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- Urartu was an early first millennium BC kingdom located in the Armenian highlands. Thanks to its animosity with Assyria, it had militaristic society and is thought to be the first kingdom to convert form bronze to iron weaponry leading Assyria to quickly follow suit. The kingdom is also know for an aqueduct, the Channel of Semiramis, a remarkable engineering feat for it's time. In modern times Urartu was unknown until the mid 1800s. Much of its history is now well documented but as of this writing the story of its beginnings and disappearance are still unclear.
- Sharp shooters compete in situations based on historical events.
- The great follow-up to 'Walking with Dinosaurs' and 'Walking with Beasts', presented by Professor Robert Winston, explains the story of human evolution.
- This program strives to give the viewer an impression of what it is like to actually be on the moon. It provides a romantic, inspirational depiction of the Apollo astronauts travels on the moon peppered by their quotations of their impressions.
- In two brutal days in 1934 Adolf Hitler and his senior staff would capture and execute Ernst Roehm, the rest of the senior leaders of the Sturmabteilung (SA) and perhaps 1000 other enemies and threats to his control of Germany. With Germany now under his control the expansion of Germany could begin.
- Noteworthy World War II battles of US General George S. Patton are examined.
- When the cowardly bureaucrat Catus Decianus breaks a peace treaty with the Iceni by brutalizing and humiliating their queen Boudica and her daughters the Iceian and allies join the queen in a campaign of revenge against the Romans. They plunder Roman cities killing all the inhabitants and burning the cities to the ground until a vastly outnumbered Roman legion faces Boudica's furious hoard.
- The excavations of Pompeii reveal a thriving sex industry with prostitutes ranging from female slaves to male celebrities. But like today sexual promiscuity was not considered proper or even legal. This program examines how such blatant behavior could flourish under fairly strict social norms and whether Pompeii was a sexual hot spot or reflects common practice in the Roman Empire.
- In Mideval Europe castles were the ultimate symbol of dominance. But they also had to serve several different functions; power projection, defense of the realm, and not in the least, a glorious home for the castle's master. These three functions are examined in turn as the history unfolds of how castles evolved over the centuries to a adapt to changing demands.
- Exploring the unexpected, into the scientific subjects that defy expectations.
- This 10-part mini-series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth's continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of the earth's crust, assembling and separating.
- Dr. Malik explains medical conditions related to the urinary and reproductive systems of both men and women. She describes symptoms you should watch for to decide if it's time to see a doctor but most important, what you should be doing to avoid or prevent medical issues from developing.
- Caspian Report provides analysis, news and relevant history about geopolitics. The primary focus of the channel in Asia with occasional ventures into Africa and the Americas. Stories include both cooperation and conflict presented from multiple perspectives with occasional informed prognostication.
- The Juno probe is the most recent visitor to Jupiter. Orbiting and examining Jupiter with a variety of instruments it provided new understanding of the storms on the planet and Jupiter's interior. New simulations examine the impact of Jupiter on the evolution of the Solar System.
- This program contends that the popular perception of the Muslim occupation of Spain toward the end of the first millennium is largely wrong. The eighth century Muslim invasion of the Iberian Pennisula was largely welcomed by the locals and rejuvenated the area with advanced technology, agriculture and a construction boom. This program describes these innovations. All this changed in the eleventh century when the regional government fragmented. That set the stage for the Christian invasion and the Islamic fundamentalist resistance leading to more of a civil war than a holy war that decimated the region with corruption, destruction and exile.
- Mark and Jocelyn Wolters travel the world from vacation paradises to historic locals, even, perhaps, your home town offering advice on how to have a wonderful time enjoying the local cuisine and attractions. In Mark's upbeat style he shares what not to miss, what to watch out for and some surprises you may encounter in your travels.
- Some scientists challenge the meteor impact theory as the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. This program lays out the evidence and considers alternative explanations. The program also points out that many of the plant animal families that are in danger now survived the KT extinction suggesting the beginning of a new mass extinction. But even if we avoid a mass extinction changing climatic cycles will give humans trouble in 10,000 years when a new ice age cause glaciers to expand all over the Earth. Or, for North Americans, the Yellowstone super volcano is overdue to eruption.
- A scientist wants to recover some mammoth DNA to clone a live mammoth. So he finds a buried mammoth in the vast, rock hard permafrost of Siberia, digs it out in the middle of a blizzard and flies it home. Of course he needed a little help. So he befriended an arctic nomad who knows ever rill, rock, pond and stream in the entire region. As background to the quest, National Geographic relates the migratory history of the mammoth family.
- A British company who broadcast since 2020 on YouTube with varieties of Star Trek Universe - "Trekker" culture. An easy to watch documentary YouTube channel for educational and reference pop culture.
- 'Forced March' describes the prevalent drug use by the Nazi armed forces during World War Two. Emerging from the open society following World War One, German pharmaceutical companies grew into a major industry producing inexpensive feel good drugs for the world. So the Nazi military thought it natural to use drugs to enhance soldier performance and even planned campaigns that required them. The invasion of France required a three day Panzer attack without sleep that would have been impossible without stimulants. Fortuanately, both man and machines were afforded a recovery period after the France campaign. But extended periods of drug use without rest in the Battle of Britain and North Africa lead to Nazi collapse. Meanwhile, drug use would soon take it's toll on the Nazi's leader, Adolf Hitler.
- Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, Mysteries of the Great Lakes will take you on a journey through the greatest lake system in the world, and showcase the amazing geography, ecology, science, and history of the region.
- We join the trial of a suspected serial killer as the judge gives his final instructions to the jury. The jury seems set to convict but the foreman persuades them to first examine the evidence. As he reviews the evidence and describes the various murders the jurors begin to waiver. As the foreman continues to vividly recount the killings one by one it becomes more and more obvious that he is more involved in the case than he is letting on.
- Great Canadian Rivers visits the 40 rivers large enough to support commercial trade of one sort or another sometime after the Europeans arrived. The many aspects of the rivers are described including; geology and formation, course though the Canadian landscape, environments from the headwaters to the sea, ecology and wildlife, history of human use from commerce to recreation, and indigenous and current inhabitants whether in outposts, villages or cities. On the scene videography and archival photography illustrate the narration and interviews of local inhabitants.
- Real Science explains diverse topics in the field of life science in depth but in plain English and with great compassion. Any technical terms are clearly explained, Many of the topics have important impact on human society or the environment which are also explained.
- Wendover Productions spans the globe with stories about how the world works on subjects including; economics, logistics, politics, transportation and technology. Each story is information rich with deep analysis and insight into the broad implications of the story that is rarely found in the traditional news media anymore.