The United Arab Emirates is home to two of the world’s most impressive cities: Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Both are hubs of modern architecture, featuring some of the world’s tallest towers and lush beach resorts. But beyond their impressive skylines lies a vibrant hub for expats from all around the world. More than 200 different … Read more
The documentary Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Life Unexpected, follows a number of British individuals with the incurable genetic disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). This disorder, which was first described in 1956 by Andrea Prader, Heinrich Willi, Alexis Labhart, Andrew Ziegler and Guido Fanconi of Switzerland affects an estimated 1 in 25,000 to 1 in 10,000 live births. … Read more
Diego Velázquez was a hugely influential Spanish painter, widely recognized as one of the most important figures in the history of Western Art. His work has had an immense impact on generations of artists, and it is still highly regarded by modern audiences. Now, viewers can learn more about this masterful painter with the documentary … Read more
The Duggars are an intriguing family that have sparked both controversy and admiration over the years. From their ultra-conservative beliefs to their large size, they’ve been the subject of much debate and discussion. Now, with a variety of documentaries about them available to watch, fans can get an even closer look at what life is … Read more
Cosmetic surgery is becoming an increasingly popular trend in Europe and around the world. To better understand this plastic surgery craze, French plastic surgeons Mauricio de Maio and Oren Marco, as well as philosopher Heather Widdows, discuss the implications of this phenomenon in the documentary “The Changing Face of Beauty”. The documentary delves into the … Read more
The Mauritanian desert is an unforgiving landscape, where the heat and sand make it difficult to maneuver for most vehicles. However, one unit of the Mauritanian army has found a unique way to traverse this inhospitable terrain: camels. The so-called camel patrol of desert mehardists are specially-trained soldiers who ride on the backs of camels … Read more
Java is an island full of colour and life, where the temperamental Kawah Ijeb volcano rules over the landscape. The volcano is a source of both sustenance and danger for the people who call Java home. Porters climb down to the craggy depths of the volcano to gather sulphur, which they carry back up on … Read more
Thousands of jihadists from across North Africa, Sudan, Chad, and even France are held in the high security prisons of Benghazi. Locked away and seemingly forgotten about by the authorities, they often wait for years without a trial before facing the military court. It is an alarming reality that has been documented in a new … Read more
Race: Science’s Last Taboo is an incredible documentary series that explores the increasingly popular trend of deracialisation surgery. This documentary follows the emotional journeys of individuals who are seeking to alter their physical appearance in order to conform more closely to Western ideals, and features groundbreaking surgical techniques such as limb lengthening procedures. The film … Read more
The Black Label Bicycle Club is a group of creative individuals whose mission is to combat mainstream consumer culture and reshape the future with bicycles. Hailing from all over the world, these radical thinkers are driven by a shared belief that our reliance on cars will eventually be rendered obsolete in the face of an … Read more