Venetian architect and historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean - following in the wake of his ancestor, the explorer Alvise da Mosto - to discover the cities and islands where Western civilization was born. Sailing in a late nineteenth-century yawl, his journey starts in Venice and finishes in Istanbul. Along the way he takes in spectacular ruins, like the Acropolis in Athens and the Lycian Tombs in Turkey; sacred sites like the monasteries of Mount Athos and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; and beautiful Dubrovnik (destroyed and rebuilt in the last decade). Ancient history and bygone legends intertwine as Francesco visits these wonderful ancient sites, bringing the past vividly to life, and taking viewers on a thrilling cultural odyssey.
An exploration of Ancient Ireland, from 2000 B.C., when Stone Age farmers built some of Europe's largest and most spectacular Neolithic monuments, to 1167 A.D., when invading Normans seized Ireland for England's king.
Documentary follows the construction of eleven fountains in eleven Frisian towns, as part of European Capital of Culture 2018 Leeuwarden. Artists from all parts of the globe have to familiarise themselves with a province they do not know; the organisers have to create a support base among the critical Frisian population. The film exposes the dilemmas involved in art in the public space and presents a humorous picture of the tension field between artist and audience.
DNA is a 5 part PBS documentary special which presents a comprehensive history of DNA science - from the discovery of the double helix structure to the mapping of the human genome to the latest research in the field of human genetics.
In the documentary web series, a team of three actors, a motorcycle cafe owner, a photographer and an Esquire reader goes to the Putorana Plateau. This is an ancient, dangerous and picturesque place, untouched by civilization. The plateau is located in Siberia beyond Norilsk, which cannot be reached by train or plane. There is no Internet or telephone connection. "Seven brave" without preparation go in search of the" pole of inaccessibility " — the most remote point from cities in Russia, which was conquered by a few.
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.
Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, Soundbreaking explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.
Japanese railroads documentary series. Each episode presents an important train model, line, or station. Full of historical and engineering information, this program reflects on 150 years of rail transport in Japan.
Discovering Spirit Contemporary is meant to open a door into a whole new experience of the Christian life – a miraculous life of partnership with Holy Spirit. Led by Pastor Leon Fontaine, this 6-episode series uses powerful teaching and compelling drama to explore how to cultivate the heart condition, the base of knowledge, the core beliefs, and the everyday practices that make it possible to live a Spirit Contemporary life.”
Two-part series with intimate interviews with Billy Connolly, providing unique insight into the early influences and motivations that made this comedy legend the man he is today.