Uncover the hidden energy that is embedded in our modern way of life, revealed as the underlying force behind water, food, wealth, cities, transportation and war. Filmed around the world, the six-part documentary series takes viewers on a journey through the past, present and future of energy.
HUBBLE’S CANVAS reveals that we live in a universe where masterpieces abound and where a powerful telescope can reveal the incredible beauty in every faint, glowing patch scattered around the sky. From its lofty perch high above Earth’s atmosphere, the Hubble Space Telescope can see both nearby and distant objects with unwavering clarity. Its images not only transmit data, but also form a direct connection between the human spirit and the most powerful forces in nature. The remarkable story of one of mankind’s most stunning scientific achievements, HUBBLE’S CANVAS provides key insights and fills our eyes with images of breathtaking beauty that will change your view of the universe forever.
The American Revolution was a mass insurgency movement, requiring a single-mindedness of purpose on the part of a huge number of colonists. Meet the soldiers, midwives, artisans, shopkeepers, farmers, enslaved people, and others who made the revolution happen.
Enjoy a multifaceted exploration of Winston Churchill’s life, accomplishments, and legacies in 24 lectures that unfurl like a great story. You’ll delve into Churchill’s military leadership during World War I and World War II, his abiding passion for history and public speaking, and his political relationships with historical giants like Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth II.
Throughout history certain civilizations, events and objects have fascinated and inspired us to dig deeper, climb higher and go further on our endless quest to be the first to finally uncover the truth. In this 12-part series, we look at some of the most iconic and enduring mysteries the world has known.
From TV promo on the History channel:
"Each week we bring four of the worlds best marksman to this ranch to compete with historical weapons using primitive knives, bows, and even century's old firearms. The worlds best marksmen shoot like mountain men."
Join Stewart McPherson on a journey around the UK on the spectacular ship Pelican of London, to discover the wildlife and secrets of the most remote British Isles shimmering in the sea mists. Explore the wildlife of these regions, meet the people that live there, and see the history and culture of these areas.
The Churchills is a 2012 documentary in three parts written and presented by David Starkey tells the story of two great war leaders Winston Churchill and his ancestor John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and the striking similarities in their lives.
Think big! Engineers have been doing just that for thousands of years, as renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay proves in this five-part miniseries on spectacular structures. The programs cover bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels-past and present. Along the way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principles and human stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.
Through the blackwater bayous and in the dark Louisiana night, floats a duck camp, alive with the sounds of swamp pop and the smells of Cajun cooking. A refuge filled with gunpowder, tall tales, and boudin; this duck camp is a welcomed outpost for hunters escaping the noise of everyday life.
The lives of three girls who are by chance living together in a small, rented room in Male'. They share the 2-room apartment with a single guy who happens to be a 'limelight'.
Take a tiny trip back in time with everyone's favourite renovation experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin as they revisit some of their most amazing builds.
In Masters of Mindfulness: Transforming Your Mind and Body, 11 top researchers and proponents of mindfulness discuss what modern science and contemporary research have revealed about this ancient practice and the many ways in which it can benefit your life. These 22 lectures present a unique and extraordinary opportunity, bringing a diverse group of renowned specialists together in one place for the first time to share their own personal experiences and their latest research, and to guide you through several mindfulness exercises.
Given our current practices, the planet will soon be unable to satisfy the demand for food. This is already of vital concern, but it is set to become even more pressing. What kind of solutions could help us rise to this immense challenge?
Food 3.0 provides a three-part answer to this question:
Techno Food. What's cooking in the Silicon Valley? New solutions
Bio Food. The development of a more sustainable agriculture and the eating habits of tomorrow,
Franken Food. A step towards genetically modified food and trans-genic agriculture.
A ground-breaking account of all the trends that will shape tomorrow’s food.
Explore monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. Employment is part of the American Dream. Will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation?