The Amazon jungle is home to two of the planet’s greatest predators: the anaconda and the jaguar. If these two menacing animals clash, who will win? After more
The Amazon jungle is home to two of the planet’s greatest predators: the anaconda and the jaguar. If these two menacing animals clash, who will win? After a thorough study of the behavior of animals with the help of computer technology, a virtual battle of opponents will be recreated, as a result of which it will be found out who is the strongest. close
Documentary film "National Geographic Video". Giant Crocodile is dedicated to a huge fossil lizard, whose ancient remains will be extracted right in front more
Documentary film "National Geographic Video". Giant Crocodile is dedicated to a huge fossil lizard, whose ancient remains will be extracted right in front of the viewer. Then experts-paleontologists will turn them into a monster of 12-meter height. With the help of modern technology, you can travel 110 million years ago and see how a giant crocodile weighing 10 tons lived and ate. In the company of paleontologist Paul Sirino and reptile expert Brady Barr, you will make an exciting journey and trace the evolutionary path from the fossil crocodile to its modern relatives. close
Discovered by archaeologists, the mass burial of the remains of the family of Mayan rulers, dated IX century, from sixteen skeletons, allowed experts more
Discovered by archaeologists, the mass burial of the remains of the family of Mayan rulers, dated IX century, from sixteen skeletons, allowed experts to suggest the reasons for the murder of the royal family. Studies and conclusions of pathologists have established a close degree of kinship of the deceased. The tradition of polygamy, practiced in ruling Mayan families, gave birth to a large number of possible heirs, which gave rise to irreconcilable enmity and rivalry within the family itself.
Scientific documentary K. Krala and Melanie Soich "National Geographic. The Death of the Mayan Sovereigns is an exciting journey back in time with professionals – historians, archaeologists and doctors. close
Documentary Howard Brooks "Wild World". Gorillas is dedicated to animals that are still one of the least explored species of monkeys. Many of them live more
Documentary Howard Brooks "Wild World". Gorillas is dedicated to animals that are still one of the least explored species of monkeys. Many of them live on wild slopes in African Rwanda. However, being extremely careful, gorillas have great difficulty letting people close to them. Only after a few years of observations, as the monkeys get used to them, scientists really manage to look into the family life of gorillas and learn the peculiarities of their behavior. Despite the natural ferocity, gorillas are quite peaceful with neighboring elephants and deer. close
The documentary series Titans, produced by CNBC, tells about people who have managed to make unimaginable turns in their careers, as well as about companies more
The documentary series Titans, produced by CNBC, tells about people who have managed to make unimaginable turns in their careers, as well as about companies that have grown from modest firms to world-class corporations. These are real success stories. The stories of those who changed the world.
"CNBC: The Titans." Steve Jobs (CNBC Titans. Steve Jobs) is dedicated to one of these people, Steve Jobs. The undisputed king of Silicon Valley, he ruled for nearly three decades. In the garage of his parents, Jobs launched a revolution in the field of personal computers and became the founder of Apple Corporation, one of the most technologically advanced companies in the world. His invention of the Macintosh and iPod, iTunes and iPhone, as well as dozens of other devices, really changed the world. The film tells about the career of Steve Jobs, his struggle with competitors and the battle with a serious illness, which eventually became the reason for his premature departure. close
Al Capone was born to Italian immigrant parents on January 17, 1899 in New York City. He moved to Chicago in 1919, and there he became a notable criminal more
Al Capone was born to Italian immigrant parents on January 17, 1899 in New York City. He moved to Chicago in 1919, and there he became a notable criminal figure and gangster. He played large parts in gambling, alcohol, and prostitution rackets. In 1925, after an assassination attempt on former head Johnny Torrio, Capone took control of the Chicago Outfit, of which he had served as the second in command. He was listed on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list, sold alcohol during the Prohibition era, planned the St. Valentine's Day massacre, and was eventually indicted and convicted of income tax evasion in 1931. close
If you think about castles of old, imagine huge halls, the crackling of firewood in the fireplace, beautiful ladies and noble knights, then the documentary more
If you think about castles of old, imagine huge halls, the crackling of firewood in the fireplace, beautiful ladies and noble knights, then the documentary by Leo Van Der Guth and Mark Werker - for you. However, in their illusions, watching these pictures, you can be disappointed. But, whatever it was, “Great castles of Europe” will help to learn interesting and even a little frightening facts from past times.
