A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific region, country or culture. We bring you a documentary on the history and development of world food, from the traditional cuisine to the industrialized food production of today. In order for a certain cuisine to become a global, a … Read more
Takumi is a Japanese word meaning “artisan”. It is also a masculine Japanese given name or surname using various kanji characters. But in this documentary, we take a look at the world of Takumi, the highest level of artisan in Japan. These skilled people play a role in delivering the luxury quality in Lexus vehicles. … Read more
In order to mark the 70th anniversary of People’s Republic of China, the country built the largest airport ever. China is no stranger to record-breaking projects, but now they completed one of the largest airports ever conceived. Daxing International in Beijing cost $11.4 billion, and there are flights to 112 destinations across the world. According to … Read more
Cremation is becoming more and more popular among Christians, despite all of the controversy surrounding the process. Cremation is a funerary process in which intense heat is used to transform the body back to its basic elements, ashes. Most of the body is vaporized, leaving only the remains of bones, which are then crushed. Remains … Read more
In this landmark two-hour special, NOVA takes viewers on a fascinating journey to the scientific principles of modern religion. Buried Secrets of the Bible vividly recounts the saga of the ancient Israelites and digs deeply into the Bible and the history of the Israelites through the artifacts they left behind. The documentary focuses on the … Read more
The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. However, not all of them got the privilege to carry the ultimate weapon, the Ulfberht sword. Called the Viking sword, it was a single-handed sword with a wide fuller down the length of the blade. When people think of Vikings, they think of barbaric race. … Read more
When white women flock to Jamaica for a little fun in the sun, they are looking for RandR often not rest and relaxation, but to rent a Rasta according to director J. Michael Seyfert. His revelatory exhibition ‘of the same name sheds light on a barely acknowledged form of sex tourism, namely, white women who … Read more
50 years ago, psychedelics like LSD escaped the labs, and became one of the worst and dangerous street drugs. Nowadays, the LSD is still one of the most potent chemicals for mood changing. Derived from a poisonous ergot fungus, just one small sample of the drug can produce 12 hours of effects. Before it became … Read more
Have you heard of African Cucumber? What about Chayote? Lulo? Or Buddha’s Hand? Yes, those are all names of fruits. Or let’s go with something easier. Have you tried dragon fruit? Or passion fruit? These are some of the most popular and common exotic fruits. Most people are familiar with common tropical fruits like bananas, … Read more
“‘Blood Coltan’ is a shocking documentary about the bloodshed in Congo arising out of an increasing demand for Coltan, a mineral which is an essential component of electronic circuits used in mobile phones, computers, etc, and mined in the Eastern Congo. The West’s demand for Coltan is funding the killings in Congo; young children are forced to work … Read more