Vikki Vines owns Gallery Auctions, the largest 'trade' (reseller's) auction in the country - probably the World. Buyers come from everywhere, bidding from the floor, by phone and online. They are dealers, decorators, collectors, and the occasional housewife, spending from $20.00 to $50,000.00. Follow her as she journeys in search of the perfect items and occasional interesting characters.
Sieg Im Westen translates to Victory in the West, served as a headline for a Nazi propaganda film. This series goes into detail of Germany's excursions against the Allies in World War II.
Covers battles and topics about German general Erwin Rommel. Includes Rommel's Afrika Korps, various actions taken by Roosevelt, and the many battles that took place in Africa.
They’re sleek, sexy and oh, so seductive. Once you’ve tasted life on board one of these babies, it’s hard to go back. Exotic destinations beckon and you can easily heed their call. Private jets have put the magic back in traveling. Come soar with us on a luxurious journey to uncover the high-flying world of the jet set.
This series covers the military career of the colorful General George S. Patton, with focus on his World War II action in Africa and Europe. A look at America's readiness for WWII.
Includes: The Battle of the Atlantic, Pearl Harbour, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Japanese Victories and the Battle of Midway, War in the Mediterranean, Guadalcanal, The Struggle for the Solomon Islands, Mediterranean Command, The Invasion of North Africa, War in the South Atlantic, War from Murmansk to Alaska, Carrier Warfare, The New Guinea Campaign, Sicily and the Italian Campaign, D-Day, Victory in the Atlantic 1943-1945, The Battle for the Marianas, The Battle for Peleliu and Anguar, Leyte Gulf, The Liberation of the Philippines, US Submarines, The Fate of Europe, The Battle for Iwo Jima, The Road to Mandalay, Kamikaze, The Surrender of Japan and the Aftermath of War.
Love London uncovers hidden gems, guided by an experienced London taxi driver and respected ‘Knowledge of London’ tutor, as well as a youthful Londoner seeking to learn more about her city. We'll hear from local historians and discover more about London's famous landmarks. With almost every London Street having a story behind it, there are surprising revelations along the way.
The Queen Elizabeth is one of Britain’s greatest ships and the pride of the Cunard Line. This documentary gives privileged access to the £350 million construction of an exciting new generation of ocean-going liners. We give viewers an inside look at this 92,000-tonne ship, designed to double as a transatlantic express and a cruise ship. Our cameras were there at the laying of her keel; we follow the building of her superstructure, the installation of the massive engines, the fitting out of sumptuous staterooms, recruitment of exceptional staff – from the captain to the crew. This is a story of great engineering endeavour, brought alive by unique archive film of the first Queen Elizabeth and the legendary Queen Mary. It will intrigue and fascinate those who love tales of the sea, of giant ships and maritime engineering, and of the human side of creating and manning one of the world’s greatest ships.
When Nazi Germany unleashed its military might, a new world was introduced into the lexicon of warfare, Blitzkrieg – Lightning War! Nearly all of Europe fell before the horrifying power of Hitler’s seemingly unstoppable armies. With powerful archive film footage and highly detailed computer generated battle maps, we chart the progress of a deprived post World War I Germany.
Features some of America's Greatest Generals: General Dwight D 'Ike' Eisenhower, George S 'Old Blood and Guts' Patton, and Douglas 'Big Chief' MacArthur. Bonus Generals include George C 'Organizer Of Victory' Marshall, Henry 'Hap' Arnold, Omar 'Brad' Bradley and Joseph 'Vinegar Joe' Stilwell. Introduced and Narrated by Ronald Reagan, Walter Cronkite, Lorne Greene, Walter Matthau and Mike Wallace.
Documents real-life journeys of motorsport professionals living at the edge of the world's fastest growing sports culture. Stories illuminate lives of drivers, extreme athletes, entrepreneurs, umbrella girls and promoters competing to win.
In remote La Verkin, Utah, an hour north of the Grand Canyon, a small group of believers have formed the Rocky Mountain Militia. White superiority and the fight for racial purity are among their core objectives. Our cameras take you inside a world that has never been exposed. We meet Johnny Bangerter, the leader of the Rocky Mountain Militia, along with his followers including his wife Casey, his mother Mary Lynn, his sister Mary, and David Dalby, the resident survivalist and isolationist. Hiding nothing, they put their radical and troubling beliefs right out on the kitchen table.
What is a parents last resort for a kid hooked on drugs and out of control? Wilderness Quest. Forcibly enrolled by their parents, without friends or their everyday crutches--drugs, sex, and TV--a group of troubled teenagers must fend for themselves during a long excursion into the wilderness.