look into the ground breaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew.American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
2023
star 7.5Archive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.Passepartout
2001
Passepartout
2001
star 10Passepartout is an Italian TV show hosted by art critic Philippe Daverio that explores art, culture, and history by visiting museums, galleries, and historical sites. Known for its immediate and non-academic style, the show features Daverio's wide-ranging connections between different forms of art across all eras, offering viewers a rich look at Italy's artistic heritage and beyond.Food Factory
2012
Food Factory
2012
star 7.7Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes view of production lines in food factories across Canada to find out how some of the most-popular food items are really made. Through the ingredients, techniques and required processes, this documentary series reveals how raw ingredients are turned into everyday eats.Nightwatch
2015
Nightwatch
2015
star 7.8Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
