## Overview Discovery Inc. was a leading American multinational mass media company specializing in factual and lifestyle television content, best known for globally recognized brands such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and TLC[3]. The company catered to passionate audiences by delivering informative, entertaining, and educational programming, eventually expanding into digital streaming and international markets[3]. ## History Discovery Inc. traces its origins to 1982, when founder John Hendricks established Cable Educational Network, Inc.[1][7]. The flagship Discovery Channel launched in 1985 with just 156,000 subscribers, quickly growing as cable operators invested and subscriber numbers soared[1]. In 1991, the company acquired The Learning Channel (TLC), rebranding itself as Discovery Communications[1][7]. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Discovery aggressively expanded, launching international channels (Discovery Channel Europe in 1989), acquiring networks (Animal Planet in 1998), and entering new markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East[1]. The company also diversified into retail, home videos, and digital content, including an early foray into web-based news in 1995[1]. ## Key Achievements Discovery Inc. became synonymous with science, nature, and lifestyle programming, pioneering iconic series and events like Shark Week[5]. The company’s portfolio grew to include over a dozen major networks, reaching hundreds of millions of households worldwide[3]. In 2018, Discovery acquired Scripps Networks Interactive, adding Food Network, HGTV, and Travel Channel to its suite, further solidifying its position as a leader in unscripted entertainment[3]. Discovery also made strategic investments in sports broadcasting, taking a majority stake in Eurosport by 2014[2]. ## Current Status and Notable Aspects In 2022, Discovery Inc. merged with WarnerMedia (spun off from AT&T) to form Warner Bros. Discovery,