The World's Greatest

They are the people that rock our world; what rocks theirs? Beyond the Spotlight goes beyond fame to reveal the passions of celebrities.

Leonardo da Vinci: the most famous, most admired of all painters. Yet, the man himself remains elusive. Old accounts describe someone too handsome, too strong, too perfect to be accurate. Then, a chance discovery takes the art world by storm. Could it be an unknown self-portrait by da Vinci?

This documentary feature chronicles the amazing life story of Joseph Greenstein, “The Mighty Atom – Strongest Man In The World”. Given a death sentence as a young child, standing only 5’4”, Greenstein would go on to create and master unusual feats of strength.

An original series that tells the often unknown stories of the men and women who have defined America and its place in the world.

Inspiration, power, greed, scandal—a story that was made for the movies. The gripping drama of how Hollywood was built.

Claude Dornier is a world-renowned name and his life was dedicated to aviation.

Wonder what it’s like to move like the world’s greatest athletes? This series explores the science behind incredible feats of athleticism.

Author and historian Howard Means reveals the real story of the man who inspired the legend of Johnny Appleseed and the impact he had on pioneers settling the American frontier.

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.

Celebrating the world's most notable people, including: explorers, leaders, and legends in art and entertainment.