Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Five Great New Shows On The Discovery Channel You Shouldn't Miss

By Sheila Dollarsby

The Discovery Channel has always been the one place to go on television for information on all kinds of topics. Their programming often sets the stage for knock offs by other networks, which should and is considered a great form of flattery, and it means that others want to follow in their footsteps.

The Colony is a great example of the interesting programming you'll see. The Colony's plot focuses on 10 lone survivors from a vicious virus outbreak. These men and women who all come from completely different ethnic groups must ban together to live and thrive in a rundown warehouse while conserving the basic food and water supplies they were able to find.

The nice part about this show is that it puts them in real situations that would happen if an infection of some kind wiped out the majority of the population. They encounter marauders, hell bent on trying to get in, and the colonists don't know that they aren't allowed to harm them. It is quite engaging and informative, you get to witness them create a wide variety of survival needs, electricity, clean water, sustainable energy alternatives and many others.

If you are someone who can't get enough of unscripted reality television, then you will love Storm Chasers. With what begin in 2007 as a unique look deep inside some of the deadliest storms on earth, has now turned into a cult phenomenon. Watch as these brave but sometimes foolish scientists head directly into the eye of hurricanes or drive right into the path of a raging tornado. There is no room for the weak willed on this journey. You'll travel with them in their armored vehicles as they tempt fate and death at every turn.

When it comes to shows that give a unique perspective on the works of Leonardo DaVinci, then Doing DaVinci has got to be at the top of the list. In this show, expert builders try to recreate some of his proposed inventions, that while were intricate in detail, many never made it off the drawing board. They use only materials available in DaVinci's time, and try to stick with many of the original tools used back then. So far, they have built a working full-scale model of a Siege Ladder, A Scythe Chariot, and even a human powered armored tank. This season expects to be even more difficult.

One of the more unique shows on the Discovery Channel that is a must see, even if it may make some a little squeamish is Verminators, (be sure you say that with an Austrian accent.) Mike Masterson and his best friend Kevin Alden own ISOTECH Pest Management Inc. one of the most high tech control services in the United States. They tackle a wide range of household vermin. They have captured or killed everything from bee infestations, swarms of rats, bats and scorpions, as well as wild vermin like raccoons, skunks, and opossums.

For those of you who are fans of Planet Earth, get ready to dig your teeth into another Discovery Channel masterpiece, Nature's Most Amazing Events. If you are ready to witness the most amazing natural and animal events that you've never seen then hold on to your hats. Never before will you be so close to the action. Watch as Humpback Whales migrate through the islands of Hawaii. Then sit stunned as you see the great salmon run or the overflowing of the Okavango Delta in Africa.

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