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Science, space and human discovery – reinventing the world (2/6)

Science, space and human discovery – reinventing the world (2/6)

Experience the journey of the birth of the modern world in the third episode of “Reinventing the World”. The 17th century was a period of immense progress and innovation, marked by scientific discoveries like Johannes Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and the first newspaper publication. But alongside scientific progress, women were still being punished for … Read more

Ping-Pong against Parkinson’s

Ping-Pong against Parkinson’s

Silke Kind finds reprieve from Parkinson’s while playing table tennis. Her stiff limbs and tremors subside, offering a much-welcomed respite from the effects of her incurable disease. Despite a lack of scientific research on ping pong’s potential impact on Parkinson’s patients, Silke’s physiotherapist sees the positive influence the sport has on her symptoms. The interest … Read more

Spain: Killer whales in captivity

Spain: Killer whales in captivity

The stunning island of Tenerife is known far and wide for its star attraction, a captivating killer whale show featuring the majestic Orcas. But what happens when this entertainment becomes a morality question? When intelligence meets captivity? In a revealing and thought-provoking documentary, explore the debate that has been unleashed about whether Orcas belong in … Read more

Gangs Around the World | Free Doc Bites

Gangs Around the World | Free Doc Bites

We go deep into the heart of gang culture in the United States and explore the inner workings of two of its most notorious gangs: The Bloods and The Cribs. With this documentary, viewers get unprecedented access to their operations, learning how these gangs have been able to maintain such a strong foothold in St. … Read more

Argentina: Country of Missed Opportunities

Argentina: Country of Missed Opportunities

Argentina is a country with immense wealth and potential, yet its development has been stunted due to a variety of issues. Over-investment in agriculture, an enduring single political model, rampant inequality and systemic corruption have all contributed to the nation’s failure to achieve success. The documentary Argentina: A Missed Opportunity explores this dynamic by examining … Read more

Islamic Economics: Can Faith and Finance Form a Unit?

Islamic Economics: Can Faith and Finance Form a Unit?

Islamic Finance: A Viable Alternative to the Conventional System? The banking and financial crisis of 2008, followed by the Arab Spring, have led the Western world to consider an alternative, religion-influenced system called Islamic Finance. Countries in the Gulf, Turkey, and Southeast Asia have developed a system that appears to have been less affected by … Read more

Joy Division

Joy Division

Joy Division was an influential British punk band that changed the face of music history. Formed in 1976 in Manchester, England, Joy Division soon became a key figure in the post-punk movement and created a sound that is still heard today. The group’s lead singer, Ian Curtis, tragically committed suicide at just 23 years of … Read more

The End of the Line: The World Without Fish

The End of the Line: The World Without Fish

The End of the Line is an award-winning documentary that examines a grim reality about our oceans – if we don’t make drastic changes to our fishing practices, seafood could be virtually non-existent by 2048. This shocking prediction shows the devastating effects of overfishing and how this practice has caused the decimation of the world’s … Read more