National Geographic

The Vatican's silence in the face of Nazi atrocities remains one of the great controversies of our time. History has accused wartime pontiff Pope Pius XII of complicity in the Holocaust, and dubbed him "Hitler's Pope." But a key part of the story remained untold... the Vatican's covert effort to assassinate the Fuhrer.

More than 80 million years ago, the Oviraptor, a strange bird-like dinosaur, walked the sandy banks of an oasis in what is now the "Gobi in Mongolia." A creature that measured some 8 feet in length, its razor-shard claws were deadly weapons of protection for guarding its offspring from constant danger. Now join a daring expedition of scientists as they uncover a treasure trove of fossils, shattering long-held myths about this dinosaur's behavior.

National Geographic Channel dives into history on a quest to re-define Generation X. Each hour examines one major milestone of Generation X from the premiere of "Reality Bites" to the remarkable presidential election of 2008 to the legalization of gay marriage and then breaks it down to explore the political, cultural and economic forces at play. Using original interviews with gen X members and archival footage from the era, the series puts the Generation in the spotlight it has long deserved. ...

With three animal hospitals, husband-and-wife veterinarians Dr. Will Draper and Dr. Fran Tyler divide and conquer to treat the pets that flock to their practice. But running a successful vet practice while juggling the demands of a busy family life -- which includes their four teens, four dogs, two cats, two restaurants and grandma down the street -- can lead to some hairy situations!

Animal Fight Night presents the war between hunters and the hunted across the jaw-dropping frozen landscapes of Scandinavia, the prehistoric jungles of Madagascar, and the deadly deserts of Africa. In the wild, beasts of all sizes clash for supremacy over land, lust, and life. The series goes on a journey across the globe to witness firsthand some of the best and bloodiest battles in nature.

Discover the dramatic and uplifting world of wildlife rehabilitation, as dedicated rehabbers care for injured and orphaned wildlife -- from raptors and raccoons to bats and bobcats. With the help of family and friends, they take on the challenge of nurturing these creatures before returning them to the wild, in heartwarming stories of survival, and the remarkable bond between humans and animals.

Acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and award-winning producer Jane Root present a cinematic event series hosted by Will Smith, and featuring the only people who have left Earth behind astronauts. Experience an epic tour-de-force around the globe and into space, revealing the extraordinary forces that make our planet function and allow life to thrive on One Strange Rock.

This unique series plunges into nature's rawest survival stories. It's a sensory immersion in which every asset - and every liability - of the world's greatest predators is revealed through incredible and innovative camera technology. Each episode focuses on conflicts that take place in a unique battlefield - an arena that shapes how the predators that inhabit it hunt. Whether searching for prey in the tropical canopy or stalking a meal over a moss carpet, forest predators rely on stealth-like...

Extreme snake wrangler Simon Keys and his herpetologist girlfriend, Siouxsie Gillett hunt down the world's most dangerous snakes in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. Business is booming as the summer heat brings venomous snakes like spitting cobras, mambas, pythons and more, as they respond to terrified calls from people who have problem snakes in their homes and yards.

Creatures of magnificent strength, ferocity, and beauty, big cats are nature's fiercest felines. This collection includes three visually stunning and powerful stories that bring you the latest discoveries and knowledge about these mighty predators. Get close to tigers, pumas, and jaguars, as you share in their triumphs, defeats, and epic struggles to survive.

In Africa's unforgiving Kalahari Desert, animal clans fight for survival. This season of Savage Kingdom follows the ruthless leader of the hyena army as she battles to gain control over the once serene paradise, while the lions forced from power begin to plot their revenge. As rising waters bring these warring clans closer together, they prepare for battle and only the strongest will survive.

After talking to his therapist "Dr." Arnold Schwarzenegger, scientist Bill Nye realizes he is suffering from grief: climate change grief. Thus begins an unusual look at climate change as Nye examines Earth's warming through the prism of the classic five stages of grief. Ultimately Nye seeks solutions in science, heading to Silicon Valley to explore how technology companies are trying to map out a clean energy future that can save the planet.