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Each episode, a celebrity explores their ancestry, discovering things about their past that they never knew.

This four-part documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker Raoul Peck ("I Am Not Your Negro," HBO's "Sometimes in April") pushes the boundaries of traditional documentary filmmaking, offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism, from America to Africa and its impact on society today.

Explore the fascinating world of drugs as Hamilton Morris takes you on a journey through their history, chemistry, and societal impacts. From the extraordinary to the obscure, this series sheds light on the effects and uses of some of the world's most intriguing substances.

In the lawless land of Gando, fierce bandits will stop at nothing to fight for their precious homeland and loved ones - even if it means life or death.

Rome, 1983. After leaving a music lesson, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi vanishes - embroiling the Vatican in a decades-long mystery.

The series is set in Italy in the midst of the political turmoil of the early 1990s and follows a young police detective attempting to root out corruption and organised crime.

Delves into the shocking scandals from the oldest beauty pageant of America, now struggling to remain relevant to a new generation whose views on beauty and sexual politics have drastically changed.

An investigative team looks into the mysteries behind the case of Dr. Thomas Hicks, who sold babies illegally from his clinic in the 1950s and 1960s, as the "Hicks Babies" begin to reunite to search for answers.

At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.

Exploring the mass gang movement that originated in Birmingham and other industrial cities in the 19th century and evolved into modern gangsterism in the early 20th.

Terror in the Woods is a spine-chilling series that showcases real-life encounters with paranormal activities that occurred in the woods. Viewers can relive the hair-raising experiences of individuals who encountered unexplained phenomena and learn about the history of these haunted locations.

Butchers use their sharp knives and even sharper skills to carve their way through painstaking challenges, adapt to historical twists, and reveal secrets of the butcher's world.

1989, on the cusp of the Velvet Revoluition, Marie and her husband Viktor return home in Czechoslovakia after years of exile. After a car accident, Marie wakes up from a coma with no trace of Viktor.

Each short film represents the specific point of view of a filmmaker. Showcasing their unique take and visual style. By moving away from the traditional four-act treatment, the short film format provides filmmakers new flexibility in the types of stories they can tell. A new 30 for 30 Short will premiere monthly on Grantland.com and each one will be complemented by a written feature and additional material to provide context.

Exploring the dark side of nostalgia, The Deadliest Decade journeys back in time to recount murder investigations from the '80s. Excess and greed dangerously collide in this era of ego. This series takes viewers inside gripping and mystery-driven tales to reveal why the '80s are considered The Deadliest Decade in recent history.

A Kind of Spark is a powerful, heart-warming live action series about friendship, courage and self-belief based on the award-winning book by neurodivergent author, Elle McNicoll. It tells the inspirational story of an autistic teenager Addie. When she learns about the witch trials that happened centuries ago in her hometown of Juniper, Addie knows that there's more to the story of these 'witches', just as there is more to her own.

The cameras follow a British family as they take part in an extraordinary time traveling adventure to learn how a post war revolution in the food we eat has transformed the way we live.

Mike Tyson as you have not seen. ABC enters the ring with boxing legend, detailing his climb, crash and comeback.

This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them. It takes us to the mythic landscapes of Europe to explore some of most enduring legends produced by European culture.

Eight short monologues in response to the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act.

Sins of The City is a close-ended series that exposes the dark underbelly of a city you thought you knew, by highlighting the mysterious crimes that changed the community forever.

Intimate exploration of Black women, beauty, and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair.

CNN audiences are invited to look back at the 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020.

World-renowned paranormal investigator, Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes invites you to the world's scariest locations: abandoned amusement parks, menacing medieval castles, shadowy fortresses and more. He reveals the details of the haunting at these locations through spine-chilling firsthand accounts, eerie re-enactments and eye-opening interviews with locals and historians.

Michael Palin revisits his travel series, beginning with Around the World in 80 Days. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. The first episode revisits his visits to Venice, Cairo, Saudi Arabia, India, Hong Kong and China - a nation that was closed to most westerners at the time. Featuring contributions from fans and friends including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.