The extraordinary Medici family, through a singular exercise of wealth, political ingenuity, and dynastic power, ruled the city-state of Florence for 300 years. How a single family could have achieved such remarkable and enduring feats and influence is one of the fascinating stories of European civilization. This course offers you a panoramic look at the colossal achievements, colorful and dramatic history, and significant legacy of the Medici family, set within the context of the groundbreaking political and cultural currents of the Florentine Renaissance. Through the brilliant teaching of Professor William Landon of Northern Kentucky University, a widely published Renaissance scholar, this course presents a far-reaching exploration of one of the most seminal eras in European history.
Enter a world of extreme challenges as Justin and friends compete in battles of wits and wills - from overnight survival competitions to the ultimate marathon of hide-and-seek!
A young man named Hassin with a beautiful family including wife Fatma, daughter Maram, and son Rawad, destroys everything in a scheme to get his inheritance early. After hiring a woman to scare his father by making him sick with bad food, she shows everyone the true nature of evil. Is there any way to make things right? Why did he do this? Can a strange reclusive holy man named Talal help him?
Hiseerie, Pioneer PBS's newest series, sets out to explore the paranormal and macabre corners of Minnesota and the greater Midwest—regions steeped in dark history, folklore and unexplained mysteries. From haunted landmarks and elusive cryptids to true crimes and elusive criminals that once gripped small towns with fear, each story uncovers the shadowy history that shape our shared past.
A young fox tries to find a new territory on the island of Honshu in Japan. Along the way, he encounters a variety of animals trying to adapt to an ever-changing environment.