CuriosityStream Documentaries
Season 2020
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CuriosityStream is the world’s first streaming service dedicated to quality, factual television programming, created by the Founder and former Chairman of Discovery Communications, John Hendricks. Launched in 2015, the service is now available in 196 countries worldwide on multiple TV, desktop and mobile devices. CuriosityStream creates, curates and distributes the world’s best nonfiction documentary content available without commercial interruptions, anytime and anywhere. The service hosts over 1,500 titles providing deep dives into science, history, technology and nature, including a growing slate of exclusive CuriosityStream Original programming.
Where to Watch Season 2020
52 Episodes
- Pompeii: Disaster StreetE1
Pompeii: Disaster StreetFor the first time in 70 years, archaeologists have uncovered new areas of ancient Pompeii. With exclusive access to the dig, see how the latest artifacts and DNA science are changing history and discover the real stories of what happened to the unfortunate souls who didn’t escape to the city gates. - Coronavirus: Combating the OutbreakE2
Coronavirus: Combating the OutbreakOfficially designated as a pandemic, it seems as if COVID-19 has taken over the world. Lucky for us, this isn’t the first time we’ve had to deal with a serious virus outbreak. Experts share the methods currently in place to slow down this infectious disease. - Climate Impact Asia: Part 1: Sea Level RiseE3
Climate Impact Asia: Part 1: Sea Level RiseBy 2100 over 1 billion people on Earth will live in low-lying coastal zones. 70% of these will live in Southeast Asia, one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate change. The next decade will be the most critical for the future existence of these societies. - Climate Impact Asia: Part 2: Coastal HazardsE4
Climate Impact Asia: Part 2: Coastal HazardsNatural hazards remain a constant challenge for over 400 million people who live in low lying communities built along major mega delta regions in coastal zones. Events like typhoons and tsunamis threaten their very survival. - Climate Impact Asia: Part 3: Volcanoes and TectonicsE5
Climate Impact Asia: Part 3: Volcanoes and TectonicsMany people now know that climate change is real, that they see the data or they see the observations for themselves. What's needed now is a sense of urgency. We have within the next decade exceedingly important decisions to make. - Climate Impact Asia: Part 4: Food SecurityE6
Climate Impact Asia: Part 4: Food SecurityRice, it's a staple food for many in Asia. It provides 1/3 of the energy in the average Asian diet and is the income source for more than 500 million people. So, what is the future of our staple foods like rice? And how do we address the uncertainty that we face in these changing times? - Unsinkable: Japan's Lost BattleshipE8
Unsinkable: Japan's Lost BattleshipFor Masahiro Ohishi, a 19-year old crewman, Musashi was literally the King Kong of the sea, an invincible force impossible to sink. To Bob Freligh, an American navy pilot, sent to destroy her, she was the largest and most heavily armed battleship he’d ever set eyes on. Built in total secret Musashi was finally unleashed in the world’s largest sea battle, which began on October 24, 1944 in the Philippines. Japan’s navy gambled on winning a decisive victory to turn the tide of World War II. Instead Musashi, the pride of the Japanese fleet, ended up at the bottom of the ocean. How did this unsinkable giant go down so fast? Was it overwhelming American air power? Or a fatal design flaw? 70 years later American deep sea explorers and Japanese military experts are determined to solve this 70-year old mystery. But first they must find the missing Musashi. - Bright Now | Antarctica Science Below ZeroE9
Bright Now | Antarctica Science Below ZeroAntarctica is a mysterious and unexplored continent. Thanks to the Chilean Antarctic Institute and the research center Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems of High Latitudes, a group of scientists are suffering the extreme temperatures to study climate change and the earth's ocean currents. - Search for Our Sun's Lost PlanetE10
Search for Our Sun's Lost PlanetIs it possible that there is a hidden planet within our own solar system? New evidence suggests that the fabled Planet X, or Planet 9, may indeed exist… but where? Meet the teams racing to discover and redefine our planetary neighborhood. - Tsunamis: Facing a Global ThreatE11
