Engineering Nature

From the Sun

Earth: The Power of the Planet

In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it shapes planet earth itself and influences life on it, often in conjunction with other natural forces, and sometimes with lifeforms, as in the 'apocalyptically' grave case of global warming.

War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun

Dive into the War in the Pacific like never before with this 10-part series chronicling the fight from prior to Pearl Harbor up until the last bomb was dropped. Featuring combat footage and interviews with veterans from both sides, learn about their experiences and perspectives from America's war with Japan as 2015 recognizes the 70th Anniversary of V-J Day.

Earth

There's nothing else like it. Chris Packham reveals the epic, four-billion-year story of our home - from its dramatic creation to the arrival of human life... and whatever's next.

Full Circle with Michael Palin

Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.

Vulkane in Neuseeland

Die Kanarischen Inseln

Des volcans et des hommes

Lost Land of the Volcano

An international team of scientists, cavers and wildlife filmmakers venture deep into the heart of the remote tropical island of New Guinea.

Tsunami

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave tell the dramatic story of the Boxing Day Tsunami, which killed more than 250,000 people.

Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake

After a terrible earthquake in Nepal, locals and tourists join forces to face destruction in this gripping docuseries.

New Zealand from Above

An aerial journey from the deep south of the South Island to the northern tip of the North Island. We discover the landscapes and meet New Zealanders who talk about their work, interests and culture.

Rise of the Continents

The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.

Earth: The Climate Wars

Dr Iain Stewart traces the history of climate change from its very beginning and examines just how the scientific community managed to get it so very wrong back in the Seventies.

Britain Beneath Your Feet

Dallas Campbell reveals why we can only understand the familiar world around us by discovering the hidden wonders beneath our feet.

Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence

Exploring life in Pompeii during the final days of the doomed city.

Journeys from the Centre of the Earth

Geologist Dr Iain Stewart presents a series showing how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean.

Heart of the World: Colorado's National Parks

Heart of the World delves into the true wonder and beauty of nature, taking us through the centuries of some of the most spectacular sights on earth - Colorado's National Parks. With stunning photography of the parks filmed throughout the seasons, these three hour-long episodes explore the geological history of each park, the forces of nature that changed them, and the people they have inspired.

10 Things You Didn't Know About...

Iain Stewart reveals some surprising facts about the world's most destructive and spectacular natural phenomena, from earthquakes and tsunamis to avalanches and volcanoes.