It's one of the most popular portraits in the history of art. Yet the subject of that portrait remains elusive. The Secret of Mona Lisa explores the trail of evidence that has gathered since the da Vinci masterwork was first...
The innovative documentary series Explained breaks down common human traits, institutions, social activities, and political movements. Each topic represents an element of daily life that we might think we know but will likely...
If they're not already impacted by it, people all over the world will soon be forced to tangle with the crisis of rising sea levels. The notion of a world under water might seem like...
This documentary series will warm your heart and deepen your understanding of what it means to be human. Calling upon the latest research, the film dives into the intricacies of infant development, including our earliest...
The Emmy award-winning LA 92 is a powerful chronicle of decades of racial injustice and police brutality in the second largest city in the United States. The bulk of the film focuses on the events of April 29, 1992. That's the...
Both grandiose and intimate, the eight-part Netflix series Our Planet is an astounding achievement in nature documentary filmmaking. Narrated by the beloved and infectiously enthusiastic David Attenborough, the docuseries...
Every timeless comic book character - from Superman to Batman to Wonder Woman - benefits from a truly memorable origin story. Now, the company that introduced us to all of these...
Among the first cities of the world, Jericho remains the most significant. It was the first truly communal settlement, the first to be surrounded by walls and to feature towers and steps. These are just a few of the fascinating...
The internet has obviously infiltrated our daily lives, but how has it rewired our brains? We live in an age where flashy headlines lure us with outrageous claims, and even the most...
America's transition into a global financial superpower is unthinkable without the contributions of John Pierpont Morgan. J.P. Morgan: How One Man Financed America is a fast-paced...
Awe-inspiring in its depth and ambition, 1000 AD: A Tour of Europe recounts the wealth of conflicts and defining moments that characterized the closing of the first millennium throughout the European continent. Amidst the...
Much like the Amish, the Mennonites live a life of isolation from the outside world. They resist the temptations of the modern society by casting themselves away from it. As a result, outsiders have rarely enjoyed an insider's...
A tropical vine found in the Amazon, Ayahuasca has long been both celebrated and stigmatized. When transformed into drinking form, the vine is reputed to offer potent healing and psychedelic potential. Once regarded as a niche...
Long steeped in myth and folklore, La Mosquitia is located on the eastern section of Honduras. It's a region that's been whispered about for centuries. Almost entirely unpopulated by humans, its sprawling 32,000 square miles of...