Tsunamis: Facing a Global ThreatA worldwide scientific investigation on tsunamis. Thanks to exclusive access in Palu, Indonesia, follow the UN’s hand-picked scientific team of "tsunamis hunters". Where do they strike? How do they submerge us? What can we do to survive them? - Coronavirus: Race For a VaccineE12
Coronavirus: Race For a VaccineAccording to current estimates, a widely available COVID-19 vaccine will likely be available within the next 12 months. Why so long? Learn how vaccines are developed and explore the current state of the coronavirus landscape, guided by the scientists on the ground trying to find a solution. - Bolero: A Global HitE15
Bolero: A Global HitBolero is played every 15 minutes in the world. This film tries to answer how this famous melody inspired and influenced the world pop-culture? It explores the complexity and the richness of a piece so simple in appearance: the emotions it triggers, vertigo it creates, the words it inspires. - Coronavirus: Psychology of a PandemicE16
Coronavirus: Psychology of a PandemicWith countries racing to combat COVID-19 and communities across the world on lockdown, the world's attention has been directed towards medical solutions to this disease outbreak. However, there's another largely unseen health factor currently at play: our mental well-being. - Precision: The Measure of All ThingsE18
Precision: The Measure of All ThingsDeep underground in a vault beneath Paris, which no army has dared invade, lives the definitive kilogram. But there is a problem; it’s losing weight! This program charts the history of mass measurement and the modern-day race to replace the Kilo with something more stable. - Face to Face | Pepsi vs. CocaE19
Face to Face | Pepsi vs. CocaPepsi vs Coke: a duel between giants which has lasted for more than a century, at a cost of billions of dollars. Pepsi vs Coke: a hundred-years-war with unparalleled socio-economic stakes, countless victims, spies, underhand maneuvers, truces, and renewed attacks. - Genius of the Ancient World | ConfuciusE20
Genius of the Ancient World | ConfuciusIn this third episode, Bettany investigates the game-changing ideas of Confucius. Confucius is considered the first Chinese thinker to take a systematic, philosophical approach to the social, political, and moral challenges of his world. - The Secret Rules of Modern Living: AlgorithmsE21
The Secret Rules of Modern Living: AlgorithmsIn this coding special, Professor Marcus du Sautoy lifts the veil on The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms. Our lives are touched by Algorithms every day. They are ubiquitous - yet most of us are unaware of their extraordinary impact on our everyday lives. - Face to Face | Mandela vs. De KlerkE22
Face to Face | Mandela vs. De KlerkWould Nelson Mandela have gone down in history without Frederik de Klerk? And vice versa? The question is more than pertinent in view of the extent to which the destinies of South Africa’s first black president and the last leader of the apartheid regime are linked. - What's My Car Worth? | Gallardo SpyderE25
What's My Car Worth? | Gallardo SpyderKeith and Josh catch up with an old friend selling an Yenko in Scottsdale. Barrett-Jackson continues to show that they have something for everyone, as Keith hops behind the wheel of a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster. Auctions America proves the new-school packs some punch with a Lamborghini Gallardo. - What's My Car Worth? | Legendary 289 CobraE26
What's My Car Worth? | Legendary 289 CobraAuctions America finds Keith and Josh transported to the ‘60s. Keith cruises in an award-winning 1961 Corvette, while Josh tests out a ’65 Corvair in a classic color combination- a perfect example for anyone looking to break into the collector car hobby. - What's My Car Worth? | The GNX- Buick's Last Muscle CarE27
What's My Car Worth? | The GNX- Buick's Last Muscle CarKeith and Josh start the show with plenty of muscle at Barrett-Jackson’s world-renowned collector car auction, where Josh discovers a GTO Judge and Buick’s last muscle car- the ’87 GNX. At Auctions America, Keith takes a spin in a Land Cruiser with a twist: a diesel engine. - What's My Car Worth? | Million Dollar FerrariE28
What's My Car Worth? | Million Dollar FerrariKeith and Josh head to Barrett-Jackson where some formidable names are put to the test. A Shelby GT500 “King of the Road” and a Dodge Challenger Hellcat will prove their worth. Keith brings out his inner James Bond in a striking Lotus Esprit, and burns some rubber in a Mustang GT. - Breakthrough Flight of the Dragon (Mission Update)E29
