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
This remarkable trove of color footage, assembled from far-flung private and state collections, presents Hitler's Europe as never seen before. Amateur more
This remarkable trove of color footage, assembled from far-flung private and state collections, presents Hitler's Europe as never seen before. Amateur film enthusiasts - soldiers, tourists, Hitler's own pilot, even Hitler's mistress, Eva Braun - began experimenting with color film in the late 1930s, their camera eye recording the Third Reich from every angle. Some of this film was only recently uncovered in former Soviet-bloc archives, hidden for almost 60 years; all of it, thanks to digital technology, has been newly transferred to video with surprising clarity. (This documentary was produced with two different narratives, both an English and German language version.) 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
Kingdom of animals is an unknown territory. We are like foreigners in here. We don’t understand the language of this country. They say, once lived a person more
Kingdom of animals is an unknown territory. We are like foreigners in here. We don’t understand the language of this country. They say, once lived a person who could talk to the animals, King Solomon. All peoples have fairytales with animals speaking with each other and with humans. In amazement, we’re looking at the world which considered long discovered. Animal language. It’s not human language, but special, sometimes completely unexpected ways of communication between animals… close
This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime made use of ancient mysticism, occultism, and mind-control techniques in their efforts to win the war.
This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime made use of ancient mysticism, occultism, and mind-control techniques in their efforts to win the war. 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
The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful more
The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful images of unspoiled healthy waters, The Living Sea offers hope for recovery engendered by productive scientific efforts. Oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea life show us that the more we understand the ocean and its inhabitants, the more we will know how to protect them. The film also highlights the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most spectacular underwater habitats in the world, to show the beauty and potential of a healthy ocean. close
A look at the disastrous effects a rain flood has on a termite community (IMDb). A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand more
A look at the disastrous effects a rain flood has on a termite community (IMDb). A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a falling branch, the scent from the termite colony is carried off by wind and catches the attention of a swarming driver ant colony led by their "black queen." Now a war is waged as ant and termite fight a battle of minuscule proportions for the survival of their very colonies (kevinxirau).. 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
12,000 feet down, life is erupting. Alvin, a deep-sea mechanized probe, makes a voyage some 12,000 feet underwater to explore the Azores, a constantly-erupting more
12,000 feet down, life is erupting. Alvin, a deep-sea mechanized probe, makes a voyage some 12,000 feet underwater to explore the Azores, a constantly-erupting volcanic rift between Europe and North America. 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
CNBC's Trish Regan goes inside America's controversial marijuana industry. Going from California's marijuana dispensaries to talking to marijuana growers more
CNBC's Trish Regan goes inside America's controversial marijuana industry. Going from California's marijuana dispensaries to talking to marijuana growers and law enforcement she paints a picture of how large and important marijuana is to this economy. close
It has long been known that the most cunning and merciless hunter is a marine predator, about which Paul Atkins and decided to make a documentary. The more
It has long been known that the most cunning and merciless hunter is a marine predator, about which Paul Atkins and decided to make a documentary. The film entered the famous cycle called "BBC: Carnivores". Great white shark.
This huge fish is one of the bloodthirsty and most dangerous predators of fauna around the world: after the attack of the great white shark, few of its victims managed to survive. But it is this bloodlust and cunning that attracts people to this shark, and thanks to this picture, anyone can learn about the habitat, life and habits of this inhabitant of the deep sea. 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
The film tells about the "devil's layer cake" of the German occupation regime during World War II, about different attitudes towards the occupiers, which more
The film tells about the "devil's layer cake" of the German occupation regime during World War II, about different attitudes towards the occupiers, which forever divided people into two irreconcilable camps. close
Throughout history, Britain's castles have witnessed murders, executions, and countless acts of cruelty that spawned a parade of spirits. This program more
Throughout history, Britain's castles have witnessed murders, executions, and countless acts of cruelty that spawned a parade of spirits. This program presents spine tingling stories in a riveting tour of England's ghostly heritage. close
American documentary directed by Barbara Jample tells about one of the most amazing rivers in the world – the Amazon. It flows into the ocean, absorbing more
American documentary directed by Barbara Jample tells about one of the most amazing rivers in the world – the Amazon. It flows into the ocean, absorbing about fifteen thousand small and large rivers along the way. But the most amazing thing is that for six months a year, it floods the Amazon forests by almost ten meters. About the life of anacondas, caimans, piranhas, water pigs, dolphins, various fish in these water jungles and tells the picture “Wild world of the Amazon”.
In the creation of an incomparable film project took part Anthony Hopkins - he tells about the magnificent and wild world. close
Wonders of the Universe: Destiny is a documentary project of the BBC and Professor Brian Cox, who set out to explore our universe. Who are we? Where do more
Wonders of the Universe: Destiny is a documentary project of the BBC and Professor Brian Cox, who set out to explore our universe.
Who are we? Where do we come from? Over thousands of years, humanity has shaped many myths and religions, seeking answers to these persistently intractable questions. In the movie “Wonders of the Universe: Destiny”, Brian Cox gives many answers, supported by science.
The movie "Wonders of the Universe." Fate is the first in a series of documentary programs in the series "Wonders of the Universe", consisting of four issues, including the film "Wonders of the Universe: Messengers". What is the nature of time and its role in creating the universe and ourselves? Where can I find answers? Brian explores the cycles of time that define our experience of life on Earth, as well as the truly epic cycles that determine the rotation of galaxies, or, for example, our solar system around the Milky Way galaxy. close
The family locks of Ireland are kept in itself by the certificates of deadly feud, mean murders. In our days, still located on a tableland, locks are more
The family locks of Ireland are kept in itself by the certificates of deadly feud, mean murders. In our days, still located on a tableland, locks are a living reminder about the victims of past years. close
Unlocking the Mystery of Life represents a unique programming opportunity for local stations. Its broadcast release coincides with the 50th anniversary more
Unlocking the Mystery of Life represents a unique programming opportunity for local stations. Its broadcast release coincides with the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history-James Watson and Francis Crick's discovery that the DNA molecule carries hereditary information in the form of a code that many scientists have likened to computer software or a written language. This discovery (announced on April 25,1953) sparked a scientific revolution. But it also left a fundamental question unanswered. Where did the information in DNA come from? How did the software in the cell arise? Unlocking the Mystery of Life explores these questions through the stories of a growing number of scientists who no longer believe that natural selection or chemistry, alone, can explain life's origin. Instead, they think that the microscopic world of the cell provides evidence of purpose and design in nature. close
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