Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
UFC Primetime is a television series currently airing on FX in the United States. The show chronicles the training regimens of two UFC fighters prior to their next upcoming main event bout.
Explore 8,000 years of history and culture through a bowl of noodles in the KBS documentary Noodle Road. Aired in 2009, this delicious six-episode program looks at the role and development of noodles in world civilization and culinary culture. Where do noodles come from? Who lived on them? How did they travel from the East to the West? The makers of the program traveled to eight countries in Eurasia including China, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Turkey, and Italy to trace the cultural roots and trade routes that eventually brought noodles to dinner tables around the world today.
American Heroes Channel's new series Gunslingers reveals the infamous tales of survival and courage from the Wild West. Exposing little-known facts about America’s first villains and heroes, the six-part series features the stories of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin and Tom Horn. Juxtaposed with vivid reenactments, expert commentary is layered throughout each episode to ensure the authenticity and historical accuracy of each story. Contributors include: David Milch, the creator of Deadwood; Bob Boze Bell, the executive editor of True West Magazine; and actor Kurt Russell (Tombstone).
From the "Christian anti-Communism" of the '50s to the sophisticated politics of the Christian Coalition today, evangelical Christians have slowly but steadily re-shaped the context of mainstream American politics and culture. Using rare archival footage and candid interviews, "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" chronicles the conservative Christian political movement.
The Desert Sea is an Ultra High Definition 2 part series that centers on North America's diverse Sonoran Desert. The first hour explores why the Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Gulf of California and the great Pacific Ocean - a coastal desert next to an extraordinary rich marine environment of sea lions, dolphins and even blue whales. The second hour focuses on the abundant and diverse creatures that have adapted to desert life in this unique environment: from big cats, giant hares and killer insects, to extraordinary reptiles and even a bird that can run at high speeds.
In a gripping new Court TV original documentary series, host David Scott (HBO Real Sports, ABC News) ventures inside high-security prisons to delve into the minds of convicted murderers. Through in-depth interviews and direct confrontations, Scott seeks to uncover the motives and mindsets that led these individuals to commit murder. The series offers a rare glimpse into the psychological and emotional factors driving heinous crimes, providing viewers with a chilling yet insightful look at some of the most dangerous criminals behind bars.
Past in time, when The Sons of Liberty, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and John Hancock risked everything to shape a defining moment in American history, the Boston Tea Party.
Using spectacular graphics based on the latest science and stories of remarkable people around the world, Michael Mosley takes us on a fantastic voyage through our inner universe.