TV Schedule for Docubox
Saturday, January 3rd TV listings for Docubox
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.
Wow, I Never Knew That! Almond Milk; Scapegoat; Buffalo Wings
How almond nuts get transformed into "milk"; why pepper makes us sneeze; how eating poppy seeds can make you fail a drug test; why do stars look like they are twinkling; why movie trailers shown at the beginning of a film.
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.
China Uncovered: A City Transformed
From the skyscrapers of Shanghai to the mountainous peaks of The Last Shangri-La, the breathtaking landscape of China is revealed along with the people that infuse China's everyday life with flavor, passion and prosperity.
China Uncovered: The Need for Speed
A driver of one of the world's fastest trains and two pilots of one of the world's biggest airlines are seeing the effects modernization and globalization have on their journey.
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.
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.
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 Survival of the Fittest
Animals adapt through a series of small and random mutations to compete more effectively for food, water and space. Certain creatures have gone through different processes in order to evolve into what they are today.
Race of Life The Great Desert Race
A look at how desert animals have evolved to withstand the extreme heat and lack of water, while exploring the history of scorpions.
Meet My Wild Friend Activists
Director Gilles de Maistre travels the world in search of children who maintain unusual and special relationships with wild animals.
Desperate Hours Disasters in the Air
Behind the scenes stories of major airline and space shuttle disasters.
The American St. Nick: The True Story of American G.I.s
It's a time and place where everything is at stake and American G.I.s change the course of history.
Africa's Deadliest Comps
The presenters shed light on some of the deadliest creatures in Africa that have adapted to their conditions with an array of complex weapons for battle.
What in the World Algeria & Western Sahara
An estimated 165,000 refugees remain 'the longest warehoused refugee groups in the world'; stuck in a remote part of the Sahara where temperatures can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius; The camps are often referred to as The Devil's Garden.
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 Shreveport: Road Through Northern Louisiana
Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd jams with Buddy Flett; Maggie Warwick; guitarist James Burton; Dirtfoot.
Music Voyager Colombia Rocks!
Aterciopelados perform unplugged; a jam with Superlitio; Fonseca.
Music Voyager: Colombia Colombia: The Capital of Salsa
The Colombian city of Cali is known as the world capital of salsa, and it's also the urban center of the country's Afro-Pacific culture.
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.
Past Hunters Plas Teg
Plas Teg is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the area.
Past Hunters The Chocolate Factory
Derek Acorah and the Past Hunters investigate supernatural occurrences at an old chocolate factory in Hull. As they sink their teeth into the investigation, the haunting ghosts make direct contact with the team.
The R.I.P. Files Into the Light
Strange noises summon the camera crew throughout a house.
The R.I.P. Files Spirits of the Palace
The team visit a magnificent mansion that was home to a wealthy couple; even though they've passed away, it seems they haven't moved out.
Travel Thru History Belize
We head up the steps of the ancient high temple at Lamanai. Then we take a city tour of the main tourist destination, Belize City. We learn about Belize's colonial roots at the Belize City History Museum and dive the amazing Blue Hole.
Journeys in Africa Ngorongoro: Battle for the Crater
Volcanic region is home to big game.
Journeys in Africa Nairobi: The Enchanted City
Colonial architecture of Nairobi, Kenya; the truth behind "Out of Africa"; endangered giraffes.
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.
Travel Thru History Odds and Ends
The Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont, Fla.; swimming with mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs.
Travel Thru History Oslo
The Akershus Fortress; the Fram Museum; the Viking Ship Museum; the Kon-tiki museum.
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.
Outta Town Adventures Talking Turkey
Exploring the heavenly nation of Turkey, from the largest airport in the world to the resort town of Kusadasi, and returning with copper pots and coffee as souvenirs.
Show Me Where You Live Peru Uros The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Show Me Where You Live Japan
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony.
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.
The New Frontier The Inner Worlds
They orbit between our planet and our star; Mercury and Venus make up half of our terrestrial planets, but we still know very little about them; as we take a closer look at our companions, we find more questions than answers.
On the Cities' Rooftops New York
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 Tokyo
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! 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.