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A documentary series that takes a fresh look at true and terrifying tales of paranormal encounters.

The Apollo space program: 12 manned-missions, one impossible goal. With rare archival footage and audio, this remarkable documentary sheds new light on an incredible time in human history.

Follow the story of the first American astronauts in space in this National Geographic documentary.

This documentary uses the recordings Princess Diana made for the book that was written by Andrew Morton. She narrates her life and the events that surrounded her.

A treasure trove of never-before-heard interviews with people who have known Queen Elizabeth II personally.

Across America, morning of September 11, 2001 began routinely, with news and radio broadcasts sharing local human interest stories and traffic reports.

Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes follows the story of the Space Shuttle Challenger and its crew, specifically Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian to be launched into space. McAuliffe was a teacher from Concord, N.H. She was chosen from thousands of applicants to expand the understanding of the nation's school children about space and the next generation of interplanetary travel. But her dreams - and those of NASA - were tragically cut short when the Challenger exploded just after liftoff in front of a live television audience. The events of the days leading up to the disaster are detailed in this unique film, which uses no narration and no interviews. Instead the story is told solely with reports of journalists covering the story, extensive recordings from the NASA team, and interviews with McAuliffe and others who were part of this one-of-a-kind mission. Using rarely seen images and audio recordings, this show takes viewers behind the scenes of this compelling and historic story in a way never before seen.

A series of nuclear bomb test conducted outside Las Vegas in the 1950s and early 60s

Sky Soldier: Vietnam in 3D The Vietnam War is one of the most photographed in history. It was believed that all the images taken during the war were only in 2D -- until now. A recently discovered archive of rare 3D photographs has been found and is now featured in the new documentary, Sky Soldier. The photos were taken by Joel Glenn, a young helicopter pilot from Florida who had a passion for taking pictures in three-dimensions. Sky Soldier documents Joel's time growing up on his family farm, his two tours in Vietnam and his battle with cancer caused by his exposure to the chemical Agent Orange. Joel Glenn's remarkable collection contains the only know 3D photos taken of American troops fighting in Vietnam. His story -- and his pictures -- bring the war in Vietnam to life in ways never before seen.

The Moment is the story of key moments in sports that created seismic cultural change with ripples that continue to impact the modern day. In 1995, Nelson Mandela takes a huge gamble to unite a fractured country still reeling from the shadow of apartheid by uniting the nation in support of the Springbok Rugby Team. The Springbok emblem was previously seen as a dreaded symbol of the apartheid regime, but when Captain Francois Pienaar, raises the Rugby World Cup above his head in triumph, the moment inspires a generation and leads to the present-day Springbok team led by Siya Kolisi - one that represents the "Rainbow Nation" dreamed of by Mandela. The film is the first installment in a series of landmark films titled, "The Moment: How Sports Changed the World."

Charlie Norman and his crew of craftsmen travel the hills of Appalachia to salvage long-lost cabins. Stocked with plenty of historic wood and mountain man mettle, they transform ordinary structures into rustic renovations.

A collection of first person accounts and recordings combined to tell the story of a major world event.

From PBS - In 1959, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba. He has been one of the most controversial figures in the world ever since. This is the story of the Cuban dictator's turbulent career, told in part through media reports, rare images and recordings.

As part of a plea bargain to avoid the death penalty, convicted serial killer Roger Kibbe agreed to help the police recover the bodies of his victims. This documentary features first-person interview with him.

Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered.

A rare view into the real Charles, revealing the formative events that have influenced the man, former Prince and the King he was destined to be.

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.

Defending Casey Anthony is a behind-the-scenes look into the murder trial of accused child-killer Casey Anthony, a case which gained significant media attention and provoked national outrage. Believed by many to be responsible for the death of her two-year old daughter Caylee, she was acquitted of murder, aggravated child-abuse and manslaughter, with the verdict leaving many observers stunned. This documentary tells the story how Anthony's defense team achieved an unexpected legal victory in arguably one of the most controversial trials in US history. For the first time, her defense attorney Jose Baez, along with his co-counsels and investigators, describe in detail what exactly happened during the trial and give access to previously unseen images and information.

Ed and Lorraine Warren battled demons, devils and poltergeists for over 50 years, influencing today's ghost hunters and spawning a blockbuster movie franchise

The "Shock Docs" series' latest installment explores the chilling history of the Amityville, New York home known as the most haunted house in America and location of the horrific mass murder of six family members in 1974.