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TV guide - Sunday, 06/02/2024Now
12:00 AM
Unearthed
Deep in the Iraqi desert, a ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilization ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind this massive, ancient structure.
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01:00 AM
Extreme Airport Africa
An airliner dodges thunderstorms flying to a cyclone-damaged island; aerial firefighters cross the country to battle infernos; daredevil chainsaw operators hang underneath helicopters.
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02:00 AM
Ice Airport Alaska
Alaska's aviators fly into the wild for the world's toughest snowmobile race, Anchorage mechanics wrestle with a damaged 737's jet engine, and scientists take to the air to fight back against floods devastating remote communities.
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03:00 AM
Extreme Ice Machines
The Yeti is a custom-made snow-eater that keeps a critical Alaskan airport open for business; experts reveal how cutting-edge engineering and the latest technology keep this machine running in the toughest conditions.
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04:00 AM
Unearthed
Venice was once a fearsome superpower home to secrets, wealth, and treachery; today, scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover the city's ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.
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05:00 AM
Mysteries From Above
Over a hundred massive concrete arrows scattered across America; a giant chalk figure with an oversized phallus on an English hillside; a mysterious hole in the middle of a lake in Southern California.
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06:00 AM
Hell Below
In the opening weeks of World War II, a German U-Boat Commander launches a shocking attack against the Royal Navy in its own home port.
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07:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
From high above, a view of Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario, the Greater Toronto Area and the wonders of Thousand Islands National Park.
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08:00 AM
A Park for All Seasons
Quetico Provincial Park pioneers forest fire strategies and faces a declining moose population.
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08:30 AM
A Park for All Seasons
The jewel of the Ontario parks system gives a muse to Tom Thompson and draws many researchers.
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09:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
An aerial view of Cape Breton Island from the Canso Causeway to the Cape Breton Highlands.
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10:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
Northumberland Strait.
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11:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
From high above, a view of Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario, the Greater Toronto Area and the wonders of Thousand Islands National Park.
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12:00 PM
Unearthed
King Midas and his legendary golden touch is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology; using advanced archaeological methods, experts travel deep inside mysterious ancient mounds to investigate the truth behind the myth.
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01:00 PM
Mysteries From Above
A Turkish drought reveals a long-lost ancient Basilica and its secrets; a church spire punches through the surface of a toxic sludge in Romania; the hull of a massive ship in the North Sea answers decades old questions.
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02:00 PM
Aerial Africa
Hard to imagine that animals can survive in this arid land, but an aerial view of the life saving water holes will offer a rare glimpse of Namibia's wildlife.
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03:00 PM
Unearthed
Deep in the Iraqi desert, a ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilization ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind this massive, ancient structure.
 en
04:00 PM
Extreme Airport Africa
An airliner dodges thunderstorms flying to a cyclone-damaged island; aerial firefighters cross the country to battle infernos; daredevil chainsaw operators hang underneath helicopters.
 en
05:00 PM
Ice Airport Alaska
Alaska's aviators fly into the wild for the world's toughest snowmobile race, Anchorage mechanics wrestle with a damaged 737's jet engine, and scientists take to the air to fight back against floods devastating remote communities.
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06:00 PM
Extreme Ice Machines
A helicopter made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions; a trio of small but capable tugboats moves cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska.
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07:00 PM
Unearthed
King Midas and his legendary golden touch is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology; using advanced archaeological methods, experts travel deep inside mysterious ancient mounds to investigate the truth behind the myth.
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08:00 PM
Mysteries From Above
A Turkish drought reveals a long-lost ancient Basilica and its secrets; a church spire punches through the surface of a toxic sludge in Romania; the hull of a massive ship in the North Sea answers decades old questions.
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09:00 PM
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude
Grant Korgan uses his "hero flights" to uplift other disabled veterans and first responders. Fly For The Culture inspires young people of color to pursue a future in aviation. A photographer and pilot recreate an iconic photo over New York City.
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10:00 PM
How Did They Fix That?
Host Mike Davidson goes to the remote Atacama desert in Chile; at observatory ALMA he works alongside the expert team as they repair some of the world's biggest antennas.
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11:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
A behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of revolutionary buildings in Spain, New York, and a university campus in Florida.
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TV guide - Monday, 06/03/2024
12:00 AM
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude
Grant Korgan uses his "hero flights" to uplift other disabled veterans and first responders. Fly For The Culture inspires young people of color to pursue a future in aviation. A photographer and pilot recreate an iconic photo over New York City.
 en
01:00 AM
How Did They Fix That?
Host Mike Davidson goes to the remote Atacama desert in Chile; at observatory ALMA he works alongside the expert team as they repair some of the world's biggest antennas.
 en
02:00 AM
How Did They Build That?
A behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of revolutionary buildings in Spain, New York, and a university campus in Florida.
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03:00 AM
Extreme Ice Machines
A helicopter made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions; a trio of small but capable tugboats moves cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska.
 en
04:00 AM
Unearthed
King Midas and his legendary golden touch is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology; using advanced archaeological methods, experts travel deep inside mysterious ancient mounds to investigate the truth behind the myth.
 en
05:00 AM
Mysteries From Above
A Turkish drought reveals a long-lost ancient Basilica and its secrets; a church spire punches through the surface of a toxic sludge in Romania; the hull of a massive ship in the North Sea answers decades old questions.
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06:00 AM
Extreme Airport Africa
An airliner dodges thunderstorms flying to a cyclone-damaged island; aerial firefighters cross the country to battle infernos; daredevil chainsaw operators hang underneath helicopters.
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07:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
The Magdalen Islands.
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08:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
The west coast of Newfoundland is a story of cultural history and natural beauty, from the first European settlements at historic Port au Choix, to the incredible, scenery of Gros Morne National Park.
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09:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
St. John's Newfoundland and the Avalon peninsula to the unique islands.
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10:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
From St. John's heading north, the coastline is a maze of bays and inlets.
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11:00 AM
Canada: Over the Edge
From the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
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12:00 PM
The Battle of Normandy: 85 Days in Hell
On D-Day, Allied forces land in Normandy, France, to beat back the German troops and liberate France; previously unseen archival footage captures the 85-day struggle to liberate Europe and includes rare images of the battle itself.
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01:00 PM
Battle of Midway: The True Story
America's first victory in the Pacific during World War II is retold from the vantage point of the three U.S. attack planes as they overcame the enemy ambush to face off against the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a long-range fighter, in the air.
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02:00 PM
Black Panthers of WW2
Uncovers the inspiring stories of the U.S. Army's history-making 761st Tank Battalion (aka the Black Panthers); descendants and historians discuss the honour the first armored unit of its kind, entirely composed of African-American servicemen.
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03:00 PM
Battle at Sea: Jutland
New evidence may absolve a British admiral held to blame for World War I's largest battle at sea.
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04:00 PM
Race to Victory: WWII Europe
First-person accounts and rare color footage detail the final 100 days of World War II in Europe.
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05:00 PM
Race to Victory: WWII Pacific
The war was over in Europe but in the Pacific one of the bloodiest battles was being fought; a look at the bloody and history-altering final 100 days of the Pacific War, shown through rare war footage and first-person accounts.
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