Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Examining the most incredible architectural constructions of antiquity, those that inspired our engineers and helped build the modern world.

A risky expedition along thoroughfares that harbor mortal danger for those who use them or live on them.

Investigating mankind's insatiable necessity to move faster and further; for pleasure, for work, to explore, to survive.

In the second World War, a new generation of planes and daredevil pilots take aerial combat to deadly new heights.

Ex-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.

These are the Innovators, explorers, and incredible minds that pursue progress… at any price.

In a mountainous region best known for pandas and earthquakes, there are no roads, no cars, no buses. But there is ... a train. We tell the story of the last working narrow gauge steam railway in China.

Could the Allies have won the war without aviation? Discover what went on behind the scenes of the historic, ambitious aerial battle that raged over Normandy.

A risky expedition along thoroughfares that harbor mortal danger for those who use them or live on them.

The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?

For centuries, roads enabled exploration, trade, and travel. But the world's most treacherous roads hold great dangers: even death.

Between 1939 and 1945, thousands of World War II wrecks disappeared and remained hidden...until now. Watch their remarkable stories.

Industry and globalization have been preoccupied with technologies that allow us to travel faster. However, due to technological advancements, our means of transport have become more and more inefficient, more harmful to the environment. It’s time to revolutionize the way we travel.

Witness how technological visions become reality with the largest containership the world has ever seen. The largest cargo ship ever built is as large as four soccer fields, reaching 400 meters long and 63 meters wide.

A look at the history and development of the multi-billion dollar civil aviation industry–from troubled beginnings through modern marvels.

What's My Car Worth takes viewers on a tour of the greatest garages in the U.S. Car assessment experts offer sellers their best bets.

Follow three iconic trains as they travel the length of New Zealand and discover the nation’s diverse and dramatic landscapes.

Nowadays, new high-tech trucks roam the highways boasting precise drivability, energy efficiency, and all-around safety. Our documentary addresses the safety issues of truck driving and shows the development and construction of a new truck.

Railway engineers conquered nature, excessive heights, and treacherous terrain to build the World's Most Dangerous Railway Lines.

Mobility is a concept that humans have pondered over for centuries, if not millennia. But how can we transport more people and freight? How do we make mobility as safe as possible? How do we make it environmentally friendly?

Close Proximity dives into a world of cars, trucks and tire burn through the unique life of professional drift car driver Matt Field.

Mat Watson looks for rare and precious classics in the auto industry.

Go behind the scenes with the drivers and pit crews fighting for victory at the Total 24 Hours of Spa GT3 race in Belgium.

Thousands of ship wrecks lie at the bottom of the sea, among them the wrecks "Wakashio", "MT Haven" and "Orient Queen".

Travel worldwide as we meet the legends and revisit major milestones from the early days of motor racing through the present day.

Widely regarded as the first woman of Native American and African American descent to have a pilot’s license, Bessie Coleman has long inspired women like her to reach their dreams. Unfortunately, her career ended with a tragic plane crash — but her legacy lives on.

In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and ended in disaster. Shackleton's Captain Frank Worsley was the driving force behind the survival of the crew.

125 years of Mercedes-Benz history is intertwined with the auction of several 500K and 540K roadsters. Includes archival footage, along with commentary from Sterling Moss, Michael Bock, Jochen Mass, Tommy Kendall and Karl Ludvigsen.

An in-depth look at the history of the automobile: from the early years of development to the technologically advanced vehicles of today.

Almost like driving one...take a glimpse under the hood and inside 5 classic American-made cars from the 1920's to the 1960's.

NPR’s Peter Sagal takes us on an irreverent romp through American history to reveal how money makes the world go around.

From classic cars to supercars, two creative auto lovers–Elo and Will–just can’t resist turning beat-up jalopies into Ultimate Wheels.

Explore alternative car cultures across the USA with Supercar Blondie and her unrivaled access to some of the World’s most exclusive cars.

Steep passes, deep gorges and wilderness define the world's most dangerous roads, where extreme terrain and weather make journeys a risk.

Explore exotic cars, test drives and vintage collectibles from museums and private collections, along with jaw-dropping restorations.

Three young racers—NHRA’s Brian Olatunji, NASCAR’s Juan Carlos Blum, and Formula Drifter Jhonnattan Castro—chase championship glory.

Master builder Bryan Fuller and journalist Mike Seate meet top builders worldwide—transforming stock bikes into speed demons.

Ex-Harley dealer Dale Walksler crisscrosses the U.S., hunting long-forgotten motorcycle gems for his Wheels Through Time Museum.

Professional Superbike racer Larry Pegram and his family-based team navigate life on and off the track.

Cafe Racer TV explores the craft and culture of motorcycles—emphasizing cafe racers while bending the rules for a good story.

Follow the brave divers who journey to the depths of the Baltic Sea to uncover its hidden war stories.

High-stakes classic car deals, thrilling restorations and racetrack drama—welcome to the world of Legendary Motorcar.

Cafe Racer TV explores the craft and culture of motorcycles—emphasizing cafe racers while bending the rules for a good story.

Explore exotic cars, test drives and vintage collectibles from museums and private collections, along with jaw-dropping restorations.

High-stakes classic car deals, thrilling restorations and racetrack drama—welcome to the world of Legendary Motorcar.

High-stakes classic car deals, thrilling restorations and racetrack drama—welcome to the world of Legendary Motorcar.

Professional Superbike racer Larry Pegram and his family-based team navigate life on and off the track.

Pan Am was the most famous airline in the world—and it stood for the American way of life. It soared to incredible heights, then crashed hard. Three decades after its demise, the Pan Am "myth" lives on. This is a story of technical feats, daring pioneering deeds and great challenges.