Christ the Redeemer is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a symbol of Christianity across the world. The statue was built by Heitor da Silva Costa, a Brazilian engineer. French engineer Albert Caquot and Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida also worked on the statue. Christ the Redeemer is 98ft tall, and that … Read more
This documentary is concerned with the protest of the people in Burma, also known as Myanmar, against the ruling regime. The Buddhist monks join the protest, and what began as non violent protest will turn into the aggressive outburst of the military forces in order to suppress the protest. A series of events in August … Read more
Located between the Hudson River and Lake Erie, the canal is something President Thomas Jefferson once called, “little short of madness”. Canal locks of the day, when the Erie canal was built in 1800, could raise or lower boats about 12 feet. That means at least 50 locks would be required to build a canal … Read more
This critically acclaimed documentary exposes the danger of the United State federal debt and how it may effect, or has, effected the economy. The mass of debt that the United States is facing is downright terrifying with a average trade debt of $30,000 dollars this movie puts these numbers in terms we can all understand.
Thirty years after the founding of the Islamic republic, the ideals that inspired the uprising continue to inform every day life in modern Iran. So how has the revolution managed to sustain itself through war, international isolation, economic sanctions, and regional turbulence? And how has Iranian society changed since the seismic upheaval of 1979? Iran … Read more
When you think of Peru and tourist attractions, Machu Picchu is the first thing that comes to mind. However, some 100 plus years ago, Kuelap was discovered, and it has evolved into the second most popular attraction in the country. Kuelap might not have the secrets and mysteries of Machu Picchu, but it is still … Read more
The 1992 USA Presidential elections were unique in so many different ways. Clinton was the popular candidate, but just days before the election, a sex scandal broke through. During the 1992 campaign, an Arkansas state government worker name Gennifer Flowers told reporters she had a long-term affair with Clinton. Bill aggressively denied the allegations, and … Read more
We all know Spartan warriors as one of the mightiest, bravest, and best warriors our human history has ever seen. From their young age, Spartan boys were trained hard, and suffered through absolute worst experience, just so they can become the warriors they need to be. The movie 300 painted a great picture for Spartan … Read more
A ninja or shinobi was a mercenary warrior class that originates from 15th century Japan. Some of the basic operations of the ninja included infiltration, espionage, sabotage, assassination and also open combat if needed. In the troubled times of the Sengoku period, between 15th and 17th century, a class of mercenaries and spies for hire emerged in the … Read more
What are we celebrating when we carve out Jack-o-Lanterns and encourage our youth to go out in costumes and ask for candy from strangers? This documentary shows us the ghoulish past and transformation of one of our oldest holidays still celebrated. Originating back in Ireland thousands of years ago during Celtic times. The origins of … Read more