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Bastions of Power
2020
star 5.7Castles were bastions of power. Yet, what was life like behind their walls? Part 1 of our documentary follows their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences. Part 2 examines their military function from the 11th to the 16th century. When the enemy was at their gates, they had to withstand battering rams, catapults and sapping which called for ever new solutions by their defenders until, finally, large-calibre cannons spelt their end.Kanzler
1999
Kanzler
1999
Böses Blut
1993
Firefighters – 24/7 in action with the Hamburg Fire Department
2024
When there is a fire, they go in where others run out: the emergency services from the fire and rescue stations in Barmbek, Berliner Tor and the city center. In an emergency, seconds often mean the difference between life and death.Europe's Forgotten Dictatorships
2021
The history of humankind is filled with power-hungry dictators. Come with us on a journey to the past as we re-visit Europe's forgotten dictatorships.Crime Scene: Antiquity
2019
star 8Nothing lets us look deeper into the dark abyss of a past epoch than the murders and misdeeds committed during it. But many crimes of the past remain unsolved today. The perpetrators were not identified or punished, and evidence hasn’t been presented against them — until now. This documentary series shows how science uses modern forensic methods to solve crimes that happened thousands of years ago.Wüsten im Vormarsch
2007
Wüsten im Vormarsch
2007
Gefährliche Streiche
1972
Gefährliche Streiche
1972
The Founders of Europe
2013
star 4.5Questions the myths and unravels age-old clichés about ancient cultures.Illner intensiv
2009
Illner intensiv
2009
Expedition Europe
2019
Expedition Europe
2019
The landscapes of Europe are as incredible as they are different. They are full of secrets and surprises. From the cold northern tip of Norway to the hot south of Spain; from the wild sea coasts of the European West to the continental extremes of the Urals in the east to the gentle heart of the continent - the landscapes of Europe are as unbelievable as they are different.300 Million Years
2015
star 6“300 Million Years” relates the dramatic history of how the continent of Europe came to be and the first humans to call it home.Ocean Stories
2015
Ocean Stories
2015
Teeming with marine wildlife, our oceans are full of fascinating stories, like these, about orcas, sea lions and the giant Mola.Katharina Tempel
2022
Katharina Tempel
2022
Inspector Katharina Tempel moves from the LKA to the Hamburg police. Under the leadership of her new superior, Chief Inspector Georg König , she begins a murder investigation in the Hanseatic city. She is supported by her new colleague Dela Tahiri, her husband Volker , the celebrated press spokesman for the Hamburg police, and her best friend and prosecutor Golda Hopkins.Alexander The Great
2014
star 2Legendary military leader and conqueror of the ancient world, Alexander the Great is brought to life in this stunning documentary.1979 - The Year Of The Islamist Revolution
2022
star 8During the 1970s the Middle East was a battleground for the Cold War; liberal pro-Western forces battled with pro-Soviet Arab Nationalists and Baathists. But in 1979 a series of events – the Iranian Revolution, Egypt’s peace with Israel, the Mecca Mosque Siege, and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan – contributed to a radical change in the mind-set of the region and its leaders. It was the start of the meteoric rise of radical Islam.
