For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. This Emmy-winning documentary follows the story of a maverick scientist's quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old, revealing a lost world from before the Ice Age.
Explorer Wade Davis and Jeff Wheeler, great-grandson of Canadian surveyor Oliver Wheeler, retrace his 1921 expedition to Mount Everest. He was the first to map the world's highest mountain, paving the way for future expeditions.
The Vox Luminis ensemble and artistic director Lionel Meunier perform four sacred works by Handel in Versailles' glorious Chapelle Royale: the Nisi Dominus, Dixit Dominus, Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day and Messiah: Hallelujah.
S5 E9 - Preparations for Hope's open house are derailed when a patient goes missing.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
S1 E9 - Houston has been defined by NASA and petroleum, but it is a surprisingly liberal city and a cultural hub, with 60% of its population originating from Mexico, Asia and Africa.
Tuscany E5 - David heads to the picturesque medieval town of Pitigliano to meet (and eat!) with the locals and take in the area’s beautiful sights.
India E5 - David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the kings, and who would be a better guide than the direct descendant of a Maharajah?
S4 E3 - Bettany explores the world's first palace, the birthplace of Alexander the Great and a fairytale island that was once a key trading post.
E2 - Anjan Sundaram examines how the cow has become idolized and politicized by the country's Hindu right-wing groups, with devastating consequences to some of India's communities.
E1 - Survivors greet the end of the First World War with wild celebrations, but in central Europe the Communist revolution threatens the new-found peace.
S4 E3 - Bettany explores the world's first palace, the birthplace of Alexander the Great and a fairytale island that was once a key trading post.
E2 - Anjan Sundaram examines how the cow has become idolized and politicized by the country's Hindu right-wing groups, with devastating consequences to some of India's communities.
E1 - Survivors greet the end of the First World War with wild celebrations, but in central Europe the Communist revolution threatens the new-found peace.
E2 - A rapidly urbanizing world is creating environmental conditions that fuel mega-blazes. To dodge fiery disaster, our solutions must include ways of living alongside wildfires. (2 of 2)
E1 - From the rugged peaks of the Himalayas to the blistering Sahara Desert, wild dogs thrive in the least likely of places.
S5 E10 - A moose on the loose raises a ruckus. A permanent resident becomes a loveable nuisance. Some special guests have a treat for Hope's volunteers.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
Tuscany E5 - David heads to the picturesque medieval town of Pitigliano to meet (and eat!) with the locals and take in the area’s beautiful sights.
India E5 - David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the kings, and who would be a better guide than the direct descendant of a Maharajah?
S8 E17 - When a sunfish stranded on the beach is discovered, a team of dedicated volunteers try to save the massive fish, all the while fighting against the fury of the sea.
S8 E18 - A fawn is accidentally taken from its mom, and Hope must rely on the camera crew to ensure it gets back home. An eagle with parasites makes an amazing recovery.
S7 E4 - On the "treasure island" of Sicily, Michael explores life under the dictatorship of Mussolini.
Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr had a secret life, spending her evenings inventing technology to defeat the Nazis - tech that paved the way for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. A legendary beauty and "wild child," she was also a genius who changed the world.
Tuscany E5 - David heads to the picturesque medieval town of Pitigliano to meet (and eat!) with the locals and take in the area’s beautiful sights.
India E5 - David is in Rajasthan exploring the land of the kings, and who would be a better guide than the direct descendant of a Maharajah?
Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr had a secret life, spending her evenings inventing technology to defeat the Nazis - tech that paved the way for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. A legendary beauty and "wild child," she was also a genius who changed the world.
S9 E16 - Murdoch and Brackenreid unwittingly put their careers at risk when they investigate high-level police corruption.
S2 E1 - Maigret investigates when a Jewish diamond dealer from Antwerp is murdered in the dead of night at the crossroads in Arpajon.
S5 E11 - The mercury drops, but things keep heating up for Hope. An elusive creature is caught on tape. An impaled gull inspires a dramatic rescue.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
S1 E10 - Hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards the rural economy and community initiatives.
S2 E5 - A BASE jumper leaps from the Stawamus Chief with unfortunate results. A paraglider crashes in subzero conditions. New team members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain.
S11 E3 - Derek and Audrey Fleming return to Poplar with good news. A long-buried secret leads to a testing and emotional case for the team.
S5 E1 - DS Jenn Townsend returns to work after her father's death but has to put her grief aside when the team is called in to investigate the murder of a young woman.
E7 - A new clue leads Rojas to investigate a secret within the Avila family.
S2 E5 - A BASE jumper leaps from the Stawamus Chief with unfortunate results. A paraglider crashes in subzero conditions. New team members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain.
S11 E3 - Derek and Audrey Fleming return to Poplar with good news. A long-buried secret leads to a testing and emotional case for the team.
