Fury in the Pacific is a documentary about a pair of World War II battles in the Pacific: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman. The film is noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers, and its fast-paced editing.
Each episode presents a new true crime case, modern or historical. Michael Winner hosts, providing exposition through voiceovers due to low production values. He often delivers a patronizing moral conclusion
How does an oil platform work? What keeps a Boeing 747 up in the air? How big is the engine of a cross channel ferry? Engineering Giants lets us see these monster machines like never before. With access to some of the most fascinating demolition jobs on the planet, we'll get under the skin some of the largest things mankind has ever created and show you how they really work.
Reggie Yates enters Bexar County Jail in Texas, to experience what it's like to be an inmate in the American criminal justice system, and understand how prisoners with mental health problems are treated behind bars. Then, he puts himself through another intens
This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth's continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth's crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Since its defeat in WWII, Japan became a world economic power at lightning speed, and underwent an unprecedented economic boom in the mid-1980's, known as the "bubble economy." However, after the bubble burst, the Japanese financial system has continued to slowdown. This series sheds light from an economic angle how the Japanese people have lived during the 70 years since World War II.
Divine Restoration, or DR, is a religious renovation television series. Created by Canada's VisionTV, instead of renovating homes like most shows, it renovates houses of worship.
Hosted by Jim Codrington and Catherine Burdon, the series actually taps into the talents of the congregation. Instead of hiring electricians, plumbers, carpenters, architects, etc., DR finds people of relevant professions to donate their time to lead the rest of the parish's members in the work.
The series aims to not discriminate against particular faiths, representing as many denominations as possible. They have renovated in locations as distant from each other as Toronto, Halifax, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, New York, Montgomery, Orlando, Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago and Milwaukee.