TV Schedule for Docubox
Thursday, January 1st TV listings for Docubox
Wow, I Never Knew That! Grand Central Terminal; 120 Volts; Nachos
Behind the scenes at Grand Central Terminal; the invention of the corkscrew; dry cleaning; how cats land on their feet after falling.
Wow, I Never Knew That! Monopoly; Area Codes; Tuxedo
How a Jersey Shore boardwalk inspired the game Monopoly; the origin of the phrase, "In Like Flynn"; how a donkey and an elephant came to symbolize politics; the difference between top grain leather and full grain leather; the tuxedo.
Water: H2O Stories The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The story of water on Earth and its disrupted course over time, which has led to one of the 21st century's biggest challenges.
China Uncovered: The Cost of Beauty Rising
Fashion designer Ji Cheng shows her designs during London fashion week, challenging the monopoly of Western brands in China; new levels of expendable income mean the wallets of the wealthy elite are helping fund this rising beauty scene.
China Uncovered: The Rhythm of Modern China
Zhao Lei leaves a stamp on classic Chinese music by experimenting with musical fusion; in Shanghai, Yuyintang Livehouse opens its doors to music lovers; the spiritual home of cutting-edge beats in Shanghai, Yuyintang has started musical careers.
Exploring chemistry in everyday experience, showing the connection to the chemicals and elements of the world and examining the matter that built skies and seas.
Everyday Elements Silicon, Fluorine, Lithium, Boron, Chromium
We take look at the elements, Silicon, Fluorine, Lithium, Boron and Chromium.
Brazil Coastlines Amazonia
The beauty and richness of Brazil.
Dream Journey Belize
We go inside another rehearsal to find out how the play is coming along.
Race of Life Reptillian
A look at the crocodile and its ancestors that roamed Earth millions of years ago; how snakes rely on the heat of the sun to regulate their body temperature.
Race of Life Underwater Predators
A look at how sea creatures have adapted methods of survival over time, from the deadly spines of a lionfish to the lightning speed of a barracuda.
Wild Ones Dangerous on Land
An exciting look at nature, with close-ups of wild cats, snakes, crocodiles, scorpions and more, focusing on their methods of attack and defense.
Wild Ones Fastest
Investigating which animal is the fastest, featuring animals that move at extreme speeds, including a kangaroo, a zebra, a cheetah and a bald eagle.
The filmmakers shed light on African elephants using their strength and cunning to survive in the desert.
Depleted Uranium, A Very Presentable Killer
More than 50 countries now possess weapons based on depleted uranium (DU); experimentation has been rife, and the consequences for civilians and the military alike have been dramatic; this investigation compares and contrasts the arguments.
The story of author Peter Meyer's adventure-filled childhood on his father's game reserve in South Africa.
Battered by strong winds and seen as a grazing land, Mongolia is the kingdom of steppes; with mineral resources like copper, uranium, coal and rare soil, the economy shows a significant growth rate, but most of the population has unfulfilled needs.
What in the World Togo
Illustrating the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis; featuring prisons in El Salvador, still birth in South Sudan and much more.
Music Voyager The Bahamas: From the Islands to the World
The impact of Bahamian music on popular music around the world.
Music Voyager Antigua and Barbuda
The Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda are rich with the sounds of calypso and carnival celebrations.
Music Voyager Funky Nassau
Exploring the Bahamian capital of Nassau.
What in the World East Timor
East Timor endured a crushing occupation inflicted on them by neighbouring Indonesia on the pretext of the fight against communism; However, trauma from that period lives on as evidenced by the testimonies of Nelson Belo and others.
The Past Hunters Tutbury Castle
This castle dates back hundreds of years and tonight the team are handed a witches bowl that appears to be haunted. The team catch a shadow on camera, objects appear to be thrown and Bex channels Mary, Queen of Scots.
The Past Hunters Mill Street Barracks
Based in the heart of St Helens, formally used during the wartime, these barracks promise to deliver untold secrets from ghostly children haunting the base, to a nun still wandering the morgue in the basement.
The R.I.P. Files Hidden Secrets
The team visits an old prison nicknamed 'Blood Alley' which is teeming with the violent spirits.
The R.I.P. Files Prisoners in Time
The Research and Investigation of the Paranormal or RIP team visit a jail in Virginia that is overflowing with lingering spirits.
Travel Thru History San Antonio
The Alamo, Missions National Historical Park, and the Natural Bridge Caverns underground.
Journeys in Africa Zanzibar: The Original Spice Island
Zanzibar's main industries are spices; red colobus monkeys.
Journeys in Africa Safari 101
Safari essentials.
Nomads Seeking Adventure Mountain Biking Mexico
Pro mountain bikers take to the rocky mountain terrain of Mexico's Copper Canyon for the ride of their life.
Travel Thru History Los Angeles
We visit Space Shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center. Then, we check out the glitz and glamour at the Hollywood Museum. We also learn about the Holocaust at the Holocaust Museum and Japanese Internment.
Travel Thru History Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry; the Geppi Museum; National Cryptology museum.
Outta Town Adventures The Netherlands
Groningen, Leeuwarden and The Hague have at least two things in common: cheese and bicycles everywhere; a look at a few art museums in these well-established Dutch cities, all set in autumn weather colors.
Outta Town Adventures Sedona, Scottsdale & Joshua Tree
Sedona's brilliant red rock formations might have been the initial draw, but many tourists seek spiritual refreshment there, as in the carefree areas around Scottsdale, where activities range from rock climbing to walking labyrinths.
Show Me Where You Live Season 1 - China - Tulou: Chinese Fortress
Show Me Where You Live Peru: Iquitos, Living in a Floating City
Bill Ball breaks all of the rules and stereotypes regarding travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights; he goes around the globe seeking out anything but the mundane and ordinary.
The New Frontier The Planet Makers
Scientists and engineers manage to land a spacecraft on a comet; knowledge of these celestial marauders may drive industrial expansion into deep space.
The New Frontier The Gas Giants
In the cold, dark expanse of our solar system, beyond the asteroid belt, lie the giant planets; some can be seen with the naked eye, others have been visited by the camera; what secrets do they hold?
Music Voyager Morocco: The Heart of Morocco: The Middle
Three friends -- a rock star, a musician and a film director -- travel from the southern Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes, then to Marrakesh and the coastal city of Essaouira.
Music Voyager Morocco: The Spirit -- The South
Three friends travel to Marrakesh and Essaouira, the old city of Mogador by the sea; Moroccan Sahara; Agadir, the home of the Timitar Music Festival.
The Great Journey More Lightweight Than Air
Two Argentine pilots were the first men to cross the Andes mountains aboard a precarious hot-air balloon on June 24, 1916.
Wow, I Never Knew That! Coca Cola; Slinky; Frisbee
Behind the scenes of how Coca-Cola got its start; how a U.S. president helped create the teddy bear; the origin of the Slinky; the Wiffle Ball; how a pie tin inspired the creation of the Frisbee.