The T-34 medium tank is an iconic symbol of the Soviet Union’s success in World War II. Produced from 1940 to 1958, the T-34 was a technological marvel that remains one of the most effective, efficient, and influential designs of its era. It introduced several innovative features such as sloped armor which increased protection for … Read more
The Swiss organization Dignitas, founded by Ludwig Minelli, has been at the center of a major international debate over the right to die. For the past year, Canadian documentary filