IR-thermography creates pictures of events unseen by the naked eye as heat loss, or the transference of heat between individuals and surroundings. The more
IR-thermography creates pictures of events unseen by the naked eye as heat loss, or the transference of heat between individuals and surroundings. The video shows a group of people swimming in a river apparently unconscious of an eager voice calling out that ‘dinner is ready’. close
James Wignall in his film “Secrets of the Order of the Templars” tries to find answers to many exciting questions. The Templars are members of the Catholic more
James Wignall in his film “Secrets of the Order of the Templars” tries to find answers to many exciting questions. The Templars are members of the Catholic Order of Knights, established in Jerusalem in 1118, who desperately defended Christ’s tomb but worshipped the Devil. There are hundreds of legends about the mysterious and powerful crusader warriors. Are the stories of Christian relics and countless riches associated with the Knights Templar true? The film will tell about the emergence of the Order of the Templars, about their activities and purpose. close
In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great was a BBC documentary television series first shown in 1998. It was written and presented by British historian more
In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great was a BBC documentary television series first shown in 1998. It was written and presented by British historian and broadcaster Michael Wood.
Wood retraced the travels of Alexander the Great, from Vergina in Macedonia, where his father Philip II of Macedon died and Alexander was proclaimed king, through seventeen present-day countries to the borders of India and back to Mesopatamia, where he died. Whereas most of Wood's documentary series had titles beginning "In Search of...", the title of this series reflected a slightly different approach.
The series was directed by David Wallace. close
As the human world gathers to stage the Olympic Games, this programme looks at what would happen if animals were to do the same. Competitors from the more
As the human world gathers to stage the Olympic Games, this programme looks at what would happen if animals were to do the same. Competitors from the mammal, bird, insect, reptile and fish nations are scaled to human size as they compete in Olympic events. On screen BBC sport graphics impart facts and figures, with commentary from John Motson and Jonathan Pearce. close
The story of a genius – a sculptor, painter, architect who took a worthy place in the history of art. An extraordinary personality – he stopped at nothing more
The story of a genius – a sculptor, painter, architect who took a worthy place in the history of art. An extraordinary personality – he stopped at nothing to achieve fame and wealth. He was an ordinary man, but his works were divine. close
This is the story of the most extraordinary journey in human exploration, the Voyager space mission. In 1977 two unmanned spacecraft were launched by more
This is the story of the most extraordinary journey in human exploration, the Voyager space mission. In 1977 two unmanned spacecraft were launched by NASA, heading for distant worlds. It would be the first time any man-made object would ever visit the farthest planets of the solar system - Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus. On the way the Voyagers would be bombarded by space dust, fried by radiation and discover many of the remarkable wonders of the solar system. At the end of 2012, 35 years and 11 billion miles later, they are leaving the area of the sun's influence. As they journey out into the galaxy beyond they carry a message from Earth, a golden record bolted to the side of each craft describing our civilisation in case of discovery by another. This is the definitive account of the most intrepid explorers in Earth's history. close
The documentary “BBC: Abyss” takes you on a journey to the most mysterious place on planet Earth – the bottom of the ocean. A more fascinating and exciting more
The documentary “BBC: Abyss” takes you on a journey to the most mysterious place on planet Earth – the bottom of the ocean. A more fascinating and exciting spectacle is hard to find. You will visit the depths of the Pacific, Atlantic oceans, as well as at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, where not one diver of the world could reach. Titanic .
You will see bizarre, algae-covered underwater rocks, caves, sand clearings. You will be accompanied everywhere by the inhabitants of the underwater kingdom. You will see the blind inhabitants of the oceans living at depths where the rays of the sun never penetrate. The plant world will surpass your imagination. close
Twenty-first-century North America. People have reached the most remote corners of the continent, greatly expanded the boundaries of modern technology. more
Twenty-first-century North America. People have reached the most remote corners of the continent, greatly expanded the boundaries of modern technology. However, the first man set foot on these lands not so long ago, only 14 thousand years ago. At that time, North America belonged to other creatures, the size of which corresponded to its vast territory. They were real giants, swift and ferocious, whose lives are now lost in the centuries. The amazing work of British scientists, based on a detailed and comprehensive study of past eras, as well as the latest achievements of computer and cinematic technology will allow you to travel back in the centuries to the time of the last Ice Age long before the appearance of the first big city. Look at what is happening through the eyes of primitive people! During the Ice Age, the surface of North America was covered with an ice sheet more than three kilometers thick. But as the continent warmed, the ice shell began to shrink. Passages began to open along the coast and among the mountains. Primitive people began to migrate south. The land was transformed, new green plains appeared, numerous rivers and lakes were formed. And on this land began to dominate other animals, more adapted to these conditions. Decent hunters and dangerous rivals, even for such powerful animals as mammoths. . . close
Megatsunami is a wave that exceeds the tsunami several times. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, and generate waves up to a maximum of 30 meters, which more
Megatsunami is a wave that exceeds the tsunami several times. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, and generate waves up to a maximum of 30 meters, which have a huge destructive power. But if part of the coastal mountain range slides into the ocean, then a catastrophe of unprecedented proportions will occur. Thanks to computer calculations and experiments, it became known that the height of such a wave will reach about 650 meters, and perhaps a kilometer.
