French King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a document that had protected the rights of French protestants for almost one hundred years. The decision led to a mass exodus of French Protestants with many going to Prussia.
This two-part documentary tells the extraordinary truth behind the rise and fall of former national treasure Rolf Harris using rare archive and exclusive testimony from those closest to the trial.
Go beyond the headlines to uncover the real Molly-Mae, following her journey after her highly publicised break-up and adapting to the challenges of motherhood, all while preparing to launch her biggest business venture to date: ‘Maebe’.
Professor Bettany Hughes travels from the Mouth of the Nile in the north of Egypt, to the shores of Lake Nasser in the far south in search of her Top 10. Along the way she will check in on the Great Sphinx, the original location of the Rosetta Stone, the Valley of the Kings, and the Great Pyramid at Giza.
Asking life's tough questions to one of the greatest collections of basketball wisdom ever assembled. Basketball stars share how basketball taught them about life.
« For over twenty years we have filmed at night in the most important museums in the world. It's the only possible time to film the empty halls or the precious artifacts out of the windows because there are no visitors. But at night the Museum changes face. Just you in front of the masterpieces in the silence. The Museum seems to show and offer you its treasures in an atmosphere of intimacy. I always wanted to transmit and give this atmosphere that I breathed to viewers. » (Alberto Angela)
Animal Cops: South Africa is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on June 6, 2008 on Animal Planet. The program depicts cases that are handled and investigated by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in and around Cape Town, South Africa. They handle any animal from pit bulls to Egyptian geese.
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is a community-run NGO and is a member of the NSPCA.
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA became part of the Animal Cops show after Animal Planet commissioned a South African version of the series, based on Animal Precinct, Animal Cops Houston, Animal Cops Detroit, and more.
The Inspectorate is based on a National Training program in South Africa provided and certified by the NSPCA and each inspector is authorized by the District Magistrates to investigate and intervene in animal cruelty complaints as well as educate on proactive initiatives. Their stance against animal cruelty has landed them the international focus with Animal Cops, highlighting the plight of animals within South Afric
Examines the decades-long investigation of the murder of an unknown woman found in the dunes of Provincetown, Mass. Her vicious killing haunted and stymied even the most seasoned members of the town's police department, and surprisingly coincided with a man's pursuit to identify his birth mother.
Unearthing everyday pianists from all over Australia through the celebration of the street piano, regular Australians are invited to play the piano at busy locations around the country and given the opportunity of a lifetime.
Sandi Toksvig's joined by some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women to explore the delights of the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday hideaways
The Story of the Prophets: A captivating religious series hosted by Sheikh Nabil Al-Awadi on the "Al Watan" channel. This program delves into the inspiring stories of the prophets, highlighting their teachings, trials, and impact on Islamic history.
A detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam during the 1990s as told by the participants in the case, including the prizewinners and the FBI agents who caught the security officer who orchestrated the entire scheme.
Take a trip back in time to see what Christmas and the holiday season were like in America not too long ago as we reveal how many of today’s popular holiday celebrations and traditions had their start in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. With experts and cultural icons offering their own insight and personal memories, we reveal how your favorite holiday films, fads, television specials, songs and toys are still part of your holiday celebrations today.