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Last updated March 10, 2025
TEDTalks: Rebel Design
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsRebellious creative designers craft elegant solutions to our most unshakable problems and turn the mundane into the marvelous. Through art, objects and computer programs, these TED presenters are changing our concepts of beauty and practicality.
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TEDTalks: Artistry and Illusion
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAstounding artists, photographers and illusionists enchant the audience with these TEDTalks which boggle the mind and stir the heart. You won't believe your eyes as these presenters discuss and demonstrate their crafts.
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TEDTalks: Knowledge Is Power
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsCan our educational system teach tomorrow's big thinkers, or are we in a serious education crisis? Step inside new learning paradigms of the future as these TEDTalks speakers present their bold ideas about teaching and comprehension.
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Icons of Power
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsNational Geographic presents in-depth profiles of some of the most ruthless and ambitious rulers in history, including England's oft-married Henry VIII, Russian Empress Catherine the Great and France's exceptional strategist, Napoleon.
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Nazi Hunters: Season 1
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Nazi Hunters each painstakingly hunted down a few of the most hated and reviled individuals on earth, sometimes using methods that at times would often horrify their own supporters.
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Nazi Hunters
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe Nazi Hunters each painstakingly hunted down a few of the most hated and reviled individuals on earth, sometimes using methods that at times would often horrify their own supporters.
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Icons of Power
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsMeet four of history's most iconic rulers and learn about their long-lasting influence in this documentary series from National Geographic. These profiles spotlight the power and drive of Catherine the Great, Henry VIII, Napoleon and Peter the Great.
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Alexandria
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsHistorian Bettany Hughes delves into the history of Alexandria, Egypt, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. to become the world's first global center of culture.
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Crusade in the Pacific: America at War
1951 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAs fierce battles raged on in Europe during World War II, the Pacific Theater was just as contentious and bloody. This fascinating documentary takes viewers into the heart of the action, from Manchuria to Hiroshima. Get to know the key players of this dramatic and deadly power struggle through this collection of 24 episodes that explore the weaponry and strategies employed in the war, as well as the brave soldiers who fought in it.
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1000 Ways to Die: Season 1
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe first season of this tongue-in-cheek Spike TV series celebrates the stupidity of the human race by documenting real stories of death via unusual circumstances, such as a man who dies of heat exhaustion while trapped inside a fish suit.
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1000 Ways to Die: Season 2
2009 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAlways amazing and often macabre, this documentary series re-creates some of the strangest fatal accidents ever recorded. In Season 2 that includes death by lava lamp, acupuncture, harmonica and more -- all illustrated via computer animation.
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1000 Ways to Die
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsCombing through the morbid archives of odd death records, this tongue-in-cheek Spike channel series highlights the science behind the unfortunate incidents that have led to the world's strangest demises.
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Crusade in the Pacific: America at War
1951 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAs fierce battles raged on in Europe during World War II, the Pacific Theater was just as contentious and bloody. This documentary takes viewers into the heart of the action of this dramatic and deadly power struggle, from Manchuria to Hiroshima.
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TEDTalks: Music Revolution
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe world's most mesmerizing artists push the boundaries of music with jaw-dropping performances and breathtaking ideas. Musicians from jazz, classical, beatbox and other diverse fields demonstrate their talent and imagination.
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TEDTalks: The Capitalism Paradox
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAs the world's economy muddles through "the great recession," how will capitalism reinvent itself? TED speakers -- including Niall Ferguson, Naomi Klein, Alain de Botton, Stefan Sagmeister and many others -- place their bets and discuss prosperity.
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TEDTalks: Sex, Secrets & Love
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWould you die for love? Would you lie for love? These presenters' insights on sex, secrets and love are as surprising as they are delightful. Experts and humorists speak candidly about desire and attraction to illustrate the wonder of love.
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TEDTalks: Icons
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWatch these iconic, high-profile personalities talk in depth about their lives, their visions and their ambitions. Richard Branson, Jane Goodall, Bono, Stephen Hawking and J.J. Abrams are among the many well-known presenters who share their stories.
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TEDTalks: It's (Not Just) a Guy Thing
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsTED brings you the ultimate "guy'd book" with these testosterone-heavy topics that typically appeal to males. From being strapped to a jet aircraft to hacking a game controller, these presenters' curiosity and heroics will inspire both sexes.
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TEDTalks: The Capitalism Paradox
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAs the world's economy muddles through "the great recession," how will capitalism reinvent itself? TED speakers -- including Niall Ferguson, Naomi Klein, Alain de Botton, Stefan Sagmeister and many others -- place their bets and discuss prosperity.
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TEDTalks: Sex, Secrets & Love
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWould you die for love? Would you lie for love? These presenters' insights on sex, secrets and love are as surprising as they are delightful. Experts and humorists speak candidly about desire and attraction to illustrate the wonder of love.
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TEDTalks: Icons
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWatch these iconic, high-profile personalities talk in depth about their lives, their visions and their ambitions. Richard Branson, Jane Goodall, Bono, Stephen Hawking and J.J. Abrams are among the many well-known presenters who share their stories.
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TEDTalks: It's (Not Just) a Guy Thing
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsTED brings you the ultimate "guy'd book" with these testosterone-heavy topics that typically appeal to males. From being strapped to a jet aircraft to hacking a game controller, these presenters' curiosity and heroics will inspire both sexes.
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TEDTalks: Doctors on the Cusp
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsFrom the peak of Mount Everest to the bottom of a test tube, enjoy these talks that explore the making of medical wonders. Knifeless surgery and a 3D printer that produces a transplantable kidney are some of the fascinating findings.
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TEDTalks: For All of Womankind
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsCelebrate extraordinary women of our time, who are conquering the world with their drive, wit, intelligence and grace. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, actress Jane Fonda and author Arianna Huffington are among the presenters.
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TEDTalks: Humanity's Future
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsBold predictions and stern warnings -- are we heading for a final countdown or a new frontier? These TED presenters peer into mankind's future as they share their visions of what lies ahead ... and what can be corrected.
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