Every time we switch on a light or boil a kettle we rely on power - but most people don't stop to think about the inventions and discoveries that allow us to live the way we do. In an exciting new four-part series for BBC Two, The Genius of Invention reveals the fascinating chain of events behind inventions that make everyday life possible.
In “We gaan er allemaal aan” (PowNed, NPO 3) Valerio Zeno explores the different ways in which humanity comes to an end: a nuclear war, the eruption of a supervolcano, AI, the impact of an asteroid, climate change, a pandemic, or do aliens exterminate us? Valerio speaks leading scientists about these themes and also investigates how popular films and books, for example, thought of them.
The lives and deaths of the heroes and villains who have shaped our world. History is peppered with men and women who changed the world, only to become more controversial in death than they were in life. ʻThe Last Days of...ʼ examines six giants of history who suffered bloody and brutal deaths, retelling their stories, which are packed with unexpected twists and turns. Each episode features a panel of writers, thinkers and historians who set about exploring the downfall and legacy of these characters. This is history as it should be - compelling, dramatic and highly contested. It makes us question everything we thought we knew about the lives and deaths of the heroes and villains who have shaped our world.
Proof Positive was a reality television paranormal investigation show broadcast by the SciFi Channel beginning in October 6, 2004 through December 8, 2004. It was shown as part of the "SciFi Wednesday" evening schedule line up in the United States along with other reality television programs as Scare Tactics and Ghost Hunters. Proof Positive ran for ten episodes.
The show was hosted by actress Amanda Tapping of Stargate SG-1 and Sanctuary.
Explaining and investigating the world's most infamous plane crashes by putting skilled pilots into state of the art simulators, and replicating the scenario.
From garbage trucks to power plants, giving viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look into the sprawling network of infrastructure systems that keep New York City breathing.
"The Century of the Theater" - From the "birth of the director" to the "heroes of modernity" - an overview of the world of theater - illuminates the interaction with the history of the past hundred years is also shown.
As a teen, Little Nicolás managed to sneak between politicians, millionaires and even royals. This docuseries revisits his case through key testimonies.
TV programme commemorates the 20th anniversary of Leslie Cheung's passing on April 1, 2023. The show features his iconic works and performances in different genres, such as his collaboration with Anita Mui in a legendary duet. The programme includes interviews with renowned figures in the music and film industries, who share their memories and experiences with Cheung. Cheung's professionalism and unique charisma continue to resonate with audiences today, and this programme acts as a tribute to the legendary singer and actor.
This series explores the culture of modern spirituality through the rise of Kundalini yoga in the West, from its origins with Yogi Bhajan to its presence today.
Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson traces the footsteps of Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries, Clive James and Robert Hughes arguing these Australian giants didn't just join the cultural revolution in the 60s - they led it.