How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
This documentary series follows the passionate group of volunteers who run the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association or VOKRA, a no-kill, non-profit, registered charity dedicated to the rescue of cats and kittens.
It's one of the most popular island paradise destinations but what does it take to make it home? With extreme climates and homes perched in the shadow of volcanoes, Hawaii real estate is no easy feat. Each episode, follow one home buyer who checks out three unique properties in a quest to find their ultimate Hawaiian hideaway.
Biographer A.N. Wilson uncovers the intriguing personal life of Queen Victoria through her journals and letters in this psychological portrait of Britain's longest reigning monarch. With Queen Victoria's writings read by Anna Chancellor.
Short compelling snapshots of places made famous by huge events, incredible circumstance, murders, disasters, tragedies and accidents. Locations and destinations from around the world imprinted in time through mystery, scandal, and intrigue.
The craziest car show you'll ever see. Celebrities terrify their unsuspecting passengers with very dangerous driving (don't worry, there's a stunt driver on the car roof).
Finns became the most rural of all European immigrant groups. They created “havens in the woods,” cultural islands surrounded by forests where their ancestral language and customs persisted for 100 years. Pelkie, Michigan is one of these havens.
Forced to return to her hometown after the death of her mother, Lauren takes a job as a night cleaner in a restaurant. After seeing the ghost of a girl who went missing years ago, she finds herself in danger of meeting the same fate.