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GREAT MUSEUMS

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:42:06 +0000

Discover history, the arts, science, industry, technology and popular culture as displayed in the museums to which millions travel everyday. Each episode features interviews with the museum’s own experts who bring the collections to life, as well as intriguing visuals and voiced-over dramatic storytelling. Visit New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Entertainment Museum, and many more! Premiered on PBS, USA.

LIVE FROM THE MOON

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:39:51 +0000

On July 20, 1969, a human being took the first step onto the moon. An estimated 700 million people witnessed the event on live television. What made television from the moon possible? Even more importantly, how did the inclusion of television impact the perception of Apollo and the deeper understanding of humanity’s place in the universe? LIVE FROM THE MOON details the untold story of an outstanding technological achievement that allowed the world to share a defining moment in history. Next year is the 50th anniversary of human space flight!

CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE BOX

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 06:56:24 +0000

This documentary special unwraps the mysteries behind some of our most traditional celebrations. Topics covered in CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE BOX include the science behind retail marketing during the Christmas season; the evolution of the Santa Claus myth, from the monk St. Nicholas to the Santa we all know and love today; how science figures into Santa’s Christmas Eve journey; and so much more. Premiered on National Geographic Channel, USA.

SECRET BIBLE, THE

admin — Sun, 16 Jan 2005 07:04:17 +0000

This mini-series investigates three topics originating in the Bible and persisting today, with an eye to debunking myths and unraveling mysteries that have lurked since the beginning of time. “The Knights Templar” goes into the world of “the most secret society on Earth,” said to own the Holy Grail, to know the bloodline of Jesus and to have discovered the New World; “Rivals of Jesus” reveals the story of Apollonius of Tyana and other preachers and miracle workers of the First Century who claimed to be the Messiah after the crucifixion of Christ; and “Apocalypse” explores the prophecies of the end of the world, comparing them to uncovered scientific facts. Premiered on National Geographic International Channel.

FIRE AND ICE

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2005 07:26:58 +0000

Featuring first-class production values – including re-enacted battle footage “that would do an action movie proud” – and an inspiring story, FIRE AND ICE focuses on the Soviet Union’s invasion of Finland and reveals how Finland’s spirited 105-day defense in a “frozen hell” helped change the course of what would soon become World War II. Winner for Best Documentary at the Minneapolis-St. Paul 24th International Film Festival, 2006. Premiered on PBS, USA.

IN SEARCH OF EASTER

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 07:52:33 +0000

Travel back to Jerusalem with modern-day scholars to investigate the timeless mysteries surrounding the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Is the biblical account fact, fiction or both? IN SEARCH OF EASTER aims to answer the timeless mysteries surrounding perhaps the most divisive topic in world history. Through Christian and Jewish scholars we relive the drama of the Easter story and learn how the four gospels offer contradictory versions of the events. Whatever the truth may be about what happened 2,000 years ago, the resurrection will always entice the imagination. Premiered on National Geographic Channel, USA.

TWO WAY TEA JOURNEY

admin — Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:25:04 +0000

Under the red sky of China, anyone who has lived through the Cultural Revolution has a story to tell. Jian-Guo Yuan is a man of the Revolution generation, an ex-philosophy academic and a passionate soul of the Chinese tea culture. Fascinated by tea, he sets out on a voyage from the east to the west of China to trace the once lost tea culture.

GUARDIANS OF ANGKOR

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:43:03 +0000

The temples of Angkor were lost to the jungle during the war years. Cambodia was littered with unexploded ordinance and landmines. Follow anthropologist Charles Higham and guide Sokhorn Sin to Northern Cambodia to explore the temples around Koh Ker. Some of these temples have been recently cleared of landmines, while others are still mined.

BLACK LAS VEGAS

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2003 06:31:21 +0000

Through stirring celebrity interviews, rare archival images and recreations, BLACK LAS VEGAS explores the little known history of extreme racial divide in Las Vegas. Discover some of the real sins that “Sin City” committed against “negro” residents and guests, and how it took direct intervention from people like Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra and President Franklin D. Roosevelt to chip away at the city’s prejudices. Premiered on TLC, USA; aired on Discovery Civilization, UK.

GENOCIDE FACTOR, THE

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2002 06:57:10 +0000

This important mini-series highlights the history of religious and ethnic persecution around the world, through the ages to modern times. Exclusive and extensive interviews with experts and survivors are combined with archive material to tell the story never before told so completely. Premiered on PBS, USA.