In beautifully crafted episodes, presenter Ben Fogle embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to understand China - to see its most staggering sights, go beyond the stereotypes and discover its true identity. Ben delves into an epic 3000-year tale of how China has got to where it is today - how centuries of Imperial rule gave way to Communist revolution under Chairman Mao and the breakneck economic transformation as the state capitalist China of recent years has emerged. Mixing both the experiences from the people themselves, and a tour of this magnificent region Ben takes the temperature of a country now at the very centre of humanity in the 21st century. So why and how has contemporary China become so important to all our lives?
At the crossroads of journalism and rave parties, two columnists take a look at the topics that have shaken up the news this year, from Ukraine to consumer deals, via yurts or Zidane.
A warm and honest exploration of what life's like for students and their teachers at Harrop Fold, a secondary school at the heart of a changing community in Salford.
Ironic portrait of the strong men of the Chilean military dictatorship commanded by General Augusto Pinochet after September 11, 1973. As a counterpoint, the families of the victims and the missing bear witness to a different reality.
This series takes you on a journey through the ages of art, exploring the evolution of creativity across centuries. Each episode uncovers hidden secrets, personal struggles, and the cultural shifts that shaped history's greatest masterpieces. From the brushstrokes of genius to the untold stories behind the canvas, we reveal how every work of art holds far more than meets the eye.
A docuseries examining one of Mexico's most controversial political events: the 1994 assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio. It explores the investigation, contradictions, and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Dive into the 125 years of aviation to uncover how aircraft have reshaped our world. The series explores the engineering secrets behind its success, its humble origins, and what made these aircraft icons years after their initial success.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat or a stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval Europe? THE BIG BUILD looks to the past for challenges and tackles the ultimate “how to” projects. Host and contractor Nick Mystrom enlists experts from some of construction’s most esoteric fields as he puts his hands on history.
Throughout history, tales of legendary figures have emerged with remarkable powers to see beyond the veil of time. From ancient China, Egypt and Rome to medieval Europe and the 20th-century United States, join historians, scholars and literati on a deep dive into the esoteric world of healers, hoaxers, mystics and oracles.
A series of reviews of the real case of the star Rose Leonel, who was in Maring, took 20 years. A photo exhibition of former new photos was shown, resulting in criticism from Lei Rose Leonel (Lei no. 13772), who criminalized harassment of the mulher.
An eight-part documentary series presented by renowned actor and director Sir Peter Ustinov. The documentary revolves around the triptych of man, nature, and divinity, with the aim of highlighting the richness of Greek mythology and the beauty of Greek nature.
At 22, Nikolaj becomes involved in a serious accident and suffered a brain injury. His mother, Krista, begins a struggle to give him an everyday life of meaning and dignity. Together with his family, Krista builds the residence Møn Bakkeby, where Nikolaj can hopefully have the life that Krista wants for him.