Time and Tide - Season 5 Episode 13

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes...

Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth...

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen,...

Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. More than a million people enjoyed life in this small but abundant city. They live on in ukiyo-e woodblock...

Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.

In the year 1580, a man named Lord Nobunaga Oda sends hoards of unholy armies across Japan, slaying all who stand in their way. A young ninja escapes...

Examining bizarre killers and what drives acts of evil, the shocking stories of some of America's darkest and most unusual murderers. Along the way,...

Alan cooks up an idea for a new vehicle his band can use to play gigs away from his barn; he takes Nick on a trip to buy a bizarre Volvo limo;...

There are countries in Europe that are often overlooked as natural history film making locations. The series selects four countries with outstanding...