Three siblings whose mother was from the Musqueam First Nation travel to their father's village in China in order to...
Over two million men from across Asia fought in the First World War. Discover what their sacrifices meant to the war...
The first class of Dalit caste students take on the ISC high school graduation exams to find a brighter future for...
Exiled journalist and activist Masih Alinejad, who has millions of followers on Instagram, amplifies the voices of...
Follows the remarkable story of Indian activist Vinay Shetty, who is fighting to save two children who are dying from...
Bollywood-obsessed Anita Rani goes beyond the glitz and glam to discover the secrets of the mega-successful Indian film...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
The largest concentration of sacred rock art in the world lies in the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia. Waves of...
In May 1914, the Komagata Maru was refused permission to land in Vancouver, forcing the prospective immigrants from...
Journalists Babita Sharma and Adnan Sarwar travel along either side of the volatile Indian-Pakistan border to discover...
Every winter, nuns from a Tibetan Buddhist monastery travel to a small wooden house to meditate and kowtow tirelessly...
Journalist and author Anjan Sundaram travels across India, examining contentious issues and deciphering what they mean...
News anchor Cheryl Marella travels across Indonesia, examining contentious issues and deciphering what they mean to the...
Journalist Yumi Araki travels across Japan, examining contentious issues and deciphering what they mean to the country...
Journalist Atom Araullo travels across the Philippines, examining hot-button issues and deciphering what they mean to...
Classicist Bettany Hughes journeys to temples, palaces and cities as she discovers the fascinating past and traditions...
Inspired by his father's childhood memories of Iran, an artist creates an installation that he hopes will lead to a...
With the story of three brothers at its heart, this documentary chronicles the rise of Australia's Bangarra Dance...
With only a 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook as his guide, Michael Portillo journeys across Asia by railway to explore the...
With his classic Bradshaw's 1913 guide to India in hand, Michael Portillo sets off an a series of train journeys across...
An in-depth look at the work, life and times of the world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Joanna Lumley follows the historic Silk Road from Venice to Kyrgyzstan, experiencing the fascinating cultures and...
From remote Indonesian islands to ancient Petra, Joanna Lumley embarks on an epic voyage retracing the spice trails that...
Renowned for her extensive use of polka dots, contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama's fierce determination and creative...
Three educated, professional women in China - labelled "leftover women" because they are unmarried - try to balance...
Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of Japanese gardens and what we have learned from them. He visits Japan...
Dan Snow, Anita Rani, Robert Llewellyn and John Sergeant are in India, exploring the world's busiest railway at the...
Kiwi adventurer Ellis Emmett embarks on a sailing adventure through the South Pacific, exploring remote islands and...
The epic story of the drink that changed the world - tea - and the remarkable influence it has had on cultures, beliefs...
An archive of vintage home movies reveals the everyday experiences of a Chinese American family during the Depression...
Explore the scenic wonders and wildlife of the mighty Sky River, which begins high in the Himalayas and ends in the...
Some 70 years after the Japanese Army forced them into sexual slavery during WWII, three former "comfort women" share...
A collection of original documentaries featuring compelling stories by emerging filmmakers from Asia.
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy arrived in 1970s Los Angeles and built a multimillion-dollar donut empire that scared Dunkin'...
Rob Collins rediscovers the ancient innovations and scientific inventions of Australia's First People - the world's...
Singaporean curator and scholar Peter Lee explores the rise and fall of Southeast Asia's great empires, and how their...
Singaporean scholar and curator Peter Lee travels to Japan and South Korea to seek out epic legends and vibrant...
Journalist Samira Ahmed travels to places few Westerners have seen as she explores the complex and fascinating history...
Kate Humble travels through India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, discovering how spices were once so coveted that a small...
Historian Michael Wood explores China on a fascinating journey through the landscapes, people, stories and cultures that...
Explore life on the highest mountain plateau on Earth, a beautiful and otherworldly place that is also one of the...
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Feature Documentary at the 96th Academy Awards. Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, India...
In the Philiippines, journalist Maria Ressa and her team fight for democracy and take a stand against President Duterte...
Aaron Pedersen explores some of Australia's most fascinating animals, from orcas and parrots to the iconic red kangaroo.
From Asia's Coral Triangle to the Great Barrier Reef, discover how the Pacific's unique habitats shape the living...
An in-depth look at the work, life and times of the world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Anjan Sundaram examines how the cow has become idolized and politicized by the country's Hindu right-wing groups, with devastating consequences to some of India's communities.
From the mountains of Yunnan province to a colourful Malaysian wedding, tea is sustenance for the mind, body and soul.
Joanna travels from the snow-crested peaks of the High Caucasus in Georgia to the glittering city of Baku in Azerbaijan, taking in the delicacies, art and history of the region.
Samira travels to the crumbling ruins of an ancient walled city and reflects back to when Persia faced its gravest threat: Genghis Khan.
Joanna sees how silk cemented Venice's reputation as a centre of luxury, then travels to Cappadocia, once a sanctuary for weary travellers.
Atom Araullo meets with natural disaster survivors and armed rebel groups to explore how this archipelago has defined the Filipino way of life.
Samira tells the story of the clash between two powerful civilizations and why Iran was the only country in the Middle East to preserve its language and culture.
Some 70 years after the Japanese Army forced them into sexual slavery during WWII, three former "comfort women" share their stories in the hopes that their horrific past will never be repeated.
Joanna travels to Zanzibar, where merchants from around the world have left their mark on architecture, religion and music, before ending her journey in the ancient city of Petra.
Catholicism in the Philippines is at a crossroads. Atom Araullo explores the issues confronting the Church in this deeply religious nation.
Journalist Samira Ahmed reveals how Persia's powerful kings built a vast empire that was the envy of the ancient world.
Just past the low-lying, steamy plains of Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra River meets the ocean in the Bay of Bengal.
In Madagascar, Joanna discovers the secrets of the world's second most expensive spice, vanilla - from the unique way it's grown to how it's dealt on the streets.
The Philippines is one of the world's most gender-equal nations, but could President Duterte be rolling this back? Atom Araullo meets women responding to an era of "toxic masculinity."
Michael Wood looks at how revolution has been a recurring fact of life in Chinese history and how three revolutions forever changed the landscape of China.
Michael Wood looks at how revolution has been a recurring fact of life in Chinese history and how three revolutions...
In Madagascar, Joanna discovers the secrets of the world's second most expensive spice, vanilla - from the unique way it...