History: The Interesting Bits

This follows a trail of energy into the power centers of the universe.

No need to travel to outer space to explore strange new worlds. There is alien life right under our noses - insects. They run our planet but are as different from us as possible, and as close to an alien life form that we'll ever see here on Earth. This is their world... and their story. The last two decades of research have revealed extraordinary new insights into the unexpectedly sophisticated insect world. Combined with modern cinematic technology and new techniques like electron microscopy and confocal microscopy, this landmark series captures insect behavior in ways never before possible. There are no more limits to our journey here on Planet Insect.

New fossil discoveries are revolutionizing the way we view these ancient reptiles. Marvel at these scientifically accurate, beautifully-rendered CG dinosaurs as we examine what years of hard science has shown us about how they once lived.

An investigation into the iconic real-life crimes in the age of film noir, from the Double Indemnity murder to the Honeymoon Killers and the mob hit on the boss of Murder Incorporated.

In the shadows of the Smoky Mountains lives a football dynasty. Alcoa High School is southern Appalachia's true football powerhouse.

A fascinating look at how modern day structures and engineering technologies have been inspired by ancient discoveries.