TV Schedule for Docubox
Friday, January 2nd TV listings for Docubox
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.
Wow, I Never Knew That! Popsicle; Barber Poles; Brain Freeze
How an 11-year old boy created the Popsicle; the origin of the spinning poles outside barber shops; the invention of the microwave; the real name of the pound key on a telephone.
Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers; boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.
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.
Nomads Seeking Adventure Nomads: Whitewater Kayaking Reunion Island, Indian Ocean
A group of international explorers for an adventure of Kayaking; a combination of canyoneering and kayaking.
On the Cities' Rooftops Paris
How is life on the city's roofs? This series scales new heights, exploring apartment buildings, towers and monuments to discover a world full of unsuspected treasures : our rooftops. By day and night, the population changes on these heights.
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.
Ludwig Von Drake explores the universe.
Ludwig Von Drake explores the universe.
Inside Outer Space Space Walk, Oort Cloud, Mercury, Space Suit, Star Chart, Pluto
A look into Space Walk, Oort Cloud, Mercury, Space Suit, Star Chart and Pluto.
The New Frontier Set Course for the Heart of the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Mission is on its way and will be shortly followed by Europe's Solar Probe Mission in hope of revealing the source of the solar winds which affect Earth.
The New Frontier Tickets Please
Commercial space flight companies are edging closer and closer to flight readiness for paying customers.
The investigations and adventures of alien-busters Ryan Bolton, Kristen Martyn and Adam Henkel.
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 filmmakers shed light on African elephants using their strength and cunning to survive in the desert.
What in the World South Korea
The residents of a small village protest the construction of a naval base on a sacred site.
Music Voyager Lafayette: Sounds From the Bayou
A session with Roddie Romero at Dockside Studios; Grammy-winner Terrance Simien; the Lost Bayou Ramblers; duet by David Egan and Marc Broussard.
Music Voyager New Orleans: The Perfect Musical Storm
Trumpeter Irvin Mayfield; Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews; Jeremy Davenport; Cyril Neville and Galactic; Kermit Ruffins' Mardi Gras barbecue party.
Music Voyager Colombia Rocks!
Aterciopelados perform unplugged; a jam with Superlitio; Fonseca.
What in the World Democratic Republic of the Congo
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.
Past Hunters Bulkeley Hotel
The former home of Queen Victoria is now home to many spirits who have been seen by guests and staff. Witness the first ever formal documentation of the paranormal activities in the Bulkeley Hotel.
Past Hunters Thackray Medical Museum
Thackray Medical Museum is known to be one of the most haunted building in the city of Leeds. Paranormal activity has been witnessed by workers, rumoured to be Victorian ghosts that are trapped inside the building.
The R.I.P. Files Echoes of War
The girls make contact with a flirtatious American Civil War soldier.
The R.I.P. Files Ghost House
The intuitive ghost hunting team visits a house in Virginia which they believe is a portal for ghosts to travel between our world and theirs.
Travel Thru History Miami
Ancient Spanish Monastery; Vizcaya Museum & Gardens; Miccosukee indian tribe.
Journeys in Africa Safari 101
Safari essentials.
Journeys in Africa Ngorongoro: Battle for the Crater
Volcanic region is home to big game.
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.
Travel Thru History St Petersburg
Destinations around the United States.
Travel Thru History Ottawa
Sail the Rideau Canal locks; the Canadian War Museum; the Peace Tower.
Outta Town Adventures Hawaii, San Felipé and Myrtle Beach
A peek into some of the most picturesque beaches of the American continent: Waikiki in Hawaii, San Felipe in Mexico, and Myrtle in South California.
Outta Town Adventures Rhone Cruising in France
Capturing the magical experience of being on a cruise on the French river of Rhône while enjoying the finest liqueur and feasting on flavorsome cuisine.
Show Me Where You Live Peru: Iquitos, Living in a Floating City
Show Me Where You Live Peru Uros The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
The New Frontier From Here to There
The sky above is studded with stars and countless galaxies; in them, humans can read not only their origin, but also their final destination; technology is on the brink of taking the human race to places it has only dreamed of.
The New Frontier Return to the Moon
The moon is our closest celestial companion; it lights our night sky and gently tugs at our shores; few have walked on her surface, but her allure remains strong.
On the Cities' Rooftops Paris
How is life on the city's roofs? This series scales new heights, exploring apartment buildings, towers and monuments to discover a world full of unsuspected treasures : our rooftops. By day and night, the population changes on these heights.
On the Cities' Rooftops Barcelona
How is life on the city's roofs? This series scales new heights, exploring apartment buildings, towers and monuments to discover a world full of unsuspected treasures : our rooftops. By day and night, the population changes on these heights.
Wow, I Never Knew That! Swiss Army Knife; Cup of Joe; Hamburger
The evolution of the Swiss Army Knife; miniature golf; where the terms "cup of joe" and "java" came from; the invention of dynamite; the origin of the hamburger patty; why we say "knock on wood" when we want to make sure nothing bad happens.