On August 4th, 1892, a heinous and unsolved crime rocked the town of Fall River, Massachusetts: Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally hacking her parents to death with a hatchet. Even today, more than a century later, the case remains one of America’s most infamous mysteries. The gory details of the crime scene — which … Read more
China’s fight against the global pandemic of COVID-19 seemed exemplary at first. But now, with inhumane lockdowns imposed on many cities to battle the Omicron variant, citizens are becoming increasingly angry and the Zero Covid strategy is being stretched to its breaking point. It begs the question: Could President Xi Jinping be in trouble? The … Read more
Explore the “exclusion zones” of Chernobyl and Fukushima, where the radioactivity rate is far above normal, as this unique documentary takes you on a journey through the vibrant and surprising territories that house millions of people within thousands of square kilometers. Discover the daily life of people living in Byelorussia, Norway, Japan and Scotland through … Read more
The ocean is no longer the peaceful, tranquil environment we once knew. The waves are instead filled with a cacophony of noise from ships and other vessels passing through. It’s louder than ever before and it’s having a devastating effect on marine life. Whales, for example, rely on sound to communicate over vast distances. But … Read more
Le Maroc est souvent présenté comme une oasis de paix et de stabilité dans une région instable. Malgré cela, le pays reste confronté à plusieurs problèmes profondément enracinés, notamment les inégalités sociales, l’absence de libertés démocratiques et le statut non résolu du Sahara occidental. Ce dernier a longtemps été une source de tension entre le … Read more
Caine’s Arcade is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Caine Monroy, a 9 year old boy from a low-income area of Los Angeles who built his own cardboard arcade. Despite living in an area where most businesses are conducted online and safety is not always guaranteed, Caine has managed to create an impressive, … Read more
Seeds of Freedom is a powerful and compelling documentary that tells the story of how seeds, a staple of traditional agriculture, have been transformed into a commodity used to control global food production. The film starts by exploring the roots of seed keeping in traditional farming systems across the world, highlighting the diversity and resilience … Read more
Granada, Nicaragua, is a city rich in culture and history. It is the oldest city of Nicaragua and is renowned for its picturesque architecture, beautiful coastal landscapes, and incredible beaches. However, despite this beauty, it also serves as a stark reminder of the poverty that plagues Central America; in fact, it is the second poorest … Read more
The 21st century has brought with it a world of unprecedented changes in the way we live, communicate and perceive our universe. In a new documentary, acclaimed physicist Kathy Sykes explores how technology is transforming our lives, and how this transformation can make us safer and more connected. As Sykes explains, modern mobile phones are … Read more
The Airbus A380 is the largest aircraft in the world, and its manufacture requires a tremendous amount of engineering skill and precision. To witness the process for yourself, watch National Geographic’s documentary “Airbus: Building the World’s Largest Plane.” The amount of planning and coordination necessary to build an aircraft of this size is astounding. Every … Read more