An international team of archaeological experts reveal the true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies, using modern forensic science, they uncover tales of life and death in one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb deep dives into some of the greatest death mysteries of the ancient world, as she turns forensic detective and re-examines the final moments of four of ancient history's most iconic figures. Blending science, history, and compelling detective work, Suzannah is joined by world-renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd, who deploys cutting-edge digital autopsy technology to reveal trauma, disease, and possible foul play.
Explore the world of forensic science through photos and case studies of several of the country's leading autopsy experts, including forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden.
Anatomy for Beginners is a television show created by Gunther von Hagens. In this 4-part series, Dr Gunther von Hagens and Professor John Lee demonstrated the anatomical structure and workings of the body. The 4 episodes were screened in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 in 2005. The show features public anatomy demonstrations with the use of real human cadavers and live nude models, carried out at Gunther von Hagens' "Institute for Plastination" in Heidelberg, Germany. Dr von Hagens’ public demonstrations are not formal anatomy dissections performed by medical students in some countries as part of their medical training. Formal dissection are performed slowly and take dozens of hours of dissection. Anatomy for Beginners performs quicker autopsy and also combines with demonstration of plastinated body parts and specimens to gives just a glimpse of the human anatomy. The individuals on whom the demonstration was performed had, before their death, enrolled on von Hagens’ body donor programme and consented to the use of their bodies for public education in anatomy, including public demonstration.
The Kingdom is the most technologically advanced hospital in Denmark, a gleaming bastion of medical science. A rash of uncanny occurrences, however, begins to weaken the staff's faith in science – a phantom ambulance pulls in every night, but disappears; voices echo in the elevator shaft; and a pregnant doctor's fetus seems to be developing much faster than is natural.
Dr. Megan Hunt was in a class of her own, a brilliant neurosurgeon at the top of her game. But her world is turned upside down when a devastating car accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. Megan resumes her career as a medical examiner, determined to solve the puzzle of who or what killed the victims.
Der letzte Zeuge
Series about the life of Renaissance anatomist, scholar and politic Johannes Jessenius. Already legendary series today, was produced by Czechoslovak Television Bratislava, directed by Slovak director Miroslav Luther in the first half of 80's in Barrandov Studios in Prague. The story and screenplay of the series wrote Czech writer Vladimír Körner. Five-episodes epic historical narration is a biographical story of distinguished Renaissance scholar, anatomist and politic of Slovak origin, Johannes Jessenius (Ján Jesenský, 1566–1621). It displays his life from the first studies and successes. In 1594 he became professor of surgery and anatomy on Wittenberg University, which he had attended years before. From that moment, his life went through social and personal wins and losses, to the sad end on the Prague Old Town Square gallows, among 27 noblemen, knights and burgenses, after lose Bohemian Revolt in 1621. His destiny was coupled with key events of Czech history in the break of 16th and 17th century, when Renaissance and European humanism slowly fade out.
A look at everything Doctor Who, with exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, interviews with the programme's stars and competitions.
Adventurous naturalist and all round snake lover Nigel Marven takes a look at some of the world's most lethal snakes.
Echt Gold – Mein Magazin
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Follow Judy and Roger Stearns, two regular people with a little bit of land and a lot of heart, as they care for traumatised black bear cubs.
In a new culinary adventure, Big Zuu is teaming up with his rapper cousin AJ Tracey for a super expensive – and super tasty – trip around the world.
*The Last Captains* is a gripping documentary series immersing viewers in the remote archipelago of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It chronicles the lives of multi-generational fishing families as they wage a two-front war for survival. On the volatile North Atlantic, they undertake perilous voyages chasing the big catches that sustain their community. Back on shore, the 400 residents battle coastal erosion, economic pressures, and depopulation in a relentless fight to preserve their unique heritage against the forces of nature and time. A stunning, sobering portrait of resilience.
BIWAK shows exciting adventure reports. Presenter Thorsten Kutschke takes you along on his adventure trips. Those who like to be active in nature will get the best suggestions.
Art, Death & Taxes unpacks the art world’s greatest taboo: money. Eight acclaimed artists explore the economics of their practice, peeling back the curtain on all the work that goes into the work.
Intrepid traveller and adventurer Benedict Allen journeys across the globe to examine the mysterious world of witch doctors, medicine men, and shamans.
Reveals how women drawn in by the promise of a better life through the glamourous world portrayed on Cathouse instead faced a hidden reality marked by bullying, humiliation, manipulation, sexual assault, and even murder.
The series takes viewers inside some of the key port control centres to meet frontline staff and shine a light on the teamwork, expertise, operational challenges, and crucial minute-by-minute decisions that impact millions around the UK to reveal some of the huge 24/7 operation that keeps the nation's most important transport hub open for business. From the terminal and port control teams to the Port of Dover Police and the ferry and cruise companies, viewers will get to know the individuals keeping the port moving around the clock.