Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
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A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.
The history of mankind is a never-ending story of change, revolution, and evolution, but surely no span of a hundred years can claim to have changed the world so dramatically as the Twentieth Century. In this series we examine the 101 Events which, in the judgment of experts, including those who contribute to the series, most influentially shaped the century, our world, and our way of life.
The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.
Documentary from 1976 about the Indonesian struggle for independence. Unique archive footage and interviews with former vice-president Mahammed Hatta (the only existing interview with him on film), journalist/writer Johan Fabricius, the physician dr. Abu Hafina, the nationalist youth leader Roelan Abgulgani, dr. P. J. Koets, at the time political adviser of the Lt. Governor-General, the Indonesian generals Nasution and Simaupang, and the planter couple Marsman.
The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
In the tradition of WWII-themed graphic novels such as Maus, six remarkable motion comics tell the dramatic stories of the brave people who raised their voices to advocate for Jewish refugees victimized by the Nazis
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
The Vasa was built for war but also to impress the enemy and display power. However, she sank on her maiden voyage, taking about thirty people with her to the depths. Many were rescued from the water by small boats that were in Stockholm’s ström to witness the proud vessel. Today, 400 years later, researchers study this unique time capsule from the early 17th century. How powerful were Vasa’s 64 cannons? Who do the countless, colorful sculptures on the ship actually depict? And the big question: what was the reason the ship sank?
Epic History makes videos about the most dramatic and important stories from our past, from the rise and fall of empires to global conflicts and revolutions. Our team have history degrees and decades of experience in documentary production, and regularly collaborate with specialist historians around the world, so you’re in safe hands as we explore some of the most epic moments in history.
Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, explorers take a look at the origins of the Vikings and how they influenced history.
In the spring of 1798, Napoleon set out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt.
For Palestinians, 1948 marks the “Nakba” or “catastrophe”, when hundreds of thousands were forced out of their homes. For Israelis, the same year marks the creation of their own state. This four-part series attempts to present an understanding of the events of the past that are still shaping the present.
Northman with a penchant for history, politics and travel. I seek to spread individual freedom worldwide.
Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. This epic documentary changed the way we think about the Holocaust. Featuring interviews with survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators from across Europe, mostly Poland and Germany, Shoah is drawn from over 300 hours of contemporary conversations with these witnesses, along with footage of overgrown sites of unspeakable horrors, including the concentration camp at Auschwitz. The monumental film grew out of Lanzmann's concern that the genocide perpetrated only 40 years earlier was already being forgotten. In response, he relied entirely on accounts from witnesses, rather than historical footage or reenactments, sometimes resorting to hidden cameras or other deceptions to coax stories and memories from those with whom he spoke.
Guided Tour is a television and radio program about the treasures of the Portuguese cultural heritage. Treasures with recognized universal value, pieces that any western country would be proud to integrate into its heritage, and little known to the Portuguese. From a silver goblet with Mozarabic decoration and a thousand years old to a cloister that is referred to as a masterpiece of European Renaissance, passing through a collection of African art classified as one of the best in the world, the nature of objects, their context geographic location and historical time vary from episode to episode.
The Death Coast is an area of rough sea in the North Atlantic that's claimed more than six thousand vessels across centuries. Many sailors braved these waters – some for trade, some for war, and some for plunder. Gold and priceless objects from their wrecked ships now lie scattered across the ocean floor but salvaging has been banned here for the last decade. Now, after a long battle, shipwreck hunter Jeff Mackinnon has won exclusive rights to dive. He and his team have just 12 weeks to search the wrecks before the turbulent waters of the Death Coast make diving impossible.
Augusto explores the world through the best experiences as he shares uplifting life lessons with global friends.
Porsha Williams is engaged to the love of her life and expecting her first child, but her fairytale ending is not without its share of mama drama...
A story about two urban boys, who spend a summer at the romantic Kis-Balaton side with an old field keeper, and gradually change their point of view about their civilized life, and fall in love with the nature.
Based on a true story from Hokkaido’s Hokusei Yoichi High School, the first high school in Japan to accept high school dropouts nationwide and the subject of a successful documentary, this drama will follow a former gang member, dropout and graduate of the school who returns as a teacher. We will follow him as he helps graduating students out into the world. The teachers and students will, as you would expect, confront all the issues of youth and society today. At this school, there are no compromises, no lies. This drama will move you as both students and teachers face a variety of issues head on. This is a moving story that is created by people coming together and learning to believe in each other.
The "Filter Bracelet" allows Su Chengcheng to transform her appearance and use her new identities to help others. As she navigates these changes, she and Tang Qi work together to develop a unique Chinese beauty brand, promoting "natural, confident, real beauty." Through their journey, Su Chengcheng learns that true beauty lies in authenticity and facing challenges with determination.
Rindu Kasih is a 2022 Malaysian television drama series directed by Pali Yahya, starring Ummi Nazeera, Amyza Aznan, Izzue Islam, Nafiz Muaz, Ezzaty Abdullah and many more. This series starts its premiere on Samarinda Slot, TV3 starting September 15, 2022 replacing Suri Hati.
A group of young people discover they have special powers linking them to each other, aided by a mysterious wrecked spacecraft found on a Pacific island. Danger awaits them at every turn when unscrupulous people are intent on using their superior abilities for their own advantage.
27 year old Adachi Momoko lost both her parents in an accident when she was in third year high school. She then gave up going to college and has been working at a home centre for the past nine years while supporting her three younger brothers who are now 20, 17, and 14 year old respectively.
Thousands of people cross Sweden's borders every day. We follow customs officers, investigators, scouts and dog handlers who daily secure Sweden's borders, ports and airports.
During the final stages of the Liberation War, Captain Zhuang leads a small PLA unit to pursue a retreating Nationalist regiment hiding in Heishan Temple, where a contagious disease has spread among their soldiers. Disguised as medical assistants, Zhuang’s team infiltrates the temple to assist Dr. Wei, a local physician captured by the Nationalists. Together, they treat the sick, contain the outbreak, and map the tunnels to rescue soldiers who wish to defect.
Taking place prior to the first episode of Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, this miniseries focuses on the Ryusoul Tribe Masters and their encounter with a mysterious girl.