The force of the wave will decrease, crossing the Atlantic Ocean, to the east coast will reach 50 meters and will sweep the US coast, penetrating into the depths of up to 20 kilometers. close
It is five times hotter than the sun and turns sand to glass in an instant. It can shoot 80 kilometres up above storm clouds. And it may even have provided more
It is five times hotter than the sun and turns sand to glass in an instant. It can shoot 80 kilometres up above storm clouds. And it may even have provided the original spark that created life itself. This pacy, stylish documentary reveals the full power of lightning, why it is so dangerous, and what scientists are doing to protect us. Statistically, you are most likely to be struck in Florida, playing golf on a Sunday in July. Hear victims tell touching stories of the real experience, and why they feel it has changed them forever. View cockpit footage of NASA pilots flying through active lightning storms and find out why some scientists think the pollution in big cities could be 'baiting' lightning on an incredible scale. The more we learn about this maverick force of nature, it seems, the more we have to fear... close
Despite the fact that the age of dinosaurs ended a long time ago, Lloyd Owen still finds their remains, which are now stored in various paleontological more
Despite the fact that the age of dinosaurs ended a long time ago, Lloyd Owen still finds their remains, which are now stored in various paleontological museums around the world and remind people of the former power of the huge reptiles that once reigned on our planet. Since then, a lot has changed, however, in the film Holly Spiring "BBC: living dragons" decided to show people the descendants of dinosaurs, which nowadays inhabit the planet and are quite dangerous.
In search of these reptiles sends all the same Lloyd Owen and during the hikes, the traveler tries to prove that in the foreseeable future it is the reptiles that can own power on Earth. In other words, thanks to this series you will be able to plunge into the dangerous and mysterious world of reptiles, considered the most mysterious and ancient creatures on the planet. close
Past and present collide in this powerful documentary featuring the findings of the National Geographic Expedition team and their robots as they explore more
Past and present collide in this powerful documentary featuring the findings of the National Geographic Expedition team and their robots as they explore these Egyptian wonders. You'll see an ancient sarcophagus unsealed, an exploration of nooks and crannies of a pyramid conducted by a camera-equipped robot, and much more. close
The documentary and educational film "BBC: what is light" enlightens viewers on issues related to the vital phenomenon, without which a person does not more
The documentary and educational film "BBC: what is light" enlightens viewers on issues related to the vital phenomenon, without which a person does not think of life - light. What is this? Where does it come from, why do we sink into darkness without it, and can something replace it?
The origin of this phenomenon has worried scientists since ancient times. His solution was fought by Aristotle, Newton, Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci, Einstein and many others. The creators of the picture tried to fully understand the essence and secrets of this phenomenon, considering all the theories that have ever existed in science. close
“BBC: Ancient Greece” is a fascinating popular science film that introduces viewers to Greek mythology, which people have been interested in for more more
“BBC: Ancient Greece” is a fascinating popular science film that introduces viewers to Greek mythology, which people have been interested in for more than a millennium. Classic stories have always inspired the greatest authors and artists to create incorruptible works of art and literature.
With the help of magnificent acting and computer graphics, viewers can fully plunge into the mythological atmosphere of ancient times, become an eyewitness to the adventures of the great heroes Odysseus and Jason, and even look deeper and comprehend the symbolic meaning of these eternal subjects. close
The whole history of French Impressionism - from its origin to its heyday and gradual extinction - fits into the long creative biography of Claude Monet. more
The whole history of French Impressionism - from its origin to its heyday and gradual extinction - fits into the long creative biography of Claude Monet. Knightly devotion to this artistic direction, loyalty to the impressionistic perception of the world put this master apart even among his brothers. close