Documentary / Biography

Michelangelo (1475-1564) redefined the artist as a creator with total freedom. A master sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, he pushed the Renaissance to it's peak, risking his career for artistic vision. In 1512, he completed the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a monumental fresco of over...

A gentle introduction to the Spanish Language. What, you don't speak Spanish? Well, Paco can certainly help you with this. Paco, the Chihuahua has exciting adventures with his human and animal friends. Today is a great adventure. We're going to a farm to meet...

A gentle introduction to the Spanish Language. What, you don't speak Spanish? Well, Paco can certainly help you with this. Paco, the Chihuahua has exciting adventures with his human and animal friends. In his first adventure, we will meet Paco's sister Lupe and the...

If this is the end of the world, then what do we do? This is the question at the heart of 18-year-old Joshua Wright's three-year quest for an answer. The film follows Joshua's journey into the environmental movement, featuring climate scientists, economists, frontline activists,...

Once the heart of Soviet Russia, the Kremlin holds Moscow's rich cultural heritage. For the first time, an American film crew was allowed inside to explore it's treasures and history. From it's origins to it's current role of power, this documentary by award-winning filmmaker...

Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky is generally regarded as an originator of abstract painting and one of the most important innovators in modern art, both as an artist and as a theorist.

Born in Russia in 1887, Marc Chagall came to Paris in 1910 and entered the arena of European painting. From his Belorussian and eastern Jewish origins, Chagall brought into play entirely new vistas of irrational perception from dreams, visions and legends.

A fascinating journey between Southern Italy and the Balkans to discover the Slavic and Albanian communities that settled in the Molise area, as early as the 15th century, following the Ottoman invasion of the Balkan Peninsula.

No one has ever doubted King Charles' deeply held religious beliefs, his love for his family or his many qualities as a King. But his duplicity and procrastination contributed greatly to the bloodshed of the English Civil Wars and to his own eventual downfall....

They are some of the most celebrated episodes in history remarkable stories of courage and determination, of men who risked it all in their burning desire to succeed. Great Adventurers tells the stories of the momentous events which adorn the pages of history and...

Featuring accurately dramatized reconstructions, superb period imagery plus commentary and analyses by a team of leading authorities, this unique box set is your ticket for a voyage through the pages of English history

Step back in time more than 3000 years to a period of history dominated by the kingdom of Ancient Egypt, the greatest empire of all. At the very heart of civilization that changed the course of history were the Pharaoh rulers, whose tombs have...

Paul Gauguin was thirty-five when he made the momentous decision to abandon his lucrative career as a Paris stockbroker and devote himself full-time to painting. Gauguin's bold use of flat, unmixed color gave his paintings a strong sense of personal expression, but his work...

Paul Cezanne sought a method of capturing the underlying structure of any subject matter. His eventual triumph derived from a revolutionary new approach to color and to perspective. His paintings were often derided by the critics, but by the end of his life, his...

The story of India is one of fabulous dynasties and kings, timeless belief systems and golden ages of culture. This fascinating program journeys through the centuries to demonstrate how glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of a unique people. Authoritative and...

The Great Wall of China remains the most soaring architectural achievement of the Chinese people -but it's not the only one, as this program reveals. Highlights include dazzling graphic re-creations of a Chinese village from seven thousand years ago, the terracotta army of the...

These informative and entertaining programs tell the stories of the great warrior queen, Boudicca of the Iceni and Queen Victoria. Two very different women, but each becoming an icon in her own lifetime. This episode focuses on Boudicca.

These fascinating programs provide an atmospheric and realistic taste of life in past times, and show how everyday people endured and enjoyed their often difficult lives. Features: Authentic reconstructions of everyday life, period engravings, paintings and drawings and more.

This fascinating program documents the work of England's first great painter, William Hogarth, whose work was a witty and brilliant satirical depiction of English society, evidenced in some of his great works, including Modern Moral Subjects and The Rake's Progress.

The Great Artists chronicles the lives, times and works of the men whose genius has captivated the art world for generations. Informative and entertaining, the series highlights important events in each artist's life, explores their stylistic trademarks, and provides detailed explanations of their techniques....

Informative, but always entertaining, The Heroes Of Scotland provides an atmospheric and authentic record of Scottish legends. This episode highlights William Wallace.

The unique Lost Treasures series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before... magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated format. With spectacular new footage that provides a fascinating link between...

Profoundly influenced by the Renaissance painters, Hilaire Degas pioneered precision of line and the use of the human form in space within the Impressionist school. This unique study of his life and times includes delightful new footage of the Royal Ballet, Birmingham, England.

The unique Lost Treasures series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before... magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated format. With spectacular new footage that provides a fascinating link between...

The unique Lost Treasures series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before... magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated format. With spectacular new footage that provides a fascinating link between...

Pillars of Faith explores the factors which shaped the face of Christianity. This exciting series provides a powerful record of those who changed our world by their faith. This DVD features: Superb new location footage, expert commentary and analysis, stylish reconstructions and contemporary imagery.

