For centuries Beijing straddled the boundary between Chinese civilization and the nomadic tribes of Central Asia. Here, Jesuit missionaries first introduced Western science to the Chinese emperors,...

Tudor England is in turmoil as the national religion changes and Roman Catholic worship is driven underground. (3 of 4)

A behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as it launches into its opening season with charismatic new maestro Peter Oundjian.

We visit Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest R...

Laurie Seamark and her dog Dani work at Cedars ...

Located in the northern Yukon, Vuntut National ...

Explore how vines can use their super powers fo...

PMK travels to Universal Studio's Islands of Ad...

In the outback of Oz, Chris and Martin discover...

Fundy National Park in New Brunswick features h...

Travel to the small Caribbean island of Bonaire...

A look at two different Arctics - one that is the storybook land of ice, snow and polar bears and the other that is covered with petroleum plants and pipelines carrying fossil fuels. (3 of 3)

Martin's worldwide adventure takes him to Africa, Australia and North America where he searches for answers about where dogs come from and learns about their link to the wild wolf. (1 of 2)

Chronicles the discovery of long--forgotten musicians in Cuba, who were brought together by recording artist Ry Cooder to collaborate on the Grammy-winning album "Buena Vista Social Club".

In developed countries, we protect our water supply by treating our sewage, but in developing countries drinking water is often a luxury. Meet three architects of change who are working to improve ...

Louisa is furious to discover that she has a rival for the doctor's affection, and Aunt Joan has an admirer.

Poirot investigates the murder of radio star Coco Courtney, who appears to have died from a cocaine overdose.

Poirot must find a murderer among the members of a quarrelsome hunting party at Hunter's Lodge.

We look at renovated heritage homes in Northern...

Tombre, a Labrador retriever brings hope to a d...

Wapusk National Park, near Churchill Manitoba, ...

The Grass River's natural assets are so remarka...

Vanessa searches through the New York City garb...

While some animals, like coyotes, are expanding...

An old volunteer returns to Hope for Wildlife, and Hope rescues an endangered orphan. (7 of 13)

Examines the debate over tapping oil reserves in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the potential for environmental damage.

Greengrass is busily training his dog for a fair; and elderly patient of Kate's reveals a mystery regarding her long-lost daughter; and Nick tries to recover a lost suitcase that contains human ash...

Tennison's career is in danger and her superiors are beginning to doubt her abilities. So when a young woman is found murdered, she decides to take over the high-profile case. (1 of 2)

Can science prove history right - did Count Ugolino cannibalize his own sons? In Poland, archaeologists discover strange pagan burials in medieval graves.

Chronicles the discovery of long--forgotten musicians in Cuba, who were brought together by recording artist Ry Cooder to collaborate on the Grammy-winning album "Buena Vista Social Club".

Eighteenth-century barrister William Garrow risks his reputation to defend the indefensible in a new case based on the true story of James Hadfield, who was accused of attempting to assassinate Kin...

The police are called in to investigate the death of a Pakistani shop owner. Meanwhile, Fitz is trying to put some order into his personal life. (1 of 3)

Declared a National Historic Site, the Butchart...

Fay Wray is a canine Mona Lisa who's legacy liv...

Painter and performance artist Adrian Stimson u...

Come explore strange places on earth, where "ex...

Elisha takes a break dancing lesson, Vanessa le...

Chris and Martin follow the habits and historie...

Located on the northwest tip of Vancouver Islan...

We'll meet Peek, a dog that performs chores for...

Kent Harrison Search and Rescue race to the sce...

Quebec is the only North American city to have ...

Neil explores the ancient coastal home of the Venerable Bede. Alice reveals the dark secrets of Whitby Jet, and Miranda is on the trail of a real sea bird - the Kittiwake. (6 of 8)

Follows John Gollings on a visually stunning photographic journey through the rapidly changing cities of Australia and Asia, and into his creative mind.

Our current lifestyle choices are dependent on energy resources extracted from our planet. The architects of change are advocating renewable and non-renewable resources to meet the needs of mankind...

Amidst the hills and forests, Norm unearths pillboxes, bunkers, and shell fragments - the rubble of a desperate past: the battle for Hong Kong. (2 of 6)

A Hollywood actor's idealistic attempt to give a young and aspiring Iraqi filmmaker a chance to realize his dreams.

Rob is an artist-photographer who has turned hi...

Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller takes center stage in tonight's performance. (6 of 9)

The former Portuguese colony of Goa is home to ...

Yukon is an American-Canadian shepherd who work...

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park's namesake la...

Rookie riders are treated to spectacular views,...

Vanessa finds out if she's got the right stuff ...

Chris and Martin explore feral and trespassing ...

Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan mar...

Discover how plants survive the trials and trib...

The "Big Dig" mega-project rerouted Boston's chief highway into a 3.5 mile tunnel under the city.

From the conquering Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan to China's last emperor being expelled from the Forbidden City, Beijing's history is filled with stories of victory, defeat, and the exploits of it...

Simon's travels bring him to Germany where Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation led to a musical revolution and ultimately to the glorious works of Johann Sebastian Bach. (4 of 4)

Follows Glenn Gould's 1957 visit to Russia: a trip that would influence generations of Russian musicians.

The "Big Dig" mega-project rerouted Boston's chief highway into a 3.5 mile tunnel under the city.