S5 E1 - DS Jenn Townsend returns to work after her father's death but has to put her grief aside when the team is called in to investigate the murder of a young woman.
E7 - A new clue leads Rojas to investigate a secret within the Avila family.
S2 E5 - A BASE jumper leaps from the Stawamus Chief with unfortunate results. A paraglider crashes in subzero conditions. New team members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain.
S5 E12 - Hope visits a completely rebuilt rehab and reveals plans of her own. Hope and Barry discover a problem plaguing massive marine mammals in the warm waters of southern Florida.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
S1 E10 - Hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards the rural economy and community initiatives.
S2 E7 - Drew visits the Hoodoos formations in Alberta, meets a sleeping giant in Thunder Bay and uncovers Indigenous legends in the Manitou Islands.
S1 E7 - Kris and Sarain get a taste of the many different aspects of food sovereignty, learn how Sacred Law applies to responsible fishing and experience Indigenous cuisine prepared by a leading chef.
S8 E17 - When a sunfish stranded on the beach is discovered, a team of dedicated volunteers try to save the massive fish, all the while fighting against the fury of the sea.
S8 E18 - A fawn is accidentally taken from its mom, and Hope must rely on the camera crew to ensure it gets back home. An eagle with parasites makes an amazing recovery.
E2 - Jim Al-Khalili explores how prehistoric predators transformed neural circuitry and how warm-bloodedness shaped the brain’s ability to remember.
S7 E4 - On the "treasure island" of Sicily, Michael explores life under the dictatorship of Mussolini.
S8 E17 - When a sunfish stranded on the beach is discovered, a team of dedicated volunteers try to save the massive fish, all the while fighting against the fury of the sea.
S8 E18 - A fawn is accidentally taken from its mom, and Hope must rely on the camera crew to ensure it gets back home. An eagle with parasites makes an amazing recovery.
E2 - Explore the secrets of the Canidae family’s success, allowing them to raise their families, find food and survive - even in the most extreme conditions.
S18 E16 - Mason's personal feelings compromise his professional judgment when a local woman is murdered. Dawn bites off more than she can chew with her new hot dog business.
S6 E4 - The mysterious death of a union leader leads Gently and Bacchus to explore the tensions and relationships in families driven by politics.
E2 - Pen-y-ghent is the smallest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, but by far it’s the most spectacular.
S1 E10 - Hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards the rural economy and community initiatives.
S6 E4 - The mysterious death of a union leader leads Gently and Bacchus to explore the tensions and relationships in families driven by politics.
E2 - Pen-y-ghent is the smallest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, but by far it’s the most spectacular.
S1 E10 - Hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards the rural economy and community initiatives.
S18 E16 - Mason's personal feelings compromise his professional judgment when a local woman is murdered. Dawn bites off more than she can chew with her new hot dog business.
E4 - Daniel faces a culpable homicide charge for the fire and wants to protect Phil's reputation, but when Emma meets Phil for the first time, her instincts tell her to be wary of him.
S5 E13 - Hope rallies the team to release the herd of white-tailed deer. Winter brings a mysterious influx of snowy owls to the rehab.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
S8 E17 - When a sunfish stranded on the beach is discovered, a team of dedicated volunteers try to save the massive fish, all the while fighting against the fury of the sea.
S8 E18 - A fawn is accidentally taken from its mom, and Hope must rely on the camera crew to ensure it gets back home. An eagle with parasites makes an amazing recovery.
S2 E5 - A BASE jumper leaps from the Stawamus Chief with unfortunate results. A paraglider crashes in subzero conditions. New team members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain.
S9 E17 - The shooting of a man in a burlesque club sends Murdoch and Brackenreid to Buffalo to investigate. Meanwhile, Crabtree becomes close to one of the dancers.
This gala concert celebrating the 200th birthday of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana features the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Jakub Hrůša, violinist Jan Mráček and pianist Ivo Kahánek. It also includes a performance by the Cirk La Putyka circus.
Ten short films trace the history of NASA’s Apollo space program that ultimately landed man on the moon. Set to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, it gives us an awe-inspiring look at the footage that captured the world’s imagination.
E1 - Joanna arrives in Paris in a hot air balloon, gets an inside look at Notre Dame's restoration and bags a chic Chanel suit.
S9 E17 - The shooting of a man in a burlesque club sends Murdoch and Brackenreid to Buffalo to investigate. Meanwhile, Crabtree becomes close to one of the dancers.
E1 - In the northeast of Mexico lies the Serranias del Burro, a vital outpost for Mexico's black bears.
S12 E5 - The team investigates the murder of an estate agent during the private sale of a picturesque beach and discover the buyers were victims of a scam.
