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df Fernando Caruncho’s body of work is firmly rooted in the philosophies of antiquity, call... >>

Abbeys and monasteries are fascinating institutions, witnesses of a rich cultural, religious and sometimes mystical past. All over Europe we visit very different types of monasteries, from modern s... >>

In Colombia’s northern Magdalena Valley, "valley music" is the rage and the accordion is king. Every 10 years, Colombia’s top accordion virtuosi gather in the market town of Valledupar to compe... >>

For one season only, young circus artists from all over the world come together at the Swiss Circus ‘Monti’, for the chance of a lifetime to start a career. We learn about the acrobats’ ambition... >>

Aliyah tells the story of the recent exodus from the former Soviet Union to Israel. It describes the hopes, dreams, aspirations and expectations of the desperate Jewish people, who decided to leave... >>

Millions of girls and women collect dolls and spend considerable amounts of money on their dresses and accessories. In this series we'll explore the world of doll collecting, and profile some very spe... >>

When America celebrates, it does so with some of the most strange, bizarre and wondrous festivals imaginable. Events include a redneck belly flop contest, launching homemade rockets, Alaska's Hairy Ch... >>

From the Washington Monument to the Vietnam War Memorial, this program highlights America\'s most prominent and magnificent national monuments. It is full of new insights and quirky facts.

Enter the bizarre world of Animal Imitators and learn what drives seemingly normal humans to undergo extensive body modifications to transform themselves into their favourite animals. Some are cont... >>

What do the flying aces of World War I, the stunt pilot who filmed “Top Gun” and thousands of other explorers of the sky have in common? They all chose animals as their copilots! See the amazin... >>

This film chronicles the life of Jana Piper, who grew up sailing around the world with her father on their old wooden schooner Atlanta. While other children went to school, Jana crossed the Pacific... >>

Sure it sounds easy. Turn on some speakers and listen to the show. Well, it’s a lot more complicated than that. Everyone in every seat needs to hear the show equally well. That sound can be affec... >>

The Great Dance is a remarkable film about the San bushmen’s interaction with their environment. Being San brings this touching story to the people it portrays, showing us what it means to be San... >>

Born to Kill takes a look at some of the world’s most prolific serial killers through the first hand accounts of the people who knew them best. Police detectives, journalists, childhood friends, roo... >>

Johannes Brahms’ ”A German Requiem”, written between 1859 and 1867 is a masterpiece moulded by the composer’s own experience of life and mourning. It stands as testimony to the profundity o... >>

China has a fast-growing problem: as many as 20% of the children exhibit behavior problems. The solution: special private schools that use discipline and military-like regimes to turn problem child... >>

Immerse yourself in the world of the rich and famous and follow the owner and workers who run, clean, maintain, market and manage this Super Tower. With unprecedented access, this programme will gi... >>

Once the legendary Burma Road carried the treasures of the Silk Road, only to fall into ruin as Burma closed her borders. Guided by the insights of a Buddhist monk, we explore the lives of the Burm... >>

What if you’d found the cure for cancer, but the medical authorities banned you from using it? Stanislaw Burzynski claims to have cured hundreds of terminally ill patients since the 1970s, but ha... >>

Ella Jenkins is known as \'The First Lady of Children\'s Music,\' the recipient of the GRAMMY lifetime achievement award and a legend in children\'s music. This concert was a live performance based... >>

China’s prestigious Wuqiao School of Acrobatic Arts trains today’s children to become tomorrow’s professional acrobatic stars.
Situated in the heart of Hebei province, 360 kilometres s... >>

China is now the world’s third-largest producer of cinema films. Since the Ground Zero of the Cultural Revolution, when filmmaking virtually ceased in China, the Chinese cinema industry has come ... >>

Litigation and million-dollar claims characterise the legal system of the United States. The popular image in Europe is one of clogged courts, sue-happy citizens and greedy lawyers. Claiming Justic... >>

Jackie Chan tells the story of his journey from his early days as a Beijing opera acrobat to his emergence as an action superstar in Hollywood. The programme features footage from Jackie’s person... >>

Both the first Chinese actress to break into Hollywood and China’s first female director to direct a Hollywood studio movie, Joan Chen’s achievements have not been easy. In her case, adversity ... >>