Masoud Aqil was just a video journalist from Syria, but his life changed drastically when he was apprehended by armed jihadis while working in Iraq. He and his colleague were held captive by the Islamic State (IS) for 280 days, enduring torture and interrogations. After his release in September 2015, Masoud fled to Germany where … Read more
The BBC’s Panorama investigative program recently revealed the existence of a secret British army unit known as the Military Reaction Force (MRF) that operated on the streets of Northern Ireland during the 1970s. The MRF was tasked with dealing with any and all enemies of the state, and it has since been revealed that these … Read more
The Green Line, a 355-km long demarcation that separates Israel from the West Bank, has been an unresolved dispute since the start of the Israeli state. A ceasefire line drawn in 1949 with a green pencil on a staff map, it stands as the basis of all peace plans for the last three decades and … Read more
The war in Ukraine is among the first to be played out in real time on social media. As Russian aggression intensifies, a new frontline has emerged in the form of media propaganda. Russia is spreading targeted disinformation with the goal of systematically devaluing news, convincing its own population that the Russian regime aims to … Read more
The tank has been a powerful weapon in the arsenal of military forces since its creation in World War I. Its effectiveness on the battlefield comes from three main factors – firepower, protection and mobility. With advances in technology, tanks have become more sophisticated and expensive to produce, but designing them is still a balancing … Read more
The life and legacy of Adolf Hitler is one of the most explored topics in history. Many documentaries have been made about his rise to power, his reign over Nazi Germany, and the atrocities committed under his rule. These films offer an invaluable insight into one of the darkest periods in human history, providing a … Read more
To commemorate this tragic event, we’ve compiled a list of 15 extraordinary documentaries about WW1 that provide insight into this devastating conflict and its lasting impact on our world today. From interactive media to archival footage, these documentaries will take you through some of history’s most defining moments as they unfold before your eyes. So … Read more
On the 1st of September 1939, Adolf Hitler made the fateful decision to invade Poland, setting off a chain of events that would result in the outbreak of the Second World War. From then on, the world was embroiled in a global conflict that lasted six years and caused mass destruction and casualties around the … Read more
Body of War is an award-winning feature documentary that tells the intimate story of Tomas Young, a 25-year-old Iraq veteran paralyzed from a bullet to his spine. Produced and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, the film showcases two original songs by Eddie Vedder and follows Tomas as he battles with physical disability and … Read more
From the daring and dramatic to the captivatingly iconic, there is no denying the fascination people have with snipers. Whether through admiration or curiosity, these sharpshooter heroes of history and television have a way of captivating audiences – and this is reflected in some truly gripping documentaries on the topic. To help you find your … Read more