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A Revelation on Our Evolution

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:04:07 GMT

Humans have dominated the planet, uncovered the secrets of the atom, and travelled to the moon - but how did our species become so successful? ORIGINS OF US uncovers the anatomical changes that have given humans - and our ancestors - an edge to survive.

Ice "Whisperer" Predicts Breakup of Frozen Rivers

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:25:00 GMT

In one of the most dramatic scenes from the Frozen Planet series, we witness the breakup of the Hay River in Canada's Northwest Territories.

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay:

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:49:43 GMT

Discover the beauty and complexity of port cities from around the globe with WATERFRONT CITIES OF THE WORLD. Premiering Tuesday, April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the 13-part series follows famous photographer Heidi Hollinger, as she travels to key ports from around the world. Settled centuries ago when boat travel was the only means of communication, these ports have developed into commercial and cultural metropolises, rich in their unique history.

An Arctic Journey:

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:48:00 GMT

For many people, living with a severe injury can feel extremely inhibitive. Yet, on a recent expedition, Van Gass, willingly thrust himself into a charity expedition to one of the most desolate, and extreme places on the planet - the North Pole. It's the kind of physical challenge most people without injuries wouldn't dare begin - let alone complete. So what drove Jaco Van Gass to join the trek?

About Frozen Planet with David Attenborough

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:22:00 GMT

Premiering exclusively on Discovery World HD, Sir David Attenborough narrates the breathtaking, ground-breaking series FROZEN PLANET. This alternative BBC version to the Alec Baldwin-narrated Discovery Channel cut, offers a second, unique viewing experience.

A Prince Walks With The Wounded in Harry's Arctic Heroes

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:32:00 GMT

Prince Harry joins four soldiers severely wounded in the conflict in Afghanistan on an ambitious charity trek to the North Pole. HARRY'S ARCTIC HEROES - premiering Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 and 9 p.m. ET/9 and 10 p.m. PT on Discovery World HD - captures the courage, tenacity and adventure of remarkable young men on an epic expedition.

About Digging for Britain

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:26:00 GMT

Every year, hundreds of excavations take place in Great Britain, bringing lost treasures to the surface. Presented by Dr Alice Roberts, Season 2 of DIGGING FOR BRITAIN reveals some of the newest finds, research and social history of the country. From uncovering new truths about the richest-ever find of Anglo-Saxon treasure to uncovering Shakespeare's first theatre, this four-part series presents a new understanding of the historical island.

About West Coast Customs

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:21:00 GMT

Famed car customizer Ryan Friedlinghaus and his crew at West Coast Customs continue to take common vehicles from ordinary to extraordinary in INSIDE WEST COAST CUSTOMS. In this 16-episode series, Friedlinghaus transforms cars for celebrities and corporations like Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Gaming, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Rascal Flatts, HP, Spy Optic, Alienware and others.

About Brave New World

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Huge leaps in technology, medicine and genetics, as well as the challenges of sustaining a population of seven billion people, has created an unprecedented age of experimentation and discovery. Professor Stephen Hawking leads the five-part, original Canadian series BRAVE NEW WORLD WITH STEPHEN HAWKING series, premiering Saturday, November 19 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Discovery World HD.

About Filthy Cities

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:26:00 GMT

In the past, sidewalks lined with emptied bedpans and rotting corpses were commonplace in the FILTHY CITIES of London, New York and Paris. Beginning Thurs., Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Discovery World HD, host Dan Snow goes back in time to medieval London, revolutionary Paris and 19th century New York, to bring these cities' stinking histories vividly to life.