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A wonderful country full of amazing creatures in America called Colombia , seen as never before, accompanied by incredible shots , make it a must-see place for adventurers and wildlife lovers this natural paradise.

Narrated by Hugo Weaving, this groundbreaking 4-part documentary series relives modern Australia's history, for the very first time in stunning colour.

Get your fix of rare historical moments, and eye-opening details behind the stories you thought you knew. There's always more to the past than meets the eye.

Engineering Evolved takes you on a captivating ride through the evolution of transportation. From high-speed trains to submarines, each episode uncovers the engineering marvels that shape our world.

A look at the final 100 days of World War II in Europe and the Pacific.

This exciting documentary series will reveal Turkey's gems, a country with plentiful ancient architecture, rich in history, culture, food and natural wonder but also unique experiences.

North Atlantic right whales are dying faster than they can reproduce. With unprecedented access to film the whale migration, Last of the Right Whales brings a message of hope about the most at risk great whale on the planet.

Scientists use state-of-the-art technology to battle the conservation dangers threatening the millions of animals that migrate through Panama.

Aging in the Wild is a five-part series that takes a never-before seen look at the golden years in the animal kingdom. Against the extraordinary backdrop of some of the world's most magnificent nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas this series brings viewers on an unforgettable journey around the globe to meet some of nature's most interesting elders.

A bird's eye view of the wonders of Egypt, from the Sphinx to the Valley of the Kings.

Kayla is a transgender woman from New Hampshire and Shane is a transgender man from New York City. Both have to lose weight to be able to have their gender reassignment surgeries.

Acclaimed restaurateur Al Brown is on a culinary journey across Australia, armed only with his trusty burner and an Australian appetite. From chefs to street food, Al shares culinary tips with his own authentic food philosophy: simple and full of flavour. Each episode features a final cook-up, combining delicious ingredients in a sensational dish that represents his journey.

Though generally perceived as slow turtles can be lightning fast hunters or endlessly patient. The many species have a great variety of adaptations that enable the to survive in almost any environment over the past 250 million years. Shown here are the behaviors that enable turtles to reproduce, survive and thrive.

Together with a team of scientists, naturalists and explorers from 17 countries, we set off on an epic 13,000 mile voyage -the world's first circumnavigation of the Arctic.

On the edge of the Bermuda Triangle lies Ghost Island, a place locals have abandoned after multiple shipwrecks and shark attacks; Dr. Craig O'Connell and a team of experts try to learn why this island attracts so many sharks, even the great white.

Finland has 3.5M saunas, even in fast food spots. Guide Samuel Aarnio keeps tradition alive as he and Mikkel explore Helsinki's saunas, smoke saunas, the Mobile Sauna Festival, sauna cooking, and a remote sauna village.

Thanks to his Norwegian roots, Mikkel's love for sweat bathing started with the badstue. From his father's home in Ulefoss, Mikkel begins a journey through Norway with guide Lasse Eriksen. What was once a sleepier town when Mikkel visited over 40 years ago, Oslo is now home to numerous floating saunas and badstues that culturally and architecturally expand the meaning of sweat bathing. Next stop is Dalen, where a beautiful lakeside sauna based on a fairy tale provides picturesque reflection. In Tromsø, they board the Vulkana, a fishing boat-turned-spa, and finally, they end their quest at the remote resort of a legendary polar explorer, where nature is the ultimate companion.

Along the Italian-German border, Aufguss masters blend cultures through sauna rituals, using essential oil-infused ice and towel waving. The tradition now includes music and drama, with competitions showcasing this steam bathing art.

Ancient architecture and ancient bathing traditions are infused in the culture of modern-day Turkey. Starting in Istanbul, Mikkel visits stunning architectural wonders and learns about the rich history of textiles and other materials critical for enjoying the hamam bathing experience to the fullest. Guide Elizabet Kurumlu also gives Mikkel a crash course in the best of hamam cultural events: From pledge hamams, where people treat each other to a luxurious day of bathing in order to make wishes, to soldier hamams, where friends conduct a bubbly, relaxing send off for a soldier soon to be reporting for duty. Though hamams may have been more plentiful in the days of the Ottoman Empire, they remain a critical part of wellness and community for the Turkish people.

Ancient Russian banya tradition regains popularity among youth. Banya blogger Anna Artemieva guides Mikkel through modern urban and rural banya experiences, showcasing rituals, amenities, and skilled steam masters.

The Playa is a harsh landscape, with high temperatures that make sweat bathing seem unthinkable. But Mikkel and his guides, Teresa Yung and Zack Robertson, explore the growing community of sweat bathing lovers who make the annual trek to Burning Man. They road trip from Mikkel's hometown of San Francisco, and establish their home base camp at Steam of Life. From there, they visit over 15 camps that include the Sauna Dome, Steam Bath Project, Art of Steam, and more. From learning the "John Payne method," to attending a class that teaches Wim Hof breathing methods and combines steam and ice-cold showers, to relaxing in a banya made in the shape of an amethyst geode, Mikkel and his guides leave no sweat behind. There is an explosion of steam bathing on the Playa that combines the best of human imagination, invention, and art - and is the perfect, quirky culmination of the inaugural Perfect Sweat season.

Over three thousand hot springs bubble to the surface on the Japanese archipelago, making steam and sweat important elements in the cleansing, healing, and spiritual traditions of Japan. The arrival of Buddhism in the sixth century gave birth to a variety of sweat baths, like the Kamaburo, Mushi-buro, Fukashi-buro, and the Kara-furo. Today, the younger generation is building a new sweat bathing culture that includes the Finnish-style sauna. Mikkel is given a tour of both the ancient and the modern practices by his two guides, Miki Tokairin and Sho Ikushima. Together they visit a 700-year-old Kara-furo that is still in use today, experience an immersive exhibit that combines sweat bathing with taking in artwork, as well as join in on two tent sauna parties, where participants sweat, jump into a nearby lake, and enjoy nature.