Filmmaker Jack Bond explores the enigmatic character of Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. As part of his investigation, Bond discusses Dali and his work with museum curators and art historians and reminisces about his friendship with the artist. Through the journey, Bond discovers the influence Dali had and learns more about the personality and politics […]
Four divers embark on an unprecedented Mediterranean underwater expedition, spending 28 days at more than 100 meters underwater. This is the culmination of a long evolution in diving, and provides an occasion to trace the history of scuba for the first time. The origins of diving date back thousands of years, and mankind has pushed […]
Spanning two thousand years of history, this magnificent monument, the Roman Colosseum, is an emblem of the power of a bygone empire. With more than seven million visitors a year, its massive structure and awesome architecture testify to the genius of ancient Roman building techniques, earning it a place not only among UNESCO’s World Heritage […]
In Britain during WWII, thousands of men over the age of 18 were conscripted into the army, but among them were hundreds of underage boys, some as young as 15, who lied about their age so they could join up. This film recounts the extraordinary experiences of five boys who found themselves underage, under fire […]
For decades, de-miners have been clearing conflict zones in Kuwait, Lebanon, Indochina, Afghanistan, and, most recently, Mali. To fight armed terrorist groups, an expert team of de-miners clears the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that cover its desert region. Witness the danger faced by military de-miners who protect inhabitants from the mines and other traps killing […]
The Boeing 737 MAX was billed as the future of commercial air travel. The fastest selling aircraft in history, it promised to become the high point of the legendary 737 design. It had it all: a quieter ride for passengers, increased fuel efficiency, and a seven percent reduction in operational costs, which boosted Boeing’s profits. […]
Following recent discoveries in Europe and Asia, including decapitated women’s skeletons and the tomb of a woman surrounded by weapons and mistaken for a man, an archaeological expedition led by international experts begins. Could these women be real-life Amazon warriors, a fiercely independent tribe of warriors and hunters whose prowess and sheer strength were comparable […]