Movies and TvShows featuring "discovery" theme.

Storage Wars is a reality TV show that follows a group of buyers who bid on abandoned storage lockers in the hope of finding valuable items. The show features intense competition, unexpected discoveries, and occasional staged incidents. One of the buyers is an Elvis impersonator, adding a unique twist to the mix. From using bolt cutters to uncovering hidden treasures, the auctions are filled with excitement and suspense. The show provides a glimpse into the world of storage unit auctions and the competitive nature of the buyers.

Blue's Clues is an educational children's television series that follows the adventures of Blue, a blue puppy, and her owner, Steve. Together, they solve puzzles and find clues to discover answers to questions. The show encourages preschoolers to think critically and engage in interactive play.

The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including Europe, Africa and the United States.

Go, Diego, Go! is a fun and educational TV show that follows the adventures of Diego, a young boy who can talk to animals. Along with his animal friends, Diego goes on exciting missions to rescue and care for wild animals. With his cousin and sister by his side, Diego teaches young viewers about animals, nature, and the importance of conservation in a fun and interactive way.

Da Vinci's Demons follows the life of Leonardo da Vinci during his time in Renaissance Italy. The show explores his genius inventions, his love affairs, and his dealings with the Catholic Church and powerful figures of the time. With a touch of fantasy and mystery, it provides an exciting glimpse into the life of this brilliant artist and inventor.

Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, joins a team at Bletchley Park to crack the German Enigma code during World War II. As he works to decrypt the code, he struggles with his troubled private life and faces discrimination due to his homosexuality.

Food: Fact or Fiction?, hosted by Michael McKean, explores age-old adages and uncovers fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

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Go Jetters follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes, Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz, as they travel the globe with their friend and mentor Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn. Together they save the world's most famous landmarks from the mischievous meddlings of their nemesis, Grandmaster Glitch.

A magazine show with each segment telling the story of a country, a civilization, a period or emblematic characters, rich in iconography and archival images.

When a British archaeologist discovers a dangerous vampire worm in a small town, she must team up with a local folk musician to stop its deadly reign. Filled with sexual symbolism and dark humor, this comedy horror movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.

As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.

The Sex Files is a television program appearing on Discovery Channel Canada and shown on CTVglobemedia around midnight hours, because of content. It talks about several issues of sexuality, from genetics, reproduction, sexual orientation, puberty, etc. It does contain nudity, which is why it is shown in the midnight hours, but the nudity is done from a scientific point-of-view showing exactly what the topic is visually, good for people who want information on sexuality and the biology behind it. In Europe the show was called Sex Sense and featured a male narrator. The number of episodes and their titles were the same but the episodes themselves were slightly different as the more explicit scenes were replaced. It aired on Discovery Channel Europe. Starting with episode 41, it is broadcast in high-definition.

This TV mini-series follows the life of Christopher Columbus, from his early years in Genoa, Italy, to his famous voyages of discovery in the 15th century. It explores his encounters with European royalty, court intrigue, and his navigation skills that led to the discovery of the New World. The series also touches on themes of religious conversion, exploration, and the clash between European settlers and native populations.

Strange Days on Planet Earth is a four-part television program on PBS concerning human impact on the environment. It is narrated by Edward Norton. The show was produced by Sea Studios Foundation. Strange Days on Planet Earth grew into an ongoing partnership with the National Geographic Society to bring focus on our personal connection to the planet’s life systems. The series were broadcast on PBS to over 12 million viewers in the U.S. and millions more in Europe, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2007–2008, the Strange Days initiative focused on the global issues acing the ocean, under the name Strange Days Ocean.

In the year 2047, a group of teenagers living in a dystopian colony called New Babyl discover a relic from the past. This relic leads them to a revelation about their society and themselves. As they navigate the challenges of their world, they must also prepare for an annual music competition that has the power to change their lives.

Eleven-year old genius and kid-scientist Anne has invented and built her own amazing androids. Nick discovers Anne's secret junkyard laboratory and enlists the help of Shania to befriend Anne and her mechanical companions. Together they help solve Anne's scientific problems through real-life solutions.