The Tomb of Genghis Khan: The Secret Revealed
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary, Docu-Drama, History
Since the 13th century, generations of explorers, scientists and historians have been fascinated by a gripping archeological mystery.
The tomb of Genghis Khan, the greatest conqueror in history, is hidden somewhere in Mongolia.
But where?
Eight centuries after his death, a French team led by one of the founders of Mongolian archeology, Professor Pierre-Henri Giscard was able to penetrate the sacred lands of Northern Mongolia to explore the Burkhan Khaldun mountain site with drones, scans and the latest digital tools.
The team's investigation leads to clear evidences and reveals the precise location of the burial site among other surprising revelations.
Backed by the best experts in Mongolian History and exploring the ancient texts and funeral rites of the Mongolian and Chinese civilisations, this film offers a portrait of the Mongolian emperor and unravels one of the great riddles of the past.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 34
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Food, Reality, Travel
Guy Fieri knows a thing or two about hearty, flavoursome food, and in this series he travels across America - and beyond - in search of the best "greasy spoon" eateries.
These diners, drive-ins and dives have been doing it right for decades, and these days they're booming again.
Run by a whole new generation of owners, these joints serve up delicious home-made food and Guy is hitting the road to check them out.
Whether it's a shack on the side of the highway or a sports bar in Vegas, Guy samples their best dishes and chats to the locals who are regulars in these iconic regional restaurants.
From a Jamaican joint serving fried chicken to an Ottawa eatery's 400-year-old cod cake recipe, these are the kind of places that make America great.
In the Season 34 premiere, "Pierogis, Pork and Pizza": Guy is diving into all kinds of off-the-hook flavours on this trip.
In Hollywood, Florida, a sandwich shop serves up a terrific taste of Peru.
Also, a pierogi palace in Philadelphia gives a fresh take on Polish specialties; and in Fargo, North Dakota, a wood-fired pizza spot puts their own spin on pies and a Mediterranean twist into their meatballs.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Takeout: Best of the West Roundup": Guy and Hunter are joined by DDD alums via video chat to make some Triple-D style takeout.
On this menu, there's a crazy burger creation comin' from Phoenix and handmade sausages out of Portland, Oregon.
Plus, a couple California spots are sending spicy Mexican shrimp and the bomb barbecue.
Mom 7
Channel: Comedy Central (DStv 122)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy
Mom stars Anna Faris as a newly sober single mom raising two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls, and multiple Emmy Award winner Allison Janney as her critical, estranged mother.
Christy (Faris) is a waitress at a posh Napa Valley establishment who is four months clean and doing her best to be a good mom and overcome a history of questionable choices.
Her sobriety is tested when Bonnie (Janney), her recovering alcoholic mom, reappears chock-full of passive-aggressive insights into Christy's many mistakes.
In the Season 7 premiere, "Audrey Hepburn and a Jalapeño Pepper": During her honeymoon at a cabin by the lake with Adam, Bonnie finds herself sabotaging her own happiness without the support that AA meetings provide.
Meanwhile, Adam leaves Christy in charge of the bar, much to Tammy's chagrin.
However, when an optimistic Christy tries to implement cost-saving and efficiency measures, the employees refuse to come to work.
In the second episode of the weekday double bill, "Pop Pop and a Puma": Christy and Adam clash over an incident at the bar, leaving Bonnie in a precarious situation.
Also, Jill's new boyfriend, Andy (Will Sasso), has trouble finding a way to impress her.