National Geographic Television & Film
1) Supernatural
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Do modern-day myths contain any truth? Explore world famous tales of the unexpected and sort fact from fiction for yourself. This collection includes ghosts, stigmata, UFOs and crop circles.
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Goes inside some of the most daunting repair jobs imaginable. Each episode follows host Sean Riley as he pushes himself to the limit while working with some of the world's top mechanics. Episodes include Columbia River Dam; Satellite Launch; Giant Wind Turbine; 50-Ton Rudder; Solar Power Plant; Atom Smasher; Extreme Heights; Rocky Mountain Rigging; Extreme Bridges; Cruise Ship Overhaul; and Fixing Vegas.
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Interactive games and intricate experiments designed to leave viewers rethinking how much faith they are willing to put in everything from memory to multitasking. Host Jason Silva and Deception Specialist Apollo Robbins are teaming up with some of the world's foremost neuroscientists to reveal the incredible inner-workings of the brain.
11) Untamed Americas
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The wildest frontiers of North, Central, and South America are explored.
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Through eyewitness video, historical archives, and cutting edge CGI, National Geographic provides a comprehensive, yet intimate look at the most significant natural disasters of all time. A team of world experts reveal the pivotal moments that turned the top ten from natural phenomenon into human catastrophe and explain why these disasters became genuine game-changers.
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Travel back in time with National Geographic to the Holy Land to explore some of the Bible's most intriguing mysteries. From the mysterious lost stories of Christ to the greatest escape in history, National Geographic examines the fundamental questions surrounding the ancient texts to shed new light on old mysteries.
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Anne Frank's world-famous diary comes to an abrupt end several days before she and her companions in the secret annex were arrested on August 4, 1944. This is the story of what happened next as this nameless young girl and her family were absorbed into the Nazi system of work and death camps. Through eyewitness testimony from camp survivors and historic pictures and film, the brutality and horror of Auschwitz, Sobibor and Bergen-Belsen are revealed....
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Glacier National Park is undergoing dramatic changes. As the glaciers that give this wilderness its name rapidly melt away, it is clear the park will never be the same. Explore the backcountry of this scenic region's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes to discover a dramatic transformation, and witness a defiant new environment as it emerges.
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"Birds survive in almost every habitat across the world. From the North Pole to isolated islands off the coasts, these resilient animals can live almost anywhere. How do birds thrive in such different environments? They have adapted to be tough and versatile. It's their feathers, the way they move, the way they sing. For birds, variety is not only the spice of life, it's the reason for life. They are the nomads of the sky." --container.
18) Science of dogs
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Learn how nature and man have partnered to deliberately create new and specialized versions of "man's best friend".
19) Brain games
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"[This] three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, [the programs] reveal how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work." -- Container.
Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using...