The Persians: A History of Iran

Samira travels to the crumbling ruins of an ancient walled city and looks back to when Persia faced its gravest threat: Genghis Khan.

The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes

Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand

Beginning in the capital of Wellington, Miriam heads across the North Island on a quest to uncover the "soul" of the country.

Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH

ER staff, patients and family members confront the limitations of medicine and face the truth of their own mortality.

Tomson Highway: kipimâtisinaw tapâhpeyahk

Hope for Wildlife

The mercury drops, but things keep heating up for Hope. An elusive creature is caught on tape. An impaled gull inspires a dramatic rescue.

Dancehalls, Deejays + Distortion

At the height of his popularity, Paul Horn performed a series of solo flute concerts for a grieving orca named Haida, who was mourning the death of his mate Chimo.