In summer 2007, at a site in Ireland, archaeologists were uncovering layers of graves. They were astonished to find two skeletons with large stones lodged in their jaws. This was exceptional; all the other skeletons in the cemetery had been normal Christian burials. The archaeologists believe that the skeletons were treated as if they were … Read more
In the past several years, environmentalists and green movement activists have warned about the potential of China’s love for meat. The country came by its love of meat only recently. In the 1960s, the average Chinese person consumed less than 5kg of meat annually, or close to 11 pounds. But following the market-driven reform and … Read more
If you thought crossing a border is a simple task, think again. Yes, most borders are a straight line. And you can cross them easily. But there are more than 190 sovereign countries in the world. Think about how many borders are out there. And not all of them fall under the normal category. The … Read more
This documentary does a wonderful job of conveying the genius that was Nikola Tesla. Watch this documentary and then look around your house. You’ll be amazed in the ways in which Tesla impacts our everyday lives. His death ray is also examined and a good discussion of particle beam weaponry follows. Reagan’s Star Wars program is also … Read more
Louis travels to Las Vegas to meet some of the leaders in the field of hypnosis, self-improvement. To enroll in a course with a hypnotist Marshall Sylver who seems to have much in common with the likes of Jimmy Swaggart – he says that you can make a millionaire, but when Louis asks customers to … Read more
‘Conspiracy of Silence’ is a documentary film highlighting an alleged child sexual abuse ring involving a number of prominent Nebraska persons, including Lawrence King, an Omaha banker, political fundraiser, and convicted felon. This 56-minute documentary film produced by Yorkshire Television in 1994 was scheduled for broadcast in the United States on cable outlet Discovery Channel … Read more
Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most famous astrophysicist, authors, and science communicators. In the past several years, he has rose to prominence as he has weigh in on almost every science topic. And he always provides an opinion full of arguments. In this short documentary, he talks with plant geneticist and healthy food … Read more
This documentary analyzes the historical accuracy of the 2001 movieBlack Hawk Down. The truth about those two fateful days in Mogadishu are more interesting then the fictionalized Hollywood version! On October 3, 1993, 120 Delta Force commandos and Army Rangers were dropped in the center of Mogadishu, Somalia. His mission was a daylight fast attack to … Read more
Cobra Gypsies is a documentary offering a contemporary and colorful window to the amazing ancient culture of the nomadic Kalbeliya tribes. They live in rural Rajasthan, Northern India. The French filmmaker, musician, and photographer, Raphael Treza, spent three months in the desert of Rajasthan, located on India’s border with Pakistan. There, he filmed the documentary … Read more
Hans Rosling is professor of international health, who has made a worldwide success unlikely. His performances in the overall development provokes laughter, joy and reflection. This SVT (Swedish Television) documentary film maker Pär Fjällström Hans Rosling can tell the story about his life and what has shaped his worldview. A doctor of 20 years in … Read more