Culloden is a 1964 docudrama written and directed by Peter Watkins for BBC TV. It portrays the 1746 Battle of Culloden that resulted in the British Army's destruction of the Scottish Jacobite uprising and, in the words of the narrator, "tore apart forever the clan system of the Scottish Highlands". Described in its opening credits as "an account of one of the most mishandled and brutal battles ever fought in Britain", Culloden was hailed as a breakthrough for its cinematography as well as its use of non-professional actors and its presentation of an historical event in the style of modern TV war reporting. The film was based on John Prebble's study of the battle.
Nick adventures through the perilous Grand Canyon, zip-lining across it, exploring its caves, and taking part in a conservation project to restore its endangered condor population.
Great Art Explained is a video series that focuses on one piece of art per episode, breaking it down, using clear and concise language free of 'art-speak'.
Ancient Earth is an original CuriosityStream documentary series running for 2 seasons. Each season comprises of 3-3 episodes, respectively that feature stunning animations in Ultra HD 4K quality.
The 1st season sheds light on the kind of life that existed in the Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.
The 2nd season is about some crucial moments in the evolution of life: the disappearance of the giant insects, the rise of the feathered dinosaurs, and the dawn of the mammals.
he general director, Bin Ge, only spent a year in research, and the culture and culture of the utensils and Mosuo people have been waiting for nearly three years from the search to the investigation. The whole filming production lasted for one and a half years, from the plateau gorge to the bamboo sea in the basin, from the mysterious Mosuo style to the beautiful girl of the Tibetans, from the changes of the four seasons to the prosperity of the city, the story was set after the reform and opening up, Sichuan cuisine flourished. Many people began to use culinary food as a means of earning a living. The fate of these people is closely related to the deliciousness of his hands. They inherit, explore, innovate, bring new taste experiences with food, and subvert the taste buds again and again.
The end is near. At least that's what the doomsday predictions from Nostradamus, the Book of Revelation, the Mayan "long count" calendar and others would have us believe. Many unsettling forecasts of global destruction even pinpoint the year: 2012. How worried should we be? If these prophecies are accurate and inevitable, is there any way to avoid or at least postpone them from coming true?
Landmark series lifting the lid on Silicon Valley's tech titans - Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Musk - who changed our world forever, from how we communicate to how we shop and the information we get.
The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr examines the stories behind some of the most famous works of art ever devised. Why were these pieces created and what makes them, in particular, so eternally fascinating? How much did the lives of the artists, and the society and environment they worked in, influence the paintings? Get ready to see truly iconic images in a whole new light.
Jonathan Meades offers an affectionate critique of Birmingham - home of Balti, ELO, heavy metal, conferences, 'Crossroads' and Cadbury's - from its architecture and canals to the Brummie accent and humour.
Jumping vampire, cursed dancer, snake woman, wandering child dressed in red... These evil spirits, from Southeast Asian folklore, have found a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, notably thanks to cinema and television. These six episodes invite you to discover a little-known legendary universe, whose figures continue to haunt Chinese, Taiwanese and Thai imaginations.
“The Machine of Time” is a Greek documentary series that explores history, shedding light on unknown aspects of events, people, and social phenomena. Through interviews, archival footage, and investigative research, it reveals the human stories behind major historical moments.
Robson Green has moved back home to the north and immerses himself in telling the incredible story of how industry has shaped both a place and its people. This two-part series celebrates the rugged northern landscape and how the sheer hard work of the people in the north contributed to the industrial revolution which changed the face of the world.
Top chefs battle it out in a quest to recreate some of NZ's most iconic snacks, with only their taste buds to guide them. Hosted by Kim Crossman and Tom Sainsbury.