You will learn that rooms very similar to caves were used for the wintering of livestock in them, that smoke from pipes always fell into the living quarters, and ladies and gentlemen very rarely took a bath. close
A documentary about Hannibal Barca - the general and ruler of New Carthage, who crossed the Alps in the fight with Rome. It covers the period from before the Punic Wars to the defeat of Carthage.
A documentary about Hannibal Barca - the general and ruler of New Carthage, who crossed the Alps in the fight with Rome. It covers the period from before the Punic Wars to the defeat of Carthage. close
They are so cute, fluffy, tender and defenseless – these little cubs! An exciting documentary film "National Geographic". Wild Kids will tell about how more
They are so cute, fluffy, tender and defenseless – these little cubs! An exciting documentary film "National Geographic". Wild Kids will tell about how the offspring of different animals survive and freely exist in the wild. The same nature gave them amazing ways to save their lives.
In the southern part of the African continent, despite everything, the offspring of the fastest animals in the world – cheetahs, an endangered species from the Red Book, survives. It will show the first flight of a chick of the last California condor and the incomprehensible secrets of the survival of representatives of the animal world. close
1000 Places to See Before You Die is a documentary series that aired on the Travel Channel as well as Discovery HD Theater in 2007. The show, hosted by more
1000 Places to See Before You Die is a documentary series that aired on the Travel Channel as well as Discovery HD Theater in 2007. The show, hosted by Albin and Melanie Ulle, travels around the world to showcase some of the Earth's vast beauty. The program also explores the diverse cultures of several amazing countries and approximately 100 of the 1,000 Places from the book, with an eye towards unearthing local charms and traditions. close
"Animal Planet" is a beautiful film Karena Allen with the participation of zoologist Jack Khan about the animal world, about their habits, characters, more
"Animal Planet" is a beautiful film Karena Allen with the participation of zoologist Jack Khan about the animal world, about their habits, characters, ways of survival. His stories are captured from the first frames and not released until the end of the film.
The animals he remembers live in every corner of the world. In the African savannah, you will take care of a small elephant, sink to the ocean floor, swim with dolphins, feed the baby gorilla. Gain knowledge of marsupial Australia and the unique inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands. You will have to fight the three-week-old son of a rhino. close
The Cambodian city of Angkor, an impressive complex of stone temples, was abandoned by people more than 500 years ago. The pearl of the city, its largest more
The Cambodian city of Angkor, an impressive complex of stone temples, was abandoned by people more than 500 years ago. The pearl of the city, its largest temple Angkor Wat is a giant stone map of the universe and one of the most remarkable creations of mankind. In 1858, the young French naturalist Henri Muaud, conquering one temple after another from the jungle, unexpectedly discovered the city of Angkor hidden in the thickets. Muo wrote an exhilarating description of the most mysterious and romantic ruins of Asia. It took another 50 years before the chronicle of the lost civilization of Cambodia – the diary of Zhou Dagon, the Chinese envoy of the XIII century, was found by scientists. This amazing document painted Angkor at the zenith of its glory - a crowded metropolis, a city of dazzling wealth, powerful princes and exotic customs. close
Discover the secrets of antiquity hidden in the depths of legends, symbols and mystical signs. Studying historical evidence and revealing various theories, more
Discover the secrets of antiquity hidden in the depths of legends, symbols and mystical signs. Studying historical evidence and revealing various theories, the authors of the documentary series “Ancient Secrets” (Ancient Secrets), published by the National Geographic channel, strive to separate the truth from fiction, while re-creating a picture of the life of centuries gone by.
