55-year-old James Gardner, while working at a Victoria radio station, has made a very public transition. His journey, shared openly with listeners and colleagues, marks a significant and courageous personal milestone.

Xavier Raddysh knew he wasn't a girl. As a teen, the pain of being misgendered led to self-harm and two suicide attempts. Now, he is a transgender role model, speaking to students to foster understanding and show trans youth they can survive and thrive.

46-year-old Evan Kelemen. Despite enduring psychiatric abuse, he clings to a powerful belief: there is a place where things could be better, a hope that sustains him.

37-year-old Trey McGowan's life changes when he discovers the world of Drag Kings—female performers who theatrically embody masculinity. This breakthrough moment of visibility and self-expression opens a new, empowering path for his own identity and journey.

Discover why artillery is the "King of Battle." This episode reveals how modern artillery works, its powerful ammunition, and its vital combat role. We join gunners training for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, showcasing their crucial preparation for modern warfare.

Since WWII, elite paratroopers known as Pathfinders operate behind enemy lines. Their primary mission is to “light the way” for major airborne assaults. However, their role extends to ambushes and vital intelligence gathering. These specially trained NATO soldiers tackle the most difficult and da...

Thousands of young people are dying from drugs in Kachin State, Myanmar. With the government failing to act, civilians formed “Pat Jasan” (meaning “Stop and Clean the drugs”) to eradicate the problem. This has led to violent clashes between the vigilante group and powerful drug lords.

Modern tanks are today's battlefield chariots. In Iraq and Afghanistan, they are a soldier's savior and an enemy's nightmare. We join international tank crews training for deployment to global hotspots. This is the extreme edge of firepower

A documentary exploring monumental mural art. In urban renewal zones, artists transform vast, windowless gable walls—once early graffiti targets. Since 2012, this art form has spectacularly rebirthed, especially in Paris’ 13th arrondissement. Through designs conceived as décor, they skillfully ob...

Dimitri, captain of “La Persévérance,” leads deckhands Joris and Omar from Trouville-sur-Mer. From Monday to Friday, they brave the sea's whims, tracking fish far from their families. Welcome aboard their trawler, where perseverance meets the harshness of the open ocean.

Artillery is the battlefield's hammer. Now imagine making it airborne, dropping it behind enemy lines. That's the premise of airborne artillery: a mobile, specialized force providing long-distance fire support. We go to Fort Bragg to explore this unique warfare discipline.

After bad psychologist advice, 25-year-old Pina Newman suppressed her true self until “it just erupted.” Her journey to self-acceptance continues, but she is now sure of one thing: she is proud of who she is. Her mantra: “I am who I am and I am enough.”

Modern warfare spans sea, air, and land. This special episode explores the intense training for this multi-domain combat, known as Full Spectrum Warfare. See how militaries prepare for all threats.

Colette (France) and Sung-mi (Korea), identical lives. Tormented by divine voices since youth, they met in 2014. They realized their “curse” was a sacred gift: to heal others. Embracing their fate, they began their shared shamanic path.

73-year-old Gayle Roberts, with her wife's support, transitions from male to female. But after coming out at work, a cruel comment from a student's parent overwhelms her, threatening the joy of her new life.

51-year-old Stefonknee Wolscht risked everything to transition. This intimate documentary follows her challenging journey of rebuilding her life. Her story is one of liberation, deep pain, and hope, exploring the life-changing impact of transition on a person and their family. Discover the strugg...

Boarding ships is ancient, but today's challenges are not. Modern sailors train for perilous missions beyond their ancestors' experience: enforcing embargoes, confronting missile-armed pirates, and catching smugglers. It is intensely dangerous work. We visit elite global training facilities to se...

High-tech is revolutionizing warfare and training. This episode explores the advanced simulators and related technologies preparing soldiers for modern combat, ensuring they are ready to fight and win.

When a ship’s propeller is tangled in nets or an enemy attaches a mine, one specialist answers the call: the ship diver. This sailor, trained for this critical secondary duty, undertakes perilous missions to save the vessel and its crew. They are the unseen heroes operating beneath the waves. Dis...

Specially trained for missions beyond the norm, from Special Operations Forces to uniquely qualified units, these elite forces are prepared to achieve any objective, anywhere, anytime.

Fire & flooding are a sailor's worst nightmare. At NATO damage control schools, crews battle intense, realistic scenarios—from raging fireballs to crippling hull breaches in total darkness. You feel the searing heat, the icy water, and their palpable fear as they fight to save their ship. This is...

They are force multipliers: the 82nd Airborne. These elite shock troops are tougher, faster, and deadlier than standard infantry. They descend from the night sky, jumping from as low as 600 feet to strike deep behind enemy lines where others cannot. We join these hardened paratroopers in their in...

Historically and today, entering combat with allies is paramount. Modern forces constantly train together in joint operations, forging the cooperation and mutual understanding of procedures critical to their success in battles across theaters like Iraq and Afghanistan. This unity remains a corner...

Many soldiers die on battlefield wounds within minutes without care. Medics can't be everywhere. To counter IEDs and bombs causing preventable deaths, the military created Combat Casualty Care. This specialized medical training is now given to all soldiers, empowering them to save lives when ever...