In the heart of southern France, the Mandrin Cave has drawn archaeologists for over three decades, its soils preserving an extraordinary archive of human life stretching back tens of thousands of years. Within its layers lie traces of fire, tools, and bones that tell the story of survival in a harsh prehistoric world. In 2015, the remarkable discovery of a Neanderthal individual—nicknamed Thorin—revealed that these ancient humans once lived side by side with the first Homo sapiens to arrive in the region. Following an international team of scientists, the investigation uncovers fragile relics of the Palaeolithic era that are rewriting our understanding of how two human species encountered one another. With every excavation, new details emerge about resilience, adaptation, and coexistence, offering a powerful re-examination of what it meant to be human 50,000 years ago. This is not only the story of the Neanderthals’ fate, but also of the deep roots of our own identity.
Step into a time when the boundary between life and death was guided by magic, faith, and the written word. This documentary unearths an extraordinary artifact dating back to about 1880 BCE—a scroll known as potentially the oldest document in human history, lost for centuries and rediscovered in 1887. Through expert interviews, archeological evidence, and stunning visuals, viewers are taken on a journey across ancient Egypt: exploring how this manuscript shaped funerary beliefs, mortuary rituals, and the very concept of the afterlife. Witness the power of this papyrus as it reveals secrets of gods and judgment, spells to navigate dangerous gates, and the yearning for immortality. For anyone fascinated by history, spirituality, or mysteries from the distant past, this film brings alive a document that influenced civilization itself.
In early 2003, a team of Italian thieves orchestrated one of the boldest robberies in modern history: The disappearance of hundreds of millions in diamonds from the heavily guarded vaults of Antwerp. Through unprecedented access to archival footage, police records, and newly recorded interviews, the film reconstructs the intricate planning that allowed the so-called School of Turin to bypass what was believed to be impenetrable security. Told with a balance of suspense and reflection, it confronts investigators with the alleged mastermind, weaving a story of ambition, betrayal, and the mystery of gems never recovered. Beyond the spectacular details of the heist, it examines the toll on jewelers, insurers, and investigators, while questioning how ingenuity, greed, and betrayal blur the lines between admiration and crime.
An uplifting, boots-on-the-ground chronicle of ten first-time triathletes grinding toward Ironman 70.3 Swansea: dawn swims, wind-chewed bike rides, and long, lonely runs that turn strangers into a squad. Guided by local coaches and an irrepressible community spirit, they juggle work, family, injuries, and self-doubt while learning that endurance is as much about heart as it is about heart-rate. Shot with brisk intimacy and a clear love for its subjects, the film leans into small victories—clipless-pedal triumphs, cold-water courage—and the way a race can remake a life. By race day, the question isn’t who podiums—it’s how far determination, teammates, and a town’s backing can carry ordinary people beyond their limits.
Children who endured the October 7 attacks open up with raw honesty about moments that changed their lives forever. They recall armed men breaking into their homes, terrifying hours in hiding, the nightmare of captivity, and the unbearable loss of parents torn from them in an instant. Guided by activist Montana Tucker, their stories weave together fragments of fear, grief, and resilience, showing not only what was stolen but also the strength it takes to keep going. Without sensationalism, their voices confront viewers with the reality of trauma through the eyes of the youngest survivors, leaving a lasting reminder of both human cruelty and human courage.
In this powerful continuation of his personal journey, Chris Hemsworth takes viewers around the world to test the boundaries of body and mind. Confronted with chronic back pain and concerns about memory decline, he seeks answers not in laboratories but in life-changing challenges designed by scientists, health experts, and elite trainers. From the nerve-racking task of learning to play the drums—culminating in a breathtaking live performance with Ed Sheeran before 70,000 fans—to enduring brutal Special Forces–style trials in South Korea involving electrocution, pepper spray, and freezing waters, each step reveals the fragile balance between vulnerability and resilience. His raw honesty and willingness to fail make the journey as intimate as it is inspiring. On our website, viewers can enjoy the entire adventure with the three episodes combined into a single video, seamlessly following Hemsworth as he explores how to live better, face fear, and unlock the science of resilience and longevity.
Following an international team of scientists, the investigation uncovers fragile relics of the Palaeolithic era that are rewriting our understanding of how two human species encountered one another. With every excavation, new details emerge about resilience, adaptation, and coexistence, offering a powerful re-examination of what it meant to be human 50,000 years ago. This is not only the story of the Neanderthals’ fate, but also of the deep roots of our own identity.