Japan is a country with frequent earthquakes and protecting buildings is a key concern. Over the years people have developed many creative ways of achieving this. Certain techniques are found both in ancient wooden buildings and in contemporary skyscrapers. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is earthquake-resistant architecture. Our expert guest is Atsushi Ueda, an architect and researcher. And in Plus One, we learn the secrets behind the durability of a traditional Japanese house.
Deep into the jungle mountains of Thailand on the border with Myanmar and far off any conventional map, Ben spends time with 40-year-old French-Canadian Julien. He’s been a Buddhist monk for almost half his life, living in a remote monastery. Ben learns why this former teenage student from the West stripped away all complications of a modern lifestyle for a primitive Eastern religious existence.
We are living longer than ever before. But with that longevity are we living better lives than our predecessors With obesity and mental health problems on the rise, how can we make our longer lives younger lives
A lifetime of unrealized dreams pushes an identical twin to lash out.
The people of Fraser Lake recently took a one-two punch: they lost both their largest employer and their only grocery store. But the people in this hidden gem of a town have grit for days and they are going above and beyond to take care of their own.
Xavier's secrets are laid bare when his wounded grandfather arrives on AAU. Gaskell's increasingly erratic behaviour puts a patient at risk, leaving Hanssen troubled. Serena tries to put some professional distance between herself and Leah.
Eric and Lindsey overpay to get a foot in the door of a rundown property in a highly desirable neighborhood. This flip will be worth the high cost if they can change the home's 1970s style into a desirable midcentury design but if they want to get there, they'll have to risk tearing everything out and completely changing the look. When an unexpected roof problem arises, the duo scrambles to rework the design in hopes of staying on budget while turning a profit.
When Bluey forgets to put her favourite toy away, cousin Socks grabs it and won't let go! The kids stage a horsey wedding to distract her, with Dad and Uncle Stripe as the horses!
Egypt's strange Bent Pyramid is one of the world's most mysterious ancient mega-structures, and new discoveries help experts investigate its dark secret: if it was always intended to look so bizarre, or if something went catastrophically wrong.
Follow the search for the truth behind the many rumored and potentially damaging recordings of President Donald Trump.
Special Agent Maggie Bell, Special Agent OA Zidan and the team investigate the murders of 18 young women with help from a survivor associated with the deceased.
After nominating Hayden as challenge apartment treasurer, Sara un-nominates him, giving all the power to the penthouses.
Brann Dailor, drummer for the Grammy® winning heavy metal band Mastodon, brings in his 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille for some much needed Counts Kustoms love. Shannon and Ryan bring in a one-of-a-kind motorcycle, owned by a one-of-a-kind lady. Plus… Kevin comes across a 1972 Boat Tail Riviera that he’s pretty sure Danny will fall in love with.
Marcus and Perry receive testimony that casts Nola in a new light, leading to an explosive reaction from Harry.
A surprise discovery about Matt's final week gives Leigh and Danny an opportunity to make Matt's dream come true, but in the process, throws their relationship into jeopardy.
Leigh impulsively takes off to Palm Springs where she meets a mysterious stranger who seems as hell-bent on escaping reality as she is.
Daniel delves into all aspects of the Internet, from the ingenious to the medically inadvisable.
After the results of the last wild elimination, the Lavender Ladies' loyalty toward one another is put to the test; Sylvia head-butts Marie...really.
Jeff and Gage compete over who does what around the house and whose flip is moving along the fastest; new troubles pop up at Valley Vista and Old Hollywood; team JLD is rehired by Calabasas clients Liat and Trevor.
Cole juggles the realities of his job and his duty to be a good parent, as he and Murtaugh work together to bust a gang running a lottery scam. Murtaugh gets ready to celebrate his 30th anniversary with the LAPD and receives a surprise visit from his competitive father-in-law.