In four chapters, largely based on and illustrated with archaeological finds and sites, Neil Oliver explains how, as far as is known, the Iron Age Celtic tribes known as the Ancient Britains evolved and entered European civilization. Their internecine tribal phase was warlike and partitioned. Overseas contacts, especially metal trade, brought wealth and progress. Ultimately, it attracted the superior Roman empire, which would conquer and pacify Britain into a province, like Gaul shortly before, but Caesar's invasion wasn't the definitive annexation yet, that was left to emperor Claudius; even afterward some Celtic traits and even rebellions remained.
This refreshing and uplifting global journey deep dives into the fascinating and emerging world of biomimicry and whether the unique adaptations of the animal world can truly help us to find futuristic solutions to some of our biggest problems?
A journey into the heart of Costa Rica's unique landscape following the efforts undertaken by scientists and citizens to preserve and restore the country's valuable natural heritage.
The case of Willaim Heirens is examined by American Justice. Heirens was arrested in 1946 for the murder of 45 year old Josephine Ross, 34 year old Francis Brown, and six year old Suzanne Degnan in Chicago. After the dismembered body of Degnan was found an outraged public and media put intense pressure on the Chicago police department to find the killer. Heirens is pegged for the crime and then confesses. In an interview with American Justice he claims he is innocent and forced into confessing.
Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year' is a celebration of one of the symbols of British eccentricity: the humble garden shed, a hallowed land of splendid isolation in nature, and often an arena for creativity. The competitors have all expanded the limits what a shed can be, and what they can be used for. George Clarke pays a visit to the entrants, and has seen recreations of the Millennium Falcon, a museum for antique lawnmowers, and a travelling shed that can reach 80mph. The finalists are the top four sheds entered into each of the eight categories which include Eco, Unexpected, Pub & Entertainment, Workshop & Studio, Unique, Cabin & Summerhouse, Historical and Budget.
Based on his hit YouTube series, BBC America’s Chris Harris on Cars offers Top Gear fans more time with breakout star and motoring journalist Chris Harris. Here he gets behind the wheel of the newest, fastest and coolest cars on the road, and takes viewers into the technical complexities of these stunning vehicles. Profiling some of the most exciting cars on the planet and testing them on road and track, the series will cover cars such as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, McLaren 650S, Aston Martin GT12, Ferrari 458 GT, Ferrari 458 Spider, among many others.
Heston's Feasts is a television cookery programme starring chef Heston Blumenthal and produced by Optomen for Channel 4. The programme follows Blumenthal as he conceptualizes and prepares unique feasts for the entertainment of celebrity guests. The first series premiered on 3 March 2009, followed by a second series of seven episodes beginning in April 2010.
The story of the last year of the war in Europe, from the D-Day landings in Normandy in June 1944 to the dual German surrender, first in Reims then Berlin, in May 1945. Eleven months of unprecedented combat.This was the deadliest year of WW2.
A couple having high ambitions to get rich in any way possible. Denying all social norms, they take a challenge from an old couple for not talking for a year.
A woman starts working for a prestigious pharmaceutical company that's developing a new miraculous cure. Soon, she discovers what a devious and cut-throat business pharmaceutical industry can be.
Nightmare stories are born from true stories of murder and mayhem. They haunt our childhoods and scare us throughout our lives. Todd Robbins brings to life the real stories that spawned these hair-raising tales.
The Naked Archaeologist is a television show produced for VisionTV in Canada and History International in the US that is hosted and prepared by the Emmy Award–winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici together with Avri Gilad. The show ultimately reviews Biblical stories, then tries to find proof for them by exploring the Holy Land looking for archaeological evidence, personal inferences, deductions, and interviews with scholars and experts.
Subsequent to its original run on VisionTV, it was picked up in the U.S. by The History Channel and its sister network, History International.
The third season began airing on Vision TV on March 22, 2010 and on History International on November 8, 2010.
George Clarke explores some of the UK's most impressive historic homes, as he delves into their hidden recesses and takes in their stunning surroundings.
Laced with humour and a touch of the absurd, this is a story with Margaret and Clive Lewis at its heart. These unlikely heroes' quiet lives are changed in an instant when they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Set in a bypassed town at the edge of a valley, this is a story about crumbling values, resilience and transgression being the key to liberation.