Eastern Philosophy explores the genesis of spiritual thought and investigates the central doctrines of Confucianism, Shinto, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam.

Born in Wyoming in 1912, Jackson Pollock became one of the most notorious artists that America ever produced. He developed a technique in which he would fix his canvas to the floor, drip and splash paint onto it, then use a variety of objects...

Louisa: An Amazing Adventure recounts the 1899 storm at sea and the daring lifeboat rescue of the century. The Louisa's coxswain and his daughter battle towering waves, fierce winds, and impossible odds to save lives. Told through stunning animation, this thrilling and inspiring story...

England has never seen a more colorful monarch than King Henry VIII. His unyielding power over the throne was constantly overshadowed by his infamous matrimonial problems, which had such a profound effect on a deeply religious country. A man of passionate nature, he also...

Japan's great monuments, pagodas and temples are the physical evidence of people steeped in the ways of Buddhism -a stark and fascinating contrast with the famous Samurai warriors and their noble Code of Bushido. Featuring terrific graphic re-creations and animation.

Life in Medieval Times' provides young people with the perfect introduction to everyday life in the medieval period of British history. Features: A reconstructed working medieval village, Authentic recreations to illustrate all aspects of life all that time and more.

There is so much in our world which cannot be explained. The unexplained fascinates us. It frightens us. The flames of our worst fears are fanned by the authors and film-makers who confront us with their version of the darker side. The Supernatural -...

The prophecies of Michel de Nostradame have provoked controversy for more than 400 years. This is the story of his extraordinary life and an exploration of the predictions which, incredibly, appear to have come true. A fascinating, portrait of the man and his work.

This unique series tells the incredible stories of three of the greatest generals of the ancient world. This episode highlights Hannibal, and his military genius, bloody battles, and relentless ambition.

The unique Lost Treasures series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before... magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated format. With spectacular new footage that provides a fascinating link between...

A superb study of the poets of the Romantic period, featuring the works of Wordsworth, Byron, Keats and others. This informative program is a perfect introduction to the Romantic movement of the nineteenth century which was responsible for a revival of interest in medieval...

This authoritative and entertaining new series tells the stories of the artists who have captivated and thrilled people around the world for generations. It chronicles the life, times and works of each featured artist and explores their stylistic trademarks. This episode highlights Pissarro.

In the mid-1960s British Invasion, Herman's Hermits rose to superstardom with their clean-cut image and mop-top haircuts. Selling over 75 million records, scoring 11 top-ten hits, and earning three Grammy nominations, the band, led by Peter Noone, performs their greatest hits in Pop Legends...

Some were masters of military strategy or were daring battlefield commanders. Others made blunders which left their reputations in shreds. All had a date with destiny and would write their names into the pages of history. Leaders in Battle breathes new life into some...

Today, perhaps the word genius is over-used, but it does describe perfectly the men who are featured in this enthralling series. Sometimes their ideas and theories were so radical, they were considered dangerous or subversive by the rulers of the day. This DVD features:...

Henri Toulouse-Lautrec was a tragic figure in the history of art. His dissolute life spent in the brothels and nightclubs of late 19th century Paris provided the subject matter for his finest work. His boldly-colored paintings and posters of the famous Moulin Rouge nightclub...

Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) was a Renaissance genius known for The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. A painter, architect, engineer, inventor, mathematician, and philosopher, he pushed boundaries in art and science. Constantly questioning his work, he was unafraid to start over, shaping ideas that...

A documentary on the life and work of Poet Laureate, two-time Pulitzer winner, and environmental activist W.S. Merwin. His legacy is based not only on his writings, but also the singular form of environmental activism he embodied. This literal journey let's viewers experience Merwin...

Few English kings deserve the title great more than Alfred of Wessex. He defeated the Vikings at Edington in 878, conquered Danelaw, and organized a standing army and navy. Alfred was also a scholar and lawmaker, promoting education and improving laws. This program features...

Retracing legendary musician Rick Nelson's final performance in Guntersville, Alabama, this film focuses on the locations significant to Nelson's last days and places the spotlight on the community there that welcomed him and remembers him fondly.

Red River, High Noon, Gunsmoke...westerns, where the bad guys sometimes won but never prevailed. Troublesome Creek is a Midwestern; it's the story of the Jordan family's struggle to save their Iowa farm. From crossing the Mississippi in 1867 to driving to Daddy Date Night...

What would you do if you were 29 and found you may only have a few years to live? So Much So Fast is about the remarkable events set in motion when Stephen Heywood discovers he has ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and his brother...

WHEN HOUSTON HAD THE BLUES" focuses on the rich, but sadly unheralded, spawning ground of great Black music. No other city can claim giants such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, Clifton Chenier, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert King, Freddie King, and...

The Purple Pie Place is a seasonal shop that serves delicious pies and ice cream. Located in Custer, South Dakota, they opened in 1981 to serve homemade treats to those visiting the Black Hills. Follow Yuliia on her journey as the fourth owner of...