Over 100 years ago, humanity witnessed the greatest war that had ever occurred: World War I. Nearly two million men from across Asia were recruited to fight in the war. They were Indian soldiers from remote communities, Chinese farmers from rural outposts who worked as laborers, Vietnamese fishermen participating on behalf of their French colonial masters, and Japanese sailors in service of their emperor. But today, few remember them or their sacrifices. From India's Forgotten Army to the Chinese Labor Corp, Vietnam's war and rebellion to Japan's alliance and subsequent imperialism, this program examines Asia's war effort and how it...
In THE NEW ADVENTURES OF FIGARO PHO, the usually fearful Figaro has mustered up the courage to venture outside his mansion and into the big, wild world. Supported by a hilarious cast of quirky friends, including Snotty Ronald, Obsessive Prudence and Skater Boy Rudy, Figaro and his mechanical dog Rivet take on the simple pleasures of life despite his fears. But in the fantastical world of Figaro Pho any activity inevitably turns into a hysterical adventure.
Today, global warming and the decrease in natural resources push us to take up the challenge of building in a more ethical and sustainable manner. How to design architectures that are both revolutionary and practical? What solutions can be put into practice to make these places comfortable and respectful of the environment? Whether professionals or private; isolated or hidden in the very heart of our urban centers… all over the world, eco-housing is constantly reinventing itself. Avant-garde, visionary, the pioneers of ecological construction innovate and share their sustainable solutions with as many people as possible. What is the challenge? To imagine new habitats with irreproachable ecological standards while preserving our precious natural resources and start a greener lifestyle. Thanks to meetings with these visionary builders, Building Tomorrow opens the doors to unique places to discover the meaning and share the secrets of the most ecological architectures in the world.
Design Star: Next Gen winner Carmeon Hamilton helps renters in Memphis make big changes without tearing down walls. Using clever hacks, fun tricks and affordable solutions, she'll prove that you don’t have to own a house to make it feel like home!
The New Environmentalists share a common goal - safeguarding Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for justice worldwide. The activists in this series are recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Mobeen Azhar investigates the story of a 20-year-old medical student who went from handing out cash to strangers to being at the centre of an alleged multi-million-pound scam.
Style expert George Kotsipoulous works to transform couples who have let themselves go. From wardrobe and hair to tattoo removals, the couple will meet each other at the altar with a new look, and most importantly, renewed confidence as they head off into wedded bliss.
An inside look at how the imaginative fried foods of the State Fair of Texas come to life and the millions of dollars on the line for the family-run small businesses involved.
Everybody knows that Thomas Edison is one of the most prolific inventors in recorded history, but did you know he invented a virtual version of himself? According to this animated series he did. Along with his virtual self, Edison created a nearly complete robot, Von Bolt, who remained in a secret lab for years until 12-year-old science prodigy Angie found the lab after cracking the inventor's secret message. After discovering the lab, Angie and her friends explore the scientific world, with fun-loving Edison as their guide.
What does it take for a dog to be Best in Show? Dog owners and specialists that form the nerve center of the Canadian dog show circuit reveal how they prepare their dogs for Canada's main dog show events. Let the show begin.
"For it is owning to their wonder that men now begin and first began to philosophize," wrote Aristotle. Examine the profound impact Western history's intellectual giants had on their time and on stimulating the minds of future generations.
American Hoggers is an American reality television series on A&E that debuted October 19, 2011. The series chronicles the lives of the Campbell family whose family business is professional game hunting and animal control specifically the removal of feral hogs in the state of Texas.
Acclaimed storyteller and local historian Bil Lepp he travels off the beaten path across the country to discover the truth behind mysteries and legends of American history.
(CA) A team led by criminologist and former detective Dr. Mike Arntfield uses its advanced skills, which include medical biophysics and private investigating along with 21st-century technology to try to solve longstanding mysteries and give victims' families closure. In each episode, the team goes into the field in search of new leads by talking with family members, dissecting new and old evidence, and re-enacting the crimes in their quest to solve these longstanding mysteries.