I suggest also Ray Mears' work. His work is survival oriented (both books and BBC shows). Some lean toward history lessons, others survival in various locales. All are well done.

I enjoy both Les Stroud and Ray Mears. I prefer Mears' books over Stroud but YMMV. The information is similar.

The rest, not so much since they seem to emphasize means of winning a Darwin Award. Most shows seem to emphasize ways of EXPENDING calories, not the more boring conservation of effort. Glissading down a mountain? Learning how to REASSEMBLE a raft like Lego? Survival in a hotel?