In Professor Jim Al-Khalili’s three-part documentary series, viewers are given an in-depth exploration into one of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries of our time – that the material world is built from atoms. This amazing revelation has drastically changed the way we understand the world around us, and this documentary series provides an exciting journey … Read more
Gray is a ‘bush taxi’ driver living in poverty-stricken Malawi, a country where public transport is almost non-existent. With the rainy season right around the corner, Gray knows the already remote provinces will be cut off, leaving many stranded. To do his part, Gray offers his small truck as a means of transportation for those … Read more
Russia has long viewed the former Soviet republics as part of its sphere of influence, often referred to as its ‘near abroad’. Through the documentary Mapping the World, viewers are given a glimpse into how the Kremlin has attempted to maintain its presence in these countries and what this means for regional security and stability. … Read more
The Brexit referendum had a far-reaching impact on millions of people in the UK, but none more so than those in the country’s fishing industry. When the Leave campaign promised more control over fishing rights in British waters, many fishermen saw this as a chance for a brighter future. But more than two years after … Read more
Twenty years after separating from Somalia, Somaliland remains an unrecognized state. Life here is tough. Yet, a popular series, Dicing with Death, offers an eye-opening glimpse at the difficulties of life in a country that isn’t quite a country. In the midst of the civil war, infrastructure crumbled, leaving behind mines in the desert and … Read more
The city of Saint-Louis, in Senegal, is an important part of the country’s history and culture. Sitting on a thin sandy peninsula known as the Langue de Barbarie, it acts as a buffer between the Atlantic Ocean and the dry inland desert. Unfortunately, this vibrant fishing district is now threatened by rising sea levels due … Read more
Join Jaafar Abdul Karim on a captivating journey through Malta, one of the smallest yet most diverse countries in Europe. From the multicultural heritage to the culinary delicacies, Malta has something to offer for every traveler. Jaafar Abdul Karim starts his journey in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valetta. Together with architect Konrad Buhagiar, … Read more
Venezuela is in turmoil as a result of a long-lasting economic, political, and humanitarian crisis. For years, investigative journalist César Batiz has worked to uncover corruption and implicate those in power in Venezuela – from government officials to members of the military. As the country’s crisis has grown, Batiz has come to be seen as … Read more
The devastating impact of Cumbre Vieja volcano’s eruption on La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, has left residents terrorized, livelihoods destroyed and the future uncertain. Even as the eruption continues, people are grappling with the thought of losing everything valuable to them, centuries of culture and memories, as molten lava and ash spew out … Read more
For siblings Franz and Antonia Hildebrandt, the wounds left by Cold War division between East and West Germany have yet to heal, even thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. In this thought-provoking documentary, the Hildebrandt siblings set out to explore the lasting impact of the division on the Germany of today, both … Read more