Emeralds have become a symbol of wealth and beauty for many throughout the world. The majority of these emeralds, however, come from one single place: the mines of Muzo, Colombia. This small town in the northern part of Colombia is responsible for supplying up to 75 percent of the world’s emeralds. Colombian emeralds are widely … Read more
In the 1950s, the remote Japanese island of Koshima provided an incredible insight into animal behavior. It was here that rhesus macaques demonstrated their remarkable capacity for learning new behaviors. The monkeys had been presented with sweet potatoes by researchers and were observed washing them before eating – a behavior no other animals in the … Read more
Irena Salina’s award-winning documentary, FLOW: For Love of Water, is one of the most important and eye-opening films today about the global water crisis. This film examines the effects of water pollution, privatization, human rights abuses and corporate greed in a way that is both informative and engaging. The movie follows Irena Salina as she … Read more
Las Vegas is a city like no other. Over the course of just one century, it has grown from nothing in the middle of the desert to become a titanic entertainment mecca. Every year, millions of people flock to its iconic strip – an illuminated sea of opulence and extravagance like no other place on … Read more
In Colombia, International companies make big profits from Latin America’s largest coal mine, but the cost of this wealth is high. The air is polluted, and streams could dry out, contributing to the suffering of indigenous Wayuu people, including Luz Angela Uriana’s son. As part of the International Women’s Media Foundation, Ruth Krause felt compelled … Read more
On August 24, 2016, Amatrice, a picturesque villageside in the central Italian region of Lazio, was struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, that left almost 300 people dead and countless others homeless. In the aftermath of the quake, waves of support and sympathy came in from all over Italy and beyond, with promises for immediate relief … Read more
In the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan, its people have demonstrated incredible resilience in the face of all challenges that Mother Nature throws their way. This documentary takes us into the heart of a snowstorm and gives us an insight into the lives of thousands of travellers who were caught in an enormous traffic jam. … Read more
Join us in exploring the fascinating life of Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German natural scientist whose quest for knowledge took him to the farthest corners of the world. In honor of von Humboldt’s 250th birthday, we bring you a captivating documentary that highlights his most thrilling adventures. Through seven remarkable short films, we take … Read more
The salmon industry of Europe is flourishing, with more than 80% of the market depending on fish farms. Norway has been leading the way in this sector for years with its cutting-edge production methods that have earned it a reputation as an efficient and sustainable provider of salmon. However, behind all this success, there is … Read more
Jerash, a city in Jordan rich with cultural heritage, is an archaeological wonder of the world. Founded during the Hellenistic period by veterans from Alexander the Great’s army more than 2,000 years ago, Jerash is renowned for its well-preserved ruins and monuments of the Roman Empire. Stretching across 25 hectares, Jerash boasts two amphitheaters and … Read more