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"The Food That Built America" is a TV series that tells the story of the rise of the food industry in the United States. It highlights the role of entrepreneurs and innovators in creating some of the most iconic American food brands, such as Coca-Cola, Hershey's, and McDonald's.

"Edge of the Earth" is an HBO documentary television miniseries that follows elite athletes as they undertake extreme sports expeditions in remote areas. The series showcases the outdoor sports of snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, and surfing. The athletes witness the impact of climate change and industry on the landscape and society during their travels. The show was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the athletes and filmmaking crew undergoing regular testing.

"Tiger" is a two-part documentary miniseries about the famous golfer Tiger Woods. The show was released in January 2021 and is available to watch on the streaming service HBO Max. It covers Woods' life and career, from his childhood as a golfing prodigy to his rise to fame and numerous victories on the course, as well as his personal struggles and controversies.

"John Adams" is a seven-part miniseries that aired on HBO in 2008. The series is based on the life of John Adams, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the second president of the country. The show follows Adams' life from the time he was a young lawyer to his role in the American Revolution, the creation of the United States, and his presidency.

If your interests run to exciting battles among fierce samurai and shogun warriors or the calming exotic and beautiful geisha in a historic period of time the PBS program titled Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire will most definitely be appealing. Going back to the sixteenth century in which Japan is seen to be a warlike society that is ruled by daimyo warlords and the violence committed by samurai warriors is a daily occurrence. In 1543 Portuguese merchants, who were the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, found themselves to be welcome as they set about converting that nation to Christianity. At the same time a low ranked daimyo family member was born and became a samurai called Tokugawa Ieyasu. He is held as a hostage during much of his childhood and when finally released takes claim on his family domain. Empires come and go but this one lasts for almost 250 years before peace and prosperity take the place of violent rulers who claim control over the lives of many. Once the isolation of this great country is overthrown they begin to prosper and modernize their way of life.

"Accused: Guilty or Innocent?" is a television show that features criminal cases where the verdict is not clear-cut. The series investigates both sides of each case, interviewing witnesses, examining evidence, and presenting the facts to the audience. Then, viewers can decide whether they believe the defendant is guilty or innocent.