Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common diseases and conditions nowadays. Technically, there is no cure for the condition. It is something you have to live with till the end of your days. What are the causes of this common condition? Is it the lifestyle? The sedentary jobs? Or is it something else? Doctor … Read more
More than three thousand years ago, Ramses II, the Egyptian pharaoh, and the Emperor Hattusilis III concluded one of the oldest peace treaties in the history of the world. The peace treaty ended the Egyptian Hittite war that lasted more than 80 years. The two ancient superpowers finally ended the war with the treaty in … Read more
North Korea was identified as part of the axis of evil by George Bush. Taking an archive-based trip through North Korea’s recent history, we find out it’s probably a fair assessment. ‘The Real Dr Evil’ explores the rise of Kim Jong-il after his father, Kim II- sung’s, death. His father, who is referred to as … Read more
Captain Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown was a British Royal Navy officer and test pilot. He flew 487 types of aircraft, more than anyone else in history. He still holds the world record for most aircraft carrier deck take-offs and landings performed with 2,407 and 2,271 respectively. He achieved a couple of firsts in naval aviation, … Read more
The vast ocean separates continents meanwhile it also boasts hundreds of small island. From sandy beaches to remote and untouched nature Scattered across all 7 seas and from the tropics to the Antarctic are the UK’s Overseas Territories some of the most remote places on the planet. This Documentary explores this natural wealth of life … Read more
This report from inside Iraq reveals how some clerics are facilitating the sexual exploitation of women and girls.This powerful investigation into Shia clerics in some of Iraq’s holiest shrines uncovers a dark network of exploitation of young women and girls, trapped into prostitution and pimped out by a religious elite.Featuring unprecedented undercover filming and victim … Read more
Most wars in history are fought over land, civil rights, or anything in between these lines. But every now and then, we can hear about some strange or weird battle or war. Such thing happened in 1325, when a broke between two cities in Italy. Called War of the Oaken Bucket, War of the Bucket, … Read more
Have you heard of Öndör Gongor? He was the tallest man in the 20th century. Born in Mongolia, he measured at 236cm (7’9ft). Some sources give him height of 245cm, or 8 feet. But how does he compare to the men we have nowadays? Does he remain the tallest man in the 21st century as … Read more
Birds of Paradise are extremely rare species of birds. They are members of the family Paradisaeidae, and majority of them are found in Papua New Guinea. There are 42 known species in 15 genera, 38 of which are found on the island of Papua New Guinea. There is a reason why the island is considered … Read more
For many years, testosterone has been seen as a metaphor for aggression. The reality is that there is no big connection between testosterone and aggression. This documentary takes a look at studies that show how subtle the hormone’s effects actually are. Men with a high amount of testosterone are seen as violent and competitive. But … Read more