Desperate Hours looks at the destructive power of wind. From the devastating power of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans to the destructive Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, the 1960 storm Hurricane Donna in Florida, Tornado Joplin in Missouri, and Hurricane Sandy in New York.
Desperate Hours looks at major epidemics including the African Ebola outbreak in Sudan which eventually led to cases in the United State and England, the Indian Smallpox outbreak in Bihar, the African Cholera outbreak, the SARS outbreak in Guanghzhou China, and the Bird Flu of Hong Kong.
A turn of events lifts the brothers' spirits, but creates a huge hurdle they must overcome as they enter a new race against the clock.Chris and Casey reflect on the challenges they have faced so far, and the challenges that still lie ahead.
After weeks of trying to survive in Saskatchewan, Chris and Casey have yet to kill big game. Time is running out as the bear begin to hibernate. Mental willpower is wearing thin. But a message from back home changes everything.
With still no big game in sight, Chris and Casey are forced to rely on fishing for food. The cold temperatures have slowed down the fish, creating challenges. When Mother Nature brings a brutal snow storm, the brothers are tested likenever before.
Symptoms of starvation have set in for Chris and Casey, who haven't eaten in days. When they cross paths with a grouse, the unexpected happens. Frustration peaks as the temperatures drop. The brothers set up a new camp, but will it help the hunt?
The lack of hunting opportunities have drained Chris and Casey's patience. Arguments ensue when they disagree over staying put, or portaging to a new lake. Signs of a bear remind the brothers that they must remain focused in order to stay alive.
Justin and Jeremy Harris' weekend decent into a remote Utah canyon becomes a survival nightmare when Justin severely breaks his leg. As night fast approaches and temperatures drop below freezing, how will these two brothers survive?
Facing starvation, dehydration and predators from the deep, sailor Steven Callahan fights to survive not only the physical hardships, but also the mental and emotional strain of being adrift and alone in a disintegrating life raft.
In what is regarded as one of greatest survival stories of the 20th Century, sailor Steven Callahan finds himself alone and adrift in a life raft after his boat, the Napoleon Solo sinks in the mid Atlantic.
The commercial space flight companies are edging closer and closer to flight readiness. Paying customers will soon be launching into space tourist revenue is projected to be a major stepping stone toward space exploration and colonization.
Dive deep into the season of Dropped as the brothers recap an epic 30 day adventure through the Canadian Bush.
In the exciting season finale, Chris lays it all on the line one last time while bear hunting. Casey must finish one final task to make the fruits of their labor worthwhile. As the brothers inch closer to safety, they wonder what the future holds.
A slew of un-licensed anglers catch the attention of Game Wardens.
Dangerous log jams on the Flathead River threaten unprepared boaters and tubers.
Who's the real person beneath all those glamorous royal photos? This intriguing documentary takes a look into the life of the young man behind the public image.
Honoring 50 years of marriage between Her Majesty the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, the Duke of Edinburgh.
From the elite ex-special forces personnel in charge of guarding heads of state in conflict zones to the two-person teams that protect CEOs in dangerous regions, modern day bodyguards must be well versed in close quarter battle techniques. An immense amount of planning and preparation is involved in each operation. From air travel, car convoys and helicopter shuttles to basic foot traffic, a close protection squad must be completely tuned to the Who, What, Where and When of any given situation. This episode of CQB focuses on the complex day-to-day and minute-to-minute operations of these elite teams and the highly developed techniques they employ.
The practice of hiring private armies goes back to ancient times, and the mystique associated with the mercenary warrior has been the subject of many historical studies and fictional characterizations. This episode of CQB takes a more contemporary look at a day in the life of a group of civilian contractors, and how their role has evolved on the modern battlefield. Using its “sub-second” analysis techniques and intimate first-person footage, CQB reveals the backgrounds, training and equipment of today's “soldiers for hire” and how private armies are re-shaping the way conflicts are conducted around the world.
The New Horizons Mission continues deeper into space. With its next target looming close, some speculate that there may be evidence of a mysterious new planet, one long steeped in folklore. Could Planet X exist?