Mysteries of Antiquity. Ancient Secrets: Witch Hunter's bible explores the mysteries of one of the most mysterious books in human history. She was called the Maleus Maleficarum, or “Witch Hammer.” Written in 1486, this book is perhaps the most complete encyclopedia on witches, proving that witches do exist. In addition, The Hammer of Witches is an infamous medieval manual, containing many instructions on how to catch, torture and destroy witches. For more than two hundred years, this book served its purpose, acting as one of the tools of the realm of fear. The authors of the film try to answer the most exciting questions related to the book of witches, and understand what lies in its fatal popularity. close
Imagine standing on the edge of a fiery volcano! Race towards the tornado! Fly on a plane in the heart of a huge storm! Find out where the ruthless element more
Imagine standing on the edge of a fiery volcano! Race towards the tornado! Fly on a plane in the heart of a huge storm! Find out where the ruthless element rages. Catch a crushing wave off the coast of San Francisco - the "wall of nightmare" that furiously rattles surfers. If you are brave, you will bravely stand in the way of a thunderous avalanche along with the famous photographer who creates amazing shots of rapid snow flows. And only after visiting a team of forest firefighters in a deadly fire zone, you will realize that you have experienced the most dangerous moments in your life! close
How could a ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex get his lady's attention? How could a pair of stegosaurs give in to lovers with all the deadly plates and thorns more
How could a ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex get his lady's attention? How could a pair of stegosaurs give in to lovers with all the deadly plates and thorns that adorned their bodies? The educational film Tyrannosaurus Sex, created by the Discovery Channel, answers these and many other questions about the sexual side of dinosaur life.
About how the ancient lizards lived, what they ate and how they died, science already knows quite a lot. But now modern research and the latest computer graphics allow you to imagine and recreate on the screen all the vicissitudes of the personal life of ancient lizards, in particular, the most famous and bloodthirsty of them - Tyrannosaurs. Sex in Tyrannosaurus, created with impressive three-dimensional effects, breathes life into one of the last mysteries of these large and formidable animals. close
A small but highly efficient killing machine - a hornet two inches long and with a wingspan up to three inches - lurks in the mountains of Japan. The more
A small but highly efficient killing machine - a hornet two inches long and with a wingspan up to three inches - lurks in the mountains of Japan. The voracious predator has a quarter-inch stinger that pumps out a dose of venom with an enzyme so strong it can dissolve human tissue. Just one of these hornets can kill 40 European honeybees a minute; a handful of the creatures can slaughter 30,000 European honeybees within hours, leaving a trail of severed insect heads and limbs. Someone who is stung by the hornet and doesn't receive proper treatment soon thereafter can die from the venom, which is powerful enough to disintegrate human flesh. About 40 people die each year after being stung by giant hornets, mainly as a result of an allergic reaction to the venom. close
A few years ago in Central Africa was discovered a completely unique species of gorillas - Mbeli Bai, characterized by a peaceful and friendly disposition. more
A few years ago in Central Africa was discovered a completely unique species of gorillas - Mbeli Bai, characterized by a peaceful and friendly disposition. Unlike their aggressive cousins, these gorillas interact much more, gathering in groups to find food and fresh water. And more importantly, for communication. The behavior of animals amazed scientists so much that they had to rewrite textbooks. But what made other previously studied gorilla species so aggressive? The opinion of scientists on this issue is very categorical - it seems that the reason was close communication with a person. The new BBC film Gorillas will give us a different look at these amazing animals. close
The African lion is rightfully considered the king of animals, he is a clever, hardy and merciless predator with great strength and skills of an excellent more
The African lion is rightfully considered the king of animals, he is a clever, hardy and merciless predator with great strength and skills of an excellent fighter. Living in the same natural conditions as the Nile crocodile, it hunts the same animals as the movie Discovery. The Lion vs. Crocodile fight does not seem like an empty attempt to combine two equal powers in a decisive duel. This kind of battle can happen in the wild. The cunning insidious crocodile with its cruelty and iron grip has every chance to win in the water element.
