Tag: History
Zegota: Poland’s Angels of Mercy
2014 marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of World War II. This new series Heroes Of War: Poland takes us back to a...
The Tube: An Underground History
This programme looks at the origins, development and running of the London Underground "Tube" system. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Tube, London...
The Great Depression: To Be Somebody
Amid the economic hardships of the great depression, racial hatred & xenophobia festers. Although hate crimes like lynchings increase, Joe Louis and Marian Anderson...
The Great Escape
The Great Escape," is a captivating documentary that tells the story of the famous World War II escape attempt by Allied prisoners of war....
Thalidomide: A Wonder Drug
It is 50 years since thalidomide was first introduced on to the UK market as a cure for morning sickness. Those affected by the...
Planet Egypt: Temples of Power
Egypt without is unimaginable without its gods. Over the course of centuries, the priests steadily gained in power - until the year 1350 BC,...
Trial of Henry Kissinger
THE TRIALS OF HENRY KISSINGER, a documentary based on the book by British journalist Christopher Hitchens, argues that Kissinger, the former U. S. Secretary...
City of Light
Short doc by Dutch journalist Peter Veenendaal, about the old Bijenkorf department store in Rotterdam. This masterpiece of modern architecture, designed by the famous...
Inside Hitler’s Bunker
As one delves deeper into the history of Nazi Germany, it becomes increasingly apparent that the actions of its leaders were not only monstrous...
Lost Worlds: Athens Ancient Supercity
In the world of history and archaeology, there are few ancient cities as fascinating and influential as Athens. Known for its role in the...
