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David Jason's Great British Inventions
2020
Sir David Jason explores his favourite great British inventions and discovers how and why they were first thought upChinese Garden
2015
star 7The documentary series "Chinese Gardens" looks into gardens starting from the pre-Qin, Han, Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties to modern times. Through storytelling, the slow life in the garden is concretely expressed.Stories from the Vaults
2007
Hosted by actor Tom Cavanagh, Stories from the Vaults is a series of 30-minute shows featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex. The new series, produced by Caragol Wells Productions, showcases the Smithsonian's rarest treasures as Tom Cavanagh meets with the experts behind the Smithsonian and discusses what it takes to preserve these precious artifacts for the generations to come. Stories from the Vaults debuted September 2007 on Smithsonian Networks. The second season premiered Sunday July 12th, 2009.States of America
2020
States of America
2020
In the United States, you may have been born in one state or even in a different country. You may go to school or work in another community, and then move somewhere else by choice or circumstance. What is it that ties us to these places and makes us call them home? And how does our state affect who we are and how we identify ourselves? In a time where identity, unity and belonging are under scrutiny, STATES OF AMERICA asks these questions in lyrical short documentaries. Featuring everyday people as distinct as the physical and cultural landscapes they call home, these films begin to portray a mosaic of America's famously emerging identity.Voice of a Serial Killer
2017
Docu-drama bringing to life the nerve-jangling audio confessions of some of the world's most notorious murders and serial killers.Subways of the World
1986
Subways of the World
1986
Subways of the World is a colorful, 15-part Hungarian documentary series that first ran between 1986 and 1993 on Hungarian Television. In the series, with the help of civil engineer György Lovas, we can get to know the past, present and future of metro networks in different cities around the world, as well as the landmarks around the metros. The series was created on the occasion of the 100-year centenary of the UITP International Public Transport Association.Do Amor e de Luta
2023
Do Amor e de Luta
2023
Crash Course Public Health
2022
Public Health is so much more than just washing your hands, adhering to smoking laws, or wearing your seatbelt -- although it is those things too. Broadly, public health is an approach to preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health for everyone. So over the course of this series, we'll show you the many ways the story of your health isn’t just about you, and how it’s about so much other stuff like the social, economic, and environmental conditions that impact all of us.神都洛阳
2021
神都洛阳
2021
Old Country
1983
Old Country
1983
Following on from the hugely popular Out of Town, Old Country saw Jack Hargreaves continue his exploration of rural life in Thomas Hardy country – reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation.Spotlight
2021
Spotlight
2021
Simply’s Spotlight provides an opportunity for rookie artists with fresh charms and musical potential to introduce their title and B-side track songs.Make or Break
2022
star 6Dive into the world of pro surfing as the best in the sport travel the globe to compete for the World Championship title. With unprecedented access, this docuseries captures the athletes’ lives on tour and the sacrifices they make to get to the top.35 Serial Killers the World Wants to Forget
2018
star 6The official definition of a serial killer is someone who kills three or more people. But do they have more in common than just a statistic? The series looks deeply into contemporary serial killers, to the most meticulous killer of modern times, Sacramento's Dorothea Puente, the owner of the 'House of Horrors'. Then there are the educated killers, like Dr Harold Shipman, who is thought to have killed nearly 300 people who were his patients and Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, who held a PhD in Mathematics. At the other end of the scale, Los Angeles serial killer Lonnie Franklin was organised but not smart, his reign of murder led to the deaths of so many disadvantaged women.Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire
2008
star 7.8The Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome ultimately led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. This series is centered on the campaigns and battles with the barbarian tribes and extensive examinations of the reigns of little known Roman emperors and generals.Edit 2018
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Cooper's Treasure
2017
star 6.5The incredible story of 1960's legendary astronaut Gordon Cooper and the secret treasure map he began from space.