Documentary Geof Tanner Discovery: Animal Face-Off. Lion vs. Croc (Discovery). Combat: Lion vs. Crocodile, with the help of computer graphics, depicts the alleged duel of two of the most dangerous African animals, analyzing their individual properties and capabilities. close
In the 19th century, as it became aware of the colonial designs of European power on central Asia, Tibet expelled westerners and closed its frontiers. more
In the 19th century, as it became aware of the colonial designs of European power on central Asia, Tibet expelled westerners and closed its frontiers. As its isolation deepened, so did Tibet's allure and mystique. But in the early 1900s, Francis Younghusband, a British colonialist, managed to penetrate the hidden city of Lhasa and bring to an end the country's years of isolation. close
The open terrain and abundance of suitable prey make this an ideal habitat for these beautiful cats. Cheetahs have pursued their main prey, the Springbuck, more
The open terrain and abundance of suitable prey make this an ideal habitat for these beautiful cats. Cheetahs have pursued their main prey, the Springbuck, for thousands of years here, honing each other to ever greater skills and speed. close
Documentary Howard Brooks "Wild World". Otters from a fascinating series dedicated to wildlife, tells about very curious animals that love to play. Living more
Documentary Howard Brooks "Wild World". Otters from a fascinating series dedicated to wildlife, tells about very curious animals that love to play. Living in the forests of Wisconsin otters, like other animals, are engaged in the search for food, housing and care for offspring. Of course, they have their enemies, which should be feared, for example, lynx. But in those carefree moments, when the pressing problems and dangers are left behind, these funny animals like to frolic properly, involving everything in the game. They are ready to play at any time of the year, on land and in the water. close
Animal Planet. Best Papa Animals" is an interesting popular science documentary film Triche Mitchell about marital duties and raising offspring among more
Animal Planet. Best Papa Animals" is an interesting popular science documentary film Triche Mitchell about marital duties and raising offspring among our younger brothers. There is no talk about being a father of a family being easy.
Of course, the main burden falls on the mother - to bear, give birth to offspring, take care and pay attention to treatment, feeding and upbringing. But after all, the father has a hard time – you need to make sure that the family does not feel hungry, the house was in order, if necessary, calm the frisky rogue and take time to play with children. The most important thing is to protect your family and territory from any attack. . . close
Australia is the only continent where in the wild there is an amazing, incomparable animal kangaroo, growing in a bag on the stomach of its mother. These more
Australia is the only continent where in the wild there is an amazing, incomparable animal kangaroo, growing in a bag on the stomach of its mother. These herbivores live in small herds and lead mainly evening and nocturnal lives, hiding during the day. In Australia, there are other marsupial animals - wombats, kousoo, marsupial wolves and marsupial devils, koalas. The echidna carries an egg in her bag until the baby hatches out. But only the marsupial kangaroo became an animal of the Australian coat of arms along with the ostrich - for its property never to lean back ...
Documentary-educational film Howard Brooks "Wild World: Kangaroos" is a spectacular and picturesque narrative about the rich fauna of Australia. close
Extraordinarily informative and fascinating film Mark Verkirk "Jaipur Palaces. The Red Fort and Taj Mahal is an exciting tour of fascinatingly beautiful more
Extraordinarily informative and fascinating film Mark Verkirk "Jaipur Palaces. The Red Fort and Taj Mahal is an exciting tour of fascinatingly beautiful India, which holds many ancient secrets, a diverse and contrasting country.
