We turn on the shower and there’s clean water. We buy food grown on the other side of the world from the shop next door. We get the train, tube or light railway into the office. We boot up the computer and there’s power. Our cities are like huge complex living organisms and just like the human body; our cities rely on its vital organs—its infrastructure—power, transport, food, water, and buildings to keep it and the people who live and work there alive. This series explores how these vital systems work. If our cities are to prosper bold new solutions are needed. We will visit many of the ingenious engineering projects and vital enterprises that will keep our cities running in the years to come. Actuality will drive the narrative. We’ll meet the individuals who perform surprising and unseen tasks that keep the power on and the water flowing.
Sultan of Ottoman Empire Selim I son of Bayezid II nicknamed Yavuz was born on 10th of October 1470 in Amasya. His father was Beyazid II and mother was Gulbahar Hatun. He was ascended to throne in 1512 and ruled the Ottoman Empire for 8 years until 1520.
Yavuz Sultan Selim was one of the Empire's most successful and respected sultans. He was tall, strong, brave, fierce, but very modest despite his powers and was writing poems. He never rested during his rule, he worked hard and organized campaigns, filled the treasury with lots of gold. He was an expert on using the sword, archery, and wrestling. He had long mustache but he cut his beard, unlike other sultans.
New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Why do mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others? What happens to the body when it faces extreme cold? What is best to lower body temperature, cold or hot beverages? Why does it hurt so much to get pricked with a needle? Rafael Cortez will be our guide in this scientific quest to answer these questions, with five guinea pig testers who will participate in fun experiments.
The Costa Concordia's demise remains one of the 21st century's most fascinating disasters. Combining first-person testimony from survivors and rescuers, and previously unseen footage, reconstructions and expert insight, the programme tells the astonishing story in forensic detail of what happened on that fateful night.
"Ekisoba" shops, popular among railroad fans, are combining regional flavours to create unique noodle dishes like soba, udon, and ramen at train stations. Celebrities with a love for trains guide viewers on a culinary journey to explore these local "ekimen" bowls across Japan.
The show delves into the latest information on cutting-edge Japanese technologies that the country takes pride in, such as "railways," "automobiles," and "gigantic structures," and explores the developmental stories behind these advancements.
Great Nature portrays unknown wilderness and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, as well as mysterious phenomena. A unique program that conveys the dynamic history of the Earth and the activities of the Earth behind them.