Documentary, History
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.
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Terror in the Skies
Vratislav Effenberger or Black Shark Hunting
Bockerer
Nikola Tesla: The Genius Who Lit the World
Ottoman Empire: The War Machine
Agora
St. Joseph Fort: Principality of Pontinha
The Hussites
Bloody Night
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike
National Memorial Day Concert
Adolphe Appia Visionary of Invisible
POWER
Theory and Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn
Frontline: The Tank Man
Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History
March 1945: Duel at the Cathedral
Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte
La conjura de El Escorial
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Terror in the Skies
IMDB 5.8 | Jun , 2019
A journey to the heartland of the Midwest for an in-depth look at an ongoing phenomenon: one of the most recent and popular stories has been an ongoing wave of sightings of a red-eyed, shapeless creature dubbed the Chicago Mothman.Vratislav Effenberger or Black Shark Hunting
IMDB 5 | Nov , 2018
Bockerer
IMDB 7.7 | Jan , 1981
A politically naive Viennese butcher (Bockerer) manages to survive the Nazi occupation of Austria and the second world war.Nikola Tesla: The Genius Who Lit the World
IMDB 7.4 | Jan , 1994
Nikola Tesla is considered the father of our modern technological age and one of the most mysterious and controversial scientists in history.Ottoman Empire: The War Machine
IMDB 8.5 | Aug , 2006
This History Channel documentary traces the Ottoman Empire from its beginnings in the 14th century to its incarnation as one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents.Agora
IMDB 7 | May , 2009
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.St. Joseph Fort: Principality of Pontinha
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2014
St. Joseph Fort: Principality of Pontinha, the diamond that illuminates the Atlantic Pearl.The Hussites
IMDB 5 | Nov , 2013
What if the events in a key era in our history were actually completely different than what our history textbooks try to tell us? What if Master Jan Hus didn't even get warm in Constance, let alone burn up? What if Jan Zizka had more than one healthy eye? This animated comedy from director Pavel Koutský playfully breaks the myths about the Hussite era as the pedestal of history is occupied not by preachers and military leaders but by two unbelievable scatterbrains, who become the heroes of their time against their will.Bloody Night
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2010
A group of soldiers are sentenced for the murders of key political figures in the night of October 19th, 1921, in the streets of Lisbon. But the names of the conspirators remain unknown. Berta Maia, a widow of the 1910 revolution hero Carlos da Maia, will fight for the truth…A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
IMDB 9 | Feb , 1962
Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy was a television special featuring the First Lady of the United States, Jacqueline Kennedy on a tour of the recently renovated White House. It was broadcast on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1962, on both CBS and NBC, and broadcast four days later on ABC. The program was the first ever First Lady televised tour of the White House, and has since been considered the first prime-time documentary specifically designed to appeal to a female audience.Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike
IMDB 7 | Jan , 2014
In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days.National Memorial Day Concert
IMDB 2 | May , 2023
On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of PBS' highest-rated programs. This multi-award-winning television event has become an American tradition, honoring the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.Adolphe Appia Visionary of Invisible
IMDB 0 | Sep , 1988
The life and work of stage designer ADOLPHE APPIA, originator of the most profound agitations in contemporary theatre. Through the dynamic alternation of animated drawings and choreographies specially conceived for the film, we discover the steps of his artistic evolution.POWER
IMDB 6.8 | Jan , 2014
Theory and Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn
IMDB 6 | Jan , 2010
This timely, bold set of one-on-one interviews presents two of the most venerable figures from the American Left—renowned historian Howard Zinn and linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky—each reflecting upon his own life and political beliefs. At the age of 88, Howard Zinn reflects upon the Civil Rights and anti–Vietnam War movements, political empires, history, art, activism, and his political stance. Setting forth his personal views, Noam Chomsky explains the evolution of his libertarian socialist ideals, his vision for a future postcapitalist society, the Enlightenment, the state and empire, and the future of the planet.Frontline: The Tank Man
IMDB 8 | Apr , 2006
On June 5, 1989, one day after Chinese troops expelled thousands of demonstrators from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a solitary, unarmed protester stood his ground before a column of tanks advancing down the Avenue of Eternal Peace. Captured by Western photographers watching nearby, this extraordinary confrontation became an icon of the fight for freedom around the world. FRONTLINE investigates the mystery of the tank man — his identity, his fate, and his significance for the Chinese leadership.Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History
IMDB 8 | Nov , 2019
Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History is a documentary about the history, the development in the present days and the future of movie theaters in the city of Turin, Italy. It mixes the documentary language with comedy and fiction, and is enriched by interviews to some of the most important voices of Turin cinematography. The film follows the evolution of movie theaters by enlightening its main milestones: the pre-cinema experiences in the late 19th Century, the colossals and the movie cathedrals of the silent era, the arthouse theaters, the National Museum of Cinema, the Torino Film Festival, the movie theaters system today and the main hypothesis about its future.March 1945: Duel at the Cathedral
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2015
Cologne is the largest city that the G.I.s will take during the war. Nazi propaganda has declared the city to be defended to the last cartridge. Witness the US troops first hand on their advance from the outskirts of the city to the banks of the Rhine and the fascinating research of the Cologne journalist and film historian Hermann Rheindorf.Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte
IMDB 8 | Nov , 2020
Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx formed one of the most famous duos in world history. In contrast to Marx, however, Engels seems to have fallen into oblivion today. Unjustly so. Moving archive images, documentary footage and graphic novels lead us back to the time of Friedrich Engels, who shaped the Communist movement like no other.La conjura de El Escorial
IMDB 5 | Sep , 2008
16th century ruler King Philip II of Spain maneuvers within a court of deceit and betrayal