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The Ascent of Money
2008
The Ascent of Money
2008
star 8Historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise of global finance. Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, he reveals how the history of finance has been punctuated by gut-wrenching crashes.Clash of Ancient Warriors
2023
Clash of Ancient Warriors is a series that uses modern science to investigate the mysteries of the most legendary battles from ancient times. Spartans vs Persians in the battle of Thermoplyae, Hannibal vs Rome in the battle of Cannae, The Knights Templar vs Saladdin’s riders at Mongisard, Greeks vs Trojans in the siege of Troy...Military genius and epic battles have led the greatest civilisations to the pinnacle of glory...or the brink of collapse. Join scientists as they hunt for the hidden clues and traces of titanic clashes that could unlock the truth about how one army triumphed and changed the course of history. Unfolding s a countdown to annihilation, each episode builds on the scientist’s investigation to retrace, hour by hour, the dramatic chain of events that ultimately led one side to a bloody victory.Spy Ops
2023
Spy Ops
2023
star 6.8Intelligence operatives from MI6 to the CIA share insider stories of spy craft, Cold War campaigns, and coups carried out by covert agents.I Lived in Kyoto for a While
2022
star 8.2After a new job and a month-long business trip to Osaka, Kana is back in Kyoto for a short stay! "What is the feeling of 'loneliness' when living in the crowded crowd in Tokyo?" Kana visited her uncle again with more questions. The owner of the bicycle shop, Oyama, the personal graphic designer Yoshida, the friend who is about to get married..., full of laughter conversations, leisurely roaming, in the process of meeting all kinds of people, get new inspiration from Kyoto's philosophy of life...Fight for First: Excel Esports
2021
star 4.7Sports documentary series following British underdogs Excel Esports as they fight to be taken seriously in the global esports scene.The Godfather of Fentanyl
2024
Account of the clandestine chemist behind America's first widespread fentanyl overdose crisis, featuring exclusive interviews with George Erik Marquardt.Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain
2009
star 8Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain is a 2009 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers the period of British history from the death of Queen Victoria to the end of the Second World War. It was a follow-up to his 2007 series Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain.Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure
2018
star 4.8Joanna Lumley's grandest and most challenging journey yet, a breath-taking odyssey from Venice to the Chinese border along the veins of the ancient Silk Road. Joanna's odyssey will see her travel through an array of fabulous landscapes. Starting in the Chinese city of Xian, she will cross continents, deserts, mountains and steppe.NASA's Greatest Missions
2008
Since the dawn of mankind, we have stared up at the lights in the sky and wondered... Now join the heroic men and women of NASA on some of the greatest adventures ever undertaken, he quest to reach out beyond Earth and into the great unknown of space! To celebrate 50 years of incredible achievements, Discovery Channel has collaborated with NASA to reveal epic struggles, tragedies and triumphs in a bold chapter of human history.The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies
2025
star 8.6Discover the harrowing tales of those who survived Korea's gloomiest chapters, shedding a light on long-hidden truths.The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart
2010
star 8A BBC/Animal Planet co-production, the three-part series focuses on the landscape and wildlife of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa.Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
2024
star 7.4Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.My Crazy Ex
2015
My Crazy Ex
2015
star 10Extraordinary-but-true stories of past relationships that went seriously awry are detailed, when one partner’s behavior goes from romantic… to excessive… and then to the extreme. Each episode follows the intrepid souls who venture out in search of love, but end up in a desperate search for escape.The Secret Mediterranean with Trevor McDonald
2011
The 21 countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea contain more cultures living side by side than anywhere else on Earth, as well as several little-known locations. In this four-part series, Sir Trevor McDonald explores the unique cultures hidden around the sea and goes far beyond the average tourist attraction to uncover what the area truly has to offer. During his travels, McDonald meets a variety of interesting people and partakes in unusual traditions and events as he discovers the forgotten and overlooked wonders of the Mediterranean.Cuisines des terroirs
2001
star 10A sensual approach to culinary art "on the ground", meeting farmers, winegrowers, restaurateurs and cooks, where gastronomy and the art of living have their roots.Lucy Worsley's Nights at the Opera
2017
For centuries in western culture, opera has been the greatest show on earth. Historian Lucy Worsley explores how history and opera go hand in hand. She visits the great European cities where some of the most famous operas were written, tells the stories of the colourful characters who composed them, and shows how they reflected the turbulent times they were composed in and the lives, hopes and fears of the people who lived in them. Whilst Lucy visits the cities and European opera houses, Antonio Pappano, music director of London's Royal Opera, helps us understand some of those operas' greatest musical moments.Prominentenküche
1979
Prominentenküche
1979
