How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
In January 1991, following Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm was launched against Iraqi ground forces to liberate Kuwait. General Schwarzkopf, who commanded American-led coalition forces crushed Iraqi defense positions with various military technologies using a modern blitzkrieg strategy that routed Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army. The results were the biggest tank battles since WWII.
Host and sommelier Vince travels to a new wine region each episode to explore its culture, taste the wine, meet the winemakers and cook delicious food pairings in a local restaurant.
When three sloppy twentysomethings become suspects in the murder of their dirtbag boss, they stop at nothing to clear their names, pay their rent and party like it's 1999.
Takes a look at the history of one overlooked but often necessary accessory, makeup. Join us as we journey through the history of fabulous with the help of some of Hollywood's best-known makeup artists and stylists.
Biographer A.N. Wilson uncovers the intriguing personal life of Queen Victoria through her journals and letters in this psychological portrait of Britain's longest reigning monarch. With Queen Victoria's writings read by Anna Chancellor.
Sir Trevor McDonald travels to the U.S. to meet the wives, girlfriends and daughters of Mafioso who reveal the truth behind the money, violence, glamour and treachery of organised crime.
This sumptuous series travels to every corner of the globe, taking in 26 destinations across 18 countries, to reveal some of the most extraordinary, iconic, and luxurious hotels ever built. Unique access takes us behind the scenes to explore what it takes to create these out-of-this-world experiences and we follow the people charged with meeting the needs of hotel guests.
Join one man's mission: to explore, document, and ultimately work towards understanding the evolving mythology of UFO's in today's world. How far would you be willing to go, in body, mind, and heart to make contact?