CuriosityStream

United States United States

CuriosityStream is a documentary-focused service based in the United States that concentrates on factual content across science, history, nature, technology, and society. Its programming leans heavily on long-form and short-form non-fiction films, often produced in collaboration with independent filmmakers and academic institutions. Viewers can expect deep dives into topics like space exploration, ancient civilizations, climate science, and engineering, with an emphasis on accuracy and expert narration. The channel avoids reality competition formats, scripted dramas, or celebrity-driven content, instead maintaining a consistent educational tone throughout its library.

While originally launched as a direct-to-consumer streaming platform, the channel’s content also appears in certain cable and satellite television packages within the United States, depending on the provider. The service does not broadcast live news, sports, or music programming, and its schedule is primarily on-demand rather than linear. Subscribers access the full catalog through the website or mobile apps, with new documentaries added periodically. Television guide listings for the channel, where available, typically show themed blocks such as “Space Week” or “Ancient Mysteries,” though these rotate without a fixed weekly schedule.

Schedule
Asteroid Rush
00:24 - 02:00
Asteroid Rush
Planetary Defense
Series, Documentary, Science, Miniseries
The solar system contains millions of objects known as asteroids.
The Vikings
02:00 - 02:53
The Vikings
Weapons of the Vikings
Series, Documentary, History
The secrets behind Viking weaponry which helped them plunder far-flung lands.
The Lost Empires of Turkmenistan
02:53 - 03:48
The Lost Empires of Turkmenistan
Special, History
Heading into the lost empires of Turkmenistan.
Europe's Ancient Megasites: Mystery of a Lost Civilization
03:48 - 04:51
Europe's Ancient Megasites: Mystery of a Lost Civilization
Special, Documentary
6,000 years ago, it was a large, wealthy, and modern metropolis in the Eurasian steppe with over 10,000 inhabitants; from one day to the next, the city mysteriously disappeared.
Ancient Engineering
04:51 - 05:50
Ancient Engineering
The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam
Series, History, World history, Documentary
Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution.
Ancient Engineering
05:50 - 06:49
Ancient Engineering
The Power Of Water
Series, History, World history, Documentary
Without water, civilization is simply not possible; Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously; in order to keep the taps on, Roman engineers constructed vast networks of aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, and drains.
The Vikings
06:49 - 07:42
The Vikings
The Ships of the Vikings
Series, Documentary, History
Examining how the Vikings' ergonomic, lightweight and speedy longships were built and enabled them to become great sailors and explorers.