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The 9 Most Famous Prostitutes In History
Believe it or not, but prostitutes used to be a relatively well-respected profession—at least, you know, much more so than it is now. If you want to see the prostitution trade in its heyday—the 1860s—check out Copper, new episodes Sundays at 10/9c only on BBC America.
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Cops Who You Wish Were Real
These are the kinda cops who you'd want to go to if you had a crime needed solving (and NOT one as simple as who ate all the cat treats—we have a good idea of that). But, some might say they couldn't do it *quite* as stylishly as coppers used to. To see 'em in action, check out Copper, where Kevin Corcoran isn’t just the best of the best but does it in one of the most badass time periods: the 1860s in NYC. New episodes Sundays at 10/9c only on BBC America.
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Things We Really Missed Out On In The 1860s
The unification of a nation, the dawn of a new era of science and reasoning, the golden age of literature... life in the 1860s was so more romantic than life today. (Minus the typhoid.) If you find yourself feeling nostalgic for our favorite bygone decade, tune into the premiere of BBC America’s new series, Copper. New episodes Sundays at 10/9c only on BBC America.
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The Most Badass Weapons Of The Nineteenth Century
Modern warfare is so impersonal. Back in the nineteenth century, if you wanted to cause some harm, you had to get close and put a little effort into it. Luckily, there were plenty of tools to help get the job done. If you wanna see nineteenth-century badasses in action, tune into the premiere of BBC America’s new gripping crime series, Copper, about a cop in 1860s NYC. New episodes Sundays at 10/9c only on BBC America.
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10 Amazing Animal Facts You Probably Didn't Know
There are more than a million different species of animals on Earth, so here's a place to start. Check out these ten little-known amazing facts about animals, then watch the U.S. premiere of the original uncut series Planet Earth to see up-close the first snow leopard hunting, the first blue bird of paradise displaying in the wild… and the vampire squid from hell! All Earth Day weekend (Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22) only on BBC AMERICA.
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10 Unbelievably Beautiful Places You've Probably Never Heard Of
Although most of the planet has been discovered and well-documented, there's still plenty of places that remain relatively unknown, and for no good reason. Read about ten of the most gorgeous and overlooked places in the world, and then check out the U.S. premiere of the original uncut series Planet Earth, all Earth Day weekend (Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22) only on BBC AMERICA.
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The 10 Most Badass Vehicles You Wish You Could Drive
Sure, everyone is really impressed by your 20” rims and neon undercarriage, but almost certainly, these vehicles are at least a little bit cooler. If you wanna see some real-life badass vehicles in action, check out the all new original series RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE, premiering Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10/9c on BBC AMERICA – in which the Top Gear presenter comes to America to strap into some serious machinery, but 3 days to master the world’s toughest vehicles… might not be enough!
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A Brit's Guide To Driving In America
Learning how to drive is one of the toughest rites of passage in anyone's young life. However, learning to drive in a foreign country is even tougher. Check out this helpful guide for Brits thinking about driving in the USA, then watch as Top Gear’s Richard Hammond comes to America and tries to master the world’s toughest vehicles… in only 3 days! Don’t miss the all new original series RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE, premiering Monday, April 16 at 10pm ET/PT immediately following an all new season of Top Gear, only on BBC AMERICA.
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How To Hunt A Giant Tree Rat
Tired of the same-old meals day in and day out? Then perhaps it's time to hunt yourself a manicou. To see how chefs like Madison Cowan prepare a giant tree rat and much more, check out NO KITCHEN REQUIRED, airing Tuesdays at 10/9c only on BBC AMERICA.
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The 5 Most Secluded Cultures In The World
Despite the proliferation of humans and technology, there are a surprising number of communities around the globe that remain almost entirely untouched by modern civilization. Their traditions may appear indecipherable to us, but it's likely they've existed much longer than our own. With the help of three adventurous chefs, you can get an up-close look at some of the world’s remotest cultures and their fascinating cuisine on NO KITCHEN REQUIRED, premiering Tuesday, April 3 at 10/9c only on BBC AMERICA.
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10 Weird Foods You Should Actually Try
Taking a look at this list, you'd probably never, ever want to eat any of these foods. However, if you read between the eyes lines, most of them are popular in their respective regions for pretty good reasons. To see how three fearless chefs use local specialties like these to create culturally-inspired dishes in the most remote and exotic locations in the world, tune into the premiere of NO KITCHEN REQUIRED, on Tuesday, April 3 at 10/9c only on BBC AMERICA.
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