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“T. Rex Autopsy” (Available now)
Veterinary surgeons, paleontologists and anatomists teamed up with special effects technicians for this special, which incorporates research findings about Tyrannosaurus rex to build the first full-size, anatomically precise replica of the creature. The 40-foot specimen is correct down to the feel and texture of its skin and even the smell of the beast, allowing scientists to scan it, X-ray it and cut it open for forensic study.
“Riding Britain’s Railways” (Available now)
From across the pond comes this National Geographic documentary series that chronicles the role of the rail system in the development of Great Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries and gives viewers a tour of the country via train. Dan Cruickshank (“The British”) is the host of the three episodes.
“Bloody Tales of Europe” (Available now)
Historian Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb and journalist Joe Crowley combine their talents to unlock the secrets behind lurid tales of murder, torture, death and incarceration all over Europe, from the U.K. and France, to Italy and Poland, in this six episode British documentary series that originally aired in 2013 on National Geographic.
“King Shakir Recycle” (Available now)
Outraged aliens seek revenge on Earthlings when garbage shot into space by humans land on their planets, forcing King Shakir and his family to save the world from destruction in this animated children’s series from Turkey. Mustafa Oral, Atilla Sendil and Levent Unsal head the voice cast.