Continent 7: Antarctica

An exploration of how the brain works, focusing on how the mind can be manipulated to see things that are not there.

A look at modern infrastructure and the science behind it, as well as hazards that it poses. Also: what happens when the technology fails.

Scholars, archaeologists and scientists investigate ancient myths and legends to determine the truth behind some of history's earliest stories. This series explores the bits of archaeology and history which seem to defy explanation.Our experts are following chains of clues and putting theories to the test, in an effort to explain the unexplained. Ancient X Files investigates claims about the whereabouts of the lost Ark of the Covenant; attempts to establish the authenticity of a cup some believe to be the Holy Grail; tries to de-code the mysterious Phaistos disc; investigates a cloth which is believed to carry traces of the DNA of Jesus Christ; and deciphers an encrypted book of alchemy written by the great Sir Isaac Newton.

A portrait of the Apollo initiative, examining its early years during the Cold War as well as its culmination in the noteworthy Apollo 11 flight that allowed American astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong to set foot on the moon.

An engineering enthusiast helps professionals complete daunting, oversize repair jobs, from fixing an active nuclear reactor to installing a massive generator in a cruise ship. A first season aired 8 episodes beginning on September 26, 2008. A second season aired 8 episodes beginning on June 4, 2009. A third season of 7 episodes aired beginning May 6, 2010. A fourth season aired beginning September 30, 2010. The first season DVD contains 10 episodes, 2 of which aired in season 2. The second season DVD contains 11 episodes, 5 of which aired in season 3.

How To Survive the End of the World examines terrifying and scientifically plausible doomsday scenarios by exploring distinct, world-threatening events and the methods by which humanity would fight to survive against grim odds.