Explorer
Season 8
TV-14
Explorer, the longest-running documentary series in cable television history, honored with nearly 60 Emmys and hundreds of other awards, continues as a series of major specials on the National Geographic Channel. In the course of more than two thousand films, Explorer has taken viewers to more than 120 countries, opening a window on hidden parts of the world, unlocking mysteries both ancient and modern, and investigating stories of science, nature, and culture.
Where to Watch Explorer • Season 8
11 Episodes
- Warlords of IvoryE1
Warlords of IvoryInvestigative journalist Bryan Christy is setting out on a groundbreaking mission to expose how the ivory trade funds some of Africa's most notorious militias and terrorist groups. Working with one of the world's top taxidermists, he conceals a sophisticated GPS tracker inside an incredibly realistic faux ivory tusk and drops it in the heart of ivory poaching country and monitors its movements to track down the kingpins of the ivory trade. - Legend of the Monkey GodE2
Legend of the Monkey GodEver since the conquest of the Americas in the 16th century, legends have circulated of a mysterious city buried deep in the jungles of Central America. For 20 years, Steve Elkins has been searching for this lost city, exploring the largest untouched rainforest in Central America - 34,000 square miles of tangled jungle, jaguars and swarming insects - risking everything in search of its fabled treasures and secrets. - The Cult of MaryE4
The Cult of MaryNational Geographic takes a deep dive into the "cult" of Mary worship, delving into the world of devotees of the Virgin Mary and how she is experienced in the modern world. It is a journey into the heart of both historical and modern-day Mary devotion, and an exploration of her manifestation in various cultures. This even-handed examination of the fine line between faith and fantasy will leave both believers and skeptics profoundly moved. - Faces of Death
E8Faces of DeathWe may not like to think about it but death is as fundamental to life as gravity, sex or breathing. Today, our attitude towards death is changing. And the choice we make for ourselves after death has become yet another way to express our individuality. Meet the people who choose to live with death everyday and say now is the time for you to face your own mortality head on.