You will find yourself in the amazing city of Jaipur with its world-famous palaces. In addition, the viewer will be able to visit Agra, rightfully considered one of the most delightful cities in the world. You will see the huge Red Fort with your own eyes and enjoy the splendor of the Taj Mahal, this proud symbol of great love and a visiting card of the whole country. close
The film "Shocking Asia 2", created in 1984 by American director Emerson Fox, belongs to a special genre - educational programs. The main purpose of such more
The film "Shocking Asia 2", created in 1984 by American director Emerson Fox, belongs to a special genre - educational programs. The main purpose of such tapes is to show the unique, original, long-established and successfully functioning now, traditions and customs of different peoples, natural and climatic features of their native land.
Features of the plot of the educational program "Shocking Asia 2"
The film is rightly called shocking: sometimes shown in episodes seems really fantastic, surreal, extraordinary. To this day, the peoples of modern Asia lead an exceptionally autonomous and unique life with their incredible traditions, rituals, customs, beliefs. It is interesting that most of them can easily win the heart and imagination of any European! Compared to any other people, Asians seem extremely colorful.
What to see in the educational program "Shocking Asia 2"
In the film you can see a variety of - but all equally bright and fascinating (albeit sometimes terrifying!) - episodes of Eastern life: mysterious underground burials, mystical tattoos, terrible diseases, outlandish rites, seductive dances and much more.
Who should see the tape
The film will be appreciated by passionate fans of “part-time” travel, strange and unusual traditions, oriental dances, wildlife of different continents and countries. close
The documentary “Discovery: The 10 Best Places in Amsterdam” tells about the beauty of this Dutch city, the most beautiful of European cities. Amsterdam more
The documentary “Discovery: The 10 Best Places in Amsterdam” tells about the beauty of this Dutch city, the most beautiful of European cities. Amsterdam is often called the New Babylon or the Venice of the North. Here a lot amazes and attracts tourists - from freedom of manners and lack of restrictions to the splendor of attractions. Once here, you get an excellent opportunity to explore the city from the inside, visiting ancient mansions, rolling along many canals, admiring architectural monuments, looking at the street of “red lights”, having realized the most secret dreams. Anyone can visit the International Diamond Trade Center. close
10 Best Places in Spain is a science-fiction documentary film directed by Rachel Ford for Discovery. In hot Spain there are many attractions that can more
10 Best Places in Spain is a science-fiction documentary film directed by Rachel Ford for Discovery.
In hot Spain there are many attractions that can amaze the experienced traveler: endless olive groves, bullfighting, sand dunes, vineyards, mountains and so on. Everywhere from the exquisite Seville to the eccentric Gaudí, you can find many interesting places. It produces the most delicious ham and sangria - a divine drink worthy of the table of monarchs. All this can be seen in this virtual journey through the largest state of the Iberian Peninsula. close
You will have an unforgettable meeting with a whole series of creatures of colossal size: from a giant spider to a huge carnivorous lizard. You will also more
You will have an unforgettable meeting with a whole series of creatures of colossal size: from a giant spider to a huge carnivorous lizard. You will also get acquainted with some modern animals, descendants of ancient giants, and learn how their distant ancestors lived and why they disappeared from the face of the Earth. An exciting sight for thrill lovers! close
Thanks to the educational documentary Anne Kerrolla "National Geographic. The secret of the Mayan rulers you can look at the ruins of great cities that more
Thanks to the educational documentary Anne Kerrolla "National Geographic. The secret of the Mayan rulers you can look at the ruins of great cities that are lost in the jungles of Mexico and Central America. Together with the leading viewers will be able to try to figure out who built all these cities, because until now, despite the past time and the efforts of many people, it is reliably unknown how exactly the Mayan people erected their buildings.
According to the plot of the film, the British Frederick Catherwood and American John Lloyd in 1839 went on one of their most epic journeys in the wilds of Central America. They overcame pain and danger and returned from an unknown land with various trophies from Native American civilization. close
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