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Why did Abigail Adams urge her husband to 'remember the ladies?' Why was Harriet Tubman called the 'Moses' of her people? Who founded the American Red Cross? These are but a few of the questions answered in 'Great Women
The 1991 Walt Disney World 4th of July special saw a considerable change from previous 4th of July Spectaculars with the word “spectacular” dropped from the title replaced by Disney’s Great American Celebration. Our hos
On the 31st of January, 1953, the worst natural disaster to strike Britain in modern times overwhelmed the country. Across a day of destruction, a massive storm and its huge tidal surge flooded 250 square miles of land.
Over sixty Japanese warships were sunk in Chuuk lagoon in a surprise raid by US carrier-based aircraft on 17 February, 1944. Now scattered across the lagoon bottom, the Fujikawa Maru, Shinkoku Maru, Aikoku, Betty Bomber,
After the years of pointless and exhausting wars USSR fell into the deep economic and humanitarian catastrophe. The environmental pollution forced people to move into one mega-city and soon it was decided to develop and
An expedition through Canada's Arctic investigating the results of global warming, the effects it is having on the delicate eco-system and animal life in the region.
Another compilation featuring more of the best bits from the BBC's modern comedy series such as: 'The Office', 'I'm Alan Partridge', 'The League of Gentlemen', 'Only Fools and Horses', 'Shooting Stars', 'Absolutely Fabul
From age to age, across the lands, Native Americans have made their mark in history. Take a closer look at Native American stories that will be told for generations. Learn about Chief Big Foot, Sitting Bull, Cochise, Bla
Considered the biggest single engine fighter of its day, it became known as the one-man Air Force. When it was first produced, the F-105 was the biggest single-engine, single-seat fighter aircraft ever built.
Compilation of memorable songs from the Great American Songbook sung by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their films. Includes songs written by George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, and
Equipped with a fleet of aquatic vehicles, the Octonauts rescue amazing sea creatures, explore incredible underwater worlds and often save the day before returning safely to their home base, the Octopod. Peso returns ho
This episode of the Great Writers series focuses on Italian author Giuseppe Di Lampedusa. Born into wealth, this multifaceted Sicilian prince was also an astronomer and served in the armed forces. Lampedusa used his own
The discovery of a human skull in the depths of Lake Superior begins a story that will take historian and author Brendon Baillod across two Great Lakes and a century of history. It takes him and a team of elite technical
A contract killer decides to work from home – what could possibly go wrong?
Three renowned dancers from the world of international ballet, Vladimir Malakhov (winner of the Nijinsky Award 2002), Lucia Lacarra and Kiyoko Kimura, introduce and perform pieces that are especially close to their heart
A aura or mystery and great athleticism will titillate a pro wrestling audience to an incredible degree and if there's one talent who superbly combined all of those aspects and more, it was the green-mist spewing, moonsa
Take a privileged look inside the building that is part monument part command center and part luxury mansion - an executive residence that is the international icon of the American presidency. This program offers a remar
Lighthouses have been a part of the Great Lakes maritime history ever since the early settlers moved westward and into the Upper Great Lakes region of the United States. Their light beams have guided ships to safety duri
Experience twelve of the greatest train journeys of the world.
How a covert US Military operation fooled the Germans to help 73 prisoners of war escape in one of World War 2s greatest untold stories.