Breakthrough Flight of the Dragon (Mission Update)On May 30, 2020, NASA and SpaceX made history, launching U.S. Astronauts aboard the first commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. See rare, newly released footage of their historic flight, from launch to arrival onboard the ISS. - Asteroids: The Source of Life?E30
Asteroids: The Source of Life?In February 2019, after hurtling 300 million kilometers from Earth, the Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2 landed on the asteroid Ryugu. We follow the team behind the mission, as they sample parts of the asteroid and return it to our planet. - Hidden AustraliaE33
Hidden AustraliaAustralia is known for its sun-kissed beaches, however the 2,500 miles between the coasts are made up of a patchwork of contrasting landscapes: tropical rainforests, snow-capped mountains, dry woodlands, giant wetlands, tropical reefs, and hostile desert. These vast tracts of wilderness boast some of the world’s most unique and bizarre wildlife. In this ‘hidden’ Australia, there is a surprise at every turn. - These Birds Were Made for WalkingE34
These Birds Were Made for WalkingFew things are more wondrous than the gift of flight, but some birds have chosen to give it up – the question is, why? Whether it is to save energy, tap into new food resources, or invest in other skills, they all have their reasons. But one thing’s for sure: it doesn’t make flightless birds any less weird and wonderful. Non-fliers include the biggest, fastest, deepest diving, and most dangerous birds on the planet. - Magical FjordsE35
Magical FjordsFjords’ majestic and dramatic landscapes are just the tip of the iceberg. Fjords stand witness to the greatest wonders of the animal kingdom. Whether just below the surface, at the depths of the sea floor, or on dry land, the fjords offer an incredible bounty of wildlife. Their majesty is a testament to the variety of creatures that thrive in their shadows. - Breakthrough Flight of the Dragon, Part 3 (Mission Update)
E39Breakthrough Flight of the Dragon, Part 3 (Mission Update)On August 2, 2020, two NASA astronauts plunged back to Earth aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule. Witness their historic flight, from the first manned launch from the US in nearly a decade, to the first splashdown attempt since the Apollo era. - MIA: Hunt for a WWII Plane
E40MIA: Hunt for a WWII PlaneEx-CIA agent Ben Smith and a retired FBI officer journey through the Jungles of Burma in search of answers to a family mystery. They are searching for a crashed WWII plane that went down in this little-known, but important, theater of WWII, the perilous “Hump” - an airbridge over the Himalayas. - Saint Patrick's Greatest GiftE42
Saint Patrick's Greatest GiftSaint Patrick's Greatest Gift explores the little-known story of a patron saint who we celebrate every year in the United States and around the world. His actions led to the saving of literacy and by extension, Western Civilization. Based on the New York Times Bestsellers book series, The Hinges of History, by author and historian Thomas Cahill. - Never Home Alone: The Wildlife of Kitchens, Bathrooms, and BeyondE44
Never Home Alone: The Wildlife of Kitchens, Bathrooms, and BeyondWe may not always be able to see them, but trust us, they're there. This is the story of the wildlife that may as well be our roommates. From the first cockroaches who shared our caves to the not so “sterile” homes of those living on the international space station. - Migrations: Frequent FlyersE46
Migrations: Frequent FlyersHalf of all bird species undertake annual migrations, everything from heavy-bodied swans to delicate hummingbirds. Migration is one of the most remarkable phenomena on the planet, hosts of animals of all shapes and sizes demonstrating incredible feats of endurance. - Signs of Evil: The Runes of the SS
E51Signs of Evil: The Runes of the SSThe symbol of the SS, Hitler’s Schutzstaffel, stands for terror and the murder of millions. The penniless graphic artist Walter Heck was given the job of designing the jagged, rune-like characters in 1929. The “sig” rune was rooted deep in the ideological cosmos of the Nazis and their supporters. They saw themselves as the descendants of the Teutons and declared the runes to be humanity’s original Germanic script. The symbol was meant to unite Heinrich Himmler’s “Black Order”. But did it escape their notice that it was originally of Semitic origin? In October 1945, the Allies passed a law banning the Nazi Party and all associated organisations, including the SS. The young Federal Republic even forbade all Nazi symbols. This documentary tells the gripping story of the SS symbol, from the Middle Ages to the present day.