S6 E5 - Perez tries to get the measure of Lloyd while evidence emerges of another bombmaker. The net closes in on Martin, and Sandy uncovers Connor's interest in a piece of local history.
S2 E3 - Glen finally meets the mysterious man in Anita’s life. Peter and Clara struggle under the pressure of starting a family.
S2 E5 - A BASE jumper leaps from the Stawamus Chief with unfortunate results. A paraglider crashes in subzero conditions. New team members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain.
S12 E5 - The team investigates the murder of an estate agent during the private sale of a picturesque beach and discover the buyers were victims of a scam.
S6 E5 - Perez tries to get the measure of Lloyd while evidence emerges of another bombmaker. The net closes in on Martin, and Sandy uncovers Connor's interest in a piece of local history.
S2 E3 - Glen finally meets the mysterious man in Anita’s life. Peter and Clara struggle under the pressure of starting a family.
S2 E5 - A BASE jumper leaps from the Stawamus Chief with unfortunate results. A paraglider crashes in subzero conditions. New team members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain.
E1 - In the northeast of Mexico lies the Serranias del Burro, a vital outpost for Mexico's black bears.
S6 E1 - Hope's first orphaned mammal arrives earlier than ever, and a mysterious patient from last year is back.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
S8 E17 - When a sunfish stranded on the beach is discovered, a team of dedicated volunteers try to save the massive fish, all the while fighting against the fury of the sea.
S8 E18 - A fawn is accidentally taken from its mom, and Hope must rely on the camera crew to ensure it gets back home. An eagle with parasites makes an amazing recovery.
E1 - John, Peter and Piglet explore the Lake District by narrow-gauge steam train and a rare 1906 steam launch.
E2 - Joanna visits the Sistine Chapel before the morning crowds arrive, then meets Rome's most famous paparazzo and one of its most glamorous stars - Gina Lollobrigida.
E1 - Mariella Frostrup explores how Hampshire's distinctive landscape influenced Jane Austen's writing and uncovers what life was really like here during her time.
S7 E4 - On the "treasure island" of Sicily, Michael explores life under the dictatorship of Mussolini.
S2 E7 - Drew visits the Hoodoos formations in Alberta, meets a sleeping giant in Thunder Bay and uncovers Indigenous legends in the Manitou Islands.
S1 E7 - Kris and Sarain get a taste of the many different aspects of food sovereignty, learn how Sacred Law applies to responsible fishing and experience Indigenous cuisine prepared by a leading chef.
E1 - Mariella Frostrup explores how Hampshire's distinctive landscape influenced Jane Austen's writing and uncovers what life was really like here during her time.
S7 E4 - On the "treasure island" of Sicily, Michael explores life under the dictatorship of Mussolini.
S2 E7 - Drew visits the Hoodoos formations in Alberta, meets a sleeping giant in Thunder Bay and uncovers Indigenous legends in the Manitou Islands.
S1 E7 - Kris and Sarain get a taste of the many different aspects of food sovereignty, learn how Sacred Law applies to responsible fishing and experience Indigenous cuisine prepared by a leading chef.
E5 - Emma's accusation against Phil drives a wedge between her and Daniel. McKinven urges Emma to stop sleuthing, as he's certain that the person who killed her mother is known to her.
E1 - Ade learns about the feminization of green turtles, encounters the terror of a bush fire and witnesses Tasmania's renewable energy revolution.
S6 E2 - A muskrat trapped in a fence needs Hope's help. Slippery patients give the team a tough time.
From 6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to noon weekends, Knowledge Kids is the destination in BC for an outstanding line-up of high-quality, commercial-free programming for children aged 2-8.
S1 E11 - A small Hindu enclave at the heart of Indonesia, Bali's landscapes and people make for an enchanting experience.
S2 E8 - Drew meets with an Indigenous chocolate sculptor and visits Toronto’s Harbourfront to witness a street art installation conceived by Jay Soule.
S1 E8 - Kris and Sarain share their deep desire to know their language and visit with changemakers who are leading the charge to revitalize Indigenous languages.
The experiences of Indigenous veterans who served in the Canadian military during the 20th-century’s major conflicts are explored in this insightful film, revealing a sense of pride and camaraderie, as well as the historic injustices faced upon their return home.
At 90, Martha Katz reflects on painful memories of the Holocaust and a tough but rewarding post-war life in Winnipeg. Made by her grandson-filmmaker Daniel Schubert, this short film is a warm, intimate portrait of an unrelenting survivor.
During the Second World War, nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees found safe harbour in Shanghai. Personal recollections reflect the refugees’ unique relationship with their new home. In tragic contrast to those who could not escape, this is a story of hope.
This poetic documentary tells the parallel stories of two First Nations men who returned home and the ancient song that connects them. One is from the Kiks.ádi clan of Alaska, thought to be lost at sea; the other left to fight in the Second World War.