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SETTING: 70 million years ago in Europe, near present-day Romania. Pod, a male pyroraptor, is alone in the world after his sisters die in a tidal wave that sweeps him out to sea. After landing on an island populated with dwarf-sized dinosaurs, Pod discovers that he's become the apex predator. But, Pod learns it's lonely at the top.

It's known as the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of a band of Jewish rebels and their final stand against the Roman Army. The siege of Masada, recorded nearly 2,000 years ago by Jewish military leader Flavius Josephus, is more than a tale of resistance against impossible odds. It's part of the founding narrative of Israel. But how much of it is true?
We take a look at the events that inspired the CBS television miniseries 'The Dovekeepers' and go to the site of the mountain fortress itself, uncovering new truths about this epic conflict.

Love on the Spectrum returns with a powerful Season 3, diving even deeper into the real-life experiences of young adults on the autism spectrum as they navigate the unpredictable world of romance. This season introduces a bold new narrative twist — the impact of Social Media, Fame, and Online Expectations on neurodiverse relationships. Set against the backdrop of viral attention and digital pressure, the new cast members are more open, more vulnerable, and more relatable than ever. Their journeys are as heartwarming as they are eye-opening, making Season 3 an unmissable chapter in this groundbreaking series. Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Unexpected Connection take center stage like never before.
In the first three episodes, we follow Connor on his very first date after receiving a message from a fan, while Madison, a cheerful artist who loves Disney and Christmas, dives into blind dating for the first time. Returning favorite James tries speed dating with his trademark humor and vulnerability. Meanwhile, Dani and Adan celebrate one year together, Pari dreams of finding love on her own terms, and Tanner continues searching for a real connection. With honesty, emotion, and expert guidance, these episodes capture the beauty, the challenges, and the hope in every step of the journey to love.

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall. In the first episode, the death of Marcus Aurelius brings a century of Roman triumphs and victories to an end, transferring power to his spoiled, unprepared son Commodus. When his father bequeaths him the world's mightiest empire, he is forced to spill the blood of both friends and enemies alike to keep his crown.

Richard Rudgley goes in search of evidence of the barbarians of the dark ages, people whose names have for 1500 years been bywords for mindless brutality. The real truth about the barbarians who marched across Europe during the Dark Ages is more shocking than what you may know. Where did they come from? Who are their descendants? Are any of their techniques and inventions still used? Richard discovers the secrets of forgotten empires, and of mighty clashes throughout Europe. The art, society and cultural legacy of the barbarians are shown to have shaped and moulded the destiny of Europe even more than the Roman Empire.
In the first part of the journey through the Dark Ages we will be tracing the legacies of the Huns, Vandals and Goths, to ask whether the 'dark ages' represent a resurfacing of much older tribal lines. Sites in Austria show how sophisticated pre-Roman communities had become with evidence of stunning craftsmanship and sophisticated farming techniques which defy the image of a mindless rabble we have come to accept without challenge.

This acclaimed multi-million dollar 4 part series shows the rise of the tribes of a primitive culture on the fringe of northern Europe to become the heirs of the Roman Empire. Since the age of Caesar this Roman-Germanic conflict was characterized not only by fierce battles but also by phases of co-existence & cooperation. the Germans dug the grave of the Roman Empire, but were also the preserves of the Roman legacy.