Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of the solar system, each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. Volcanoes three times higher than Everest, geysers erupting with icy plumes, cyclones larger than Earth lasting hundreds of years. Each of our celestial neighbors has a distinct personality and a unique story. In this five-part series, NOVA will explore the awesome beauty including Saturn's 175,000-mile-wide rings, Mars's ancient...

A two-hour documentary looking at this important historic event from several perspectives, the American, Canadian, British and Native American. The program will have some limited but very well done reenactments and major historians, authors, and experts.

Examines the life and reputation of the general, whose military successes made him the scourge of the Union and the hero of the Confederacy, and who was elevated to almost god-like status by his admirers after his death.

Examines why it is that animals and humans require sleep in order to survive, and the role in which it plays in memory, trauma, and emotion regulation.

Traces the evolution of humankind, discussing the many ways that our animal ancestors have shaped our anatomical structure.

Host Michael Wood takes his audience through a chronological history of India.

Collection of episodes about the manufacturing of various personal transportation vehicles and their parts.

Join actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the origins of the song Silent night, journeying to the Austrian village of Oberndorf as well as the city of Salzburg, where the story of the world's favorite carol had its origins.

Amateur bakers compete to be named the United Kingdom's best baker.

Follows chef Marcus Samuelsson as he travels to different cities around America to explore old and new culinary traditions and practices.