Acid attacks have been slowly gaining ground in the United Kingdom, with 1,800 such violent incidents being reported in London alone since 2010. This is a dramatic 70% increase from just 2015 to 2016. To make matters worse, research has revealed that the UK has the worst record of acid-related attacks in the developed world … Read more
Nokia’s rise and fall is a cautionary tale of success and hubris. Founded in 1865 as a pulp mill, the Finnish company quickly became a global leader in rubber products in the 1970s. But it was only when they expanded their operations into mobile phones that Nokia really took off and became one of the … Read more
The Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, are notorious figures in British gangland history. Immortalised in the 2015 film Legend starring Tom Hardy, the brothers became notorious for their extreme violence and intimidation tactics that left an everlasting mark on Britain’s underworld. Ronnie and Reggie were born in 1933 in London’s East End to a working-class … Read more
With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more and more prevalent in everyday life, it is important to understand the complexities of this rapidly evolving technology. AI has long been a subject of interest in science fiction, but its creation has proven to be incredibly difficult due to the complexity of the universe. Recent studies … Read more
Rihanna is taking her fans on a journey with her latest album, “Talk That Talk”. The documentary gives viewers an exclusive look backstage at the last day of the LOUD Tour. From her native country of Barbados to the album photo shoot, Rihanna shares intimate moments with fans throughout the video. Viewers can hear Rihanna … Read more
Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke is a powerful documentary that is sure to leave an impression on viewers. The film chronicles the worst natural disaster in U.S. history: Hurricane Katrina, which wreaked havoc on the city of New Orleans and its surrounding areas in 2005. With four hour-long acts (plus a fifth bonus act … Read more
Join renowned British historian Bettany Hughes on her journey to uncover a long-forgotten chapter of European history – the rise and fall of Islamic culture in present-day Spain and Portugal. Learn about the dramatic historical events that led to the spread of Islamic rule across the Iberian Peninsula, from its beginnings with the arrival of … Read more
The effects of poor sleep can have a devastating impact on everyday life, and yet many people do not understand the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. How to Sleep Better, presented by Robert Winston, is a documentary that examines how our lack of sleep can be the cause of so much suffering. Recent … Read more
On November 4th, 2008, Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, winning more than 58 million votes. In anticipation of this historic event, documentarian Alexandra Pelosi traveled across 28 states to speak with conservative Americans who had lined up to cast their ballot in support of Senator John McCain and his running … Read more
In 1985, the city of Los Angeles was gripped with terror as a series of brutal sexual assaults and murders occurred. This spree of violence left man, women, elderly, and children alike as victims of a sadistic killer that seemed to have no motive or boundaries. He used an ever-evolving range of weapons that included … Read more