These films document the history of the development of nuclear weapons, starting with the first bomb tested at Trinity Site in southeastern New Mexico in July 1945.
Includes: The Battle of the Atlantic, Pearl Harbour, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Japanese Victories and the Battle of Midway, War in the Mediterranean, Guadalcanal, The Struggle for the Solomon Islands, Mediterranean Command, The Invasion of North Africa, War in the South Atlantic, War from Murmansk to Alaska, Carrier Warfare, The New Guinea Campaign, Sicily and the Italian Campaign, D-Day, Victory in the Atlantic 1943-1945, The Battle for the Marianas, The Battle for Peleliu and Anguar, Leyte Gulf, The Liberation of the Philippines, US Submarines, The Fate of Europe, The Battle for Iwo Jima, The Road to Mandalay, Kamikaze, The Surrender of Japan and the Aftermath of War.
Mount Kologet, Goldsboro, Palomares, Thule… Four nuclear accidents, four stains on the history of the Cold War. Four names that are now forgotten. These events lay undiscovered for years having been classified as official secrets. Now published, the files show how the relentless standoff between the two superpowers spiraled out of control and led us to the brink of obliteration.
Handyman Hal is a family friendly show that takes you on entertaining and educational adventures. Follow Handyman Hal as he makes repairs and learns how things work. Would you like to go behind the scenes at a fire station? Want to ride on a garbage truck? If so, join Handyman Hal for an awesome time.
Texas Monthly Talks was a thirty-minute interview show on public television networks across the state of Texas hosted by Evan Smith, then Editor Emeritus of Texas Monthly magazine. Produced by Dateline NBC veteran Lynn Boswell, the show addressed contemporary issues in Texas politics, business and culture. Premiering in February 2003, the show was an original production of KLRU-TV, the PBS station serving Austin and Central Texas. In 2010 the series was succeeded by Overheard, with the same format, host and producer; the renaming was necessary because Smith had resigned his position at the magazine and had become Editor in Chief of the Texas Tribune.
On Texas Monthly Talks Smith regularly interviewed public figures from Austin and around Texas, such as Bill Powers, the president of the University of Texas at Austin, mayors Bill White of Houston, Tom Leppert of Dallas, and Texas Governor Rick Perry. His guests also included notables in national politics, such as presidential candidates Howard Dean, John Kerry, Bill
World’s Best Weddings has the most stunningly beautiful, jaw-dropping weddings across the globe: From dreamy Italian destinations, over-the-top affairs, and celebrations steeped in timeless style, this compilation series spurs the romantic spirit in everyone.
The mother load of online awesomeness. Cliptastic! brings together the funniest, most bonkers, downright incredible and jaw-dropping uploads from the worldwide web. Billions of brilliant clips are being uploaded all the time – the secret is where to find them, and this team knows! from Daft Devils, Idiots Unleashed and Masters of Mayhem, Pranks & Bantz, Savage Stunts and Did That Just Happen?
Europe's Secret Armies is a series of programmes outlining the different resistance groups which developed to resist Hitler's German occupation of the countries of Europe and Scandanavia.
A fascinating journey through the history of the Celtic culture, following the trail back to pre-Roman times when the Celts were regarded as the masters of Europe. The appeal of being a Celt has rarely diminished over the centuries. Their leaders were men and women of legend - King Arthur of the Britons, the Warrior Queen Boudicca, and Vercingetorix the Gaul. However few people understand who the Celts actually were or what their true legacy is. This powerful series cuts through the romanticism and clichéd images to give a true picture of Celtic culture. Presenter Richard Rudgley follows the trail back to pre-Roman times, looking into every aspect of Celtic life to show how they adapted to change.
High school girl, Akari and Megumi are friends. One day, 2 men suddenly attack them but a girl with eye patch help them. Three girls with Akari's older sister who is pregnant, try to run to the top floor of a hospital.
It's America's most famous motorcycle rally from Sturgis, South Dakota. Bikers from around the world converge on this little American city and turn it into motorcycle mania for an entire week. One Million Motorcycles takes you on an exclusive tour of the Sturgis, South Dakota region; including the breathtaking scenery of Mount Rushmore as seen only by a motorcyclist.
Journey, a 70's Saturday morning live-action style half-hour young adult sci-fi/fantasy series. Female Egyptian clones from the future with ancient mystical powers, living among us today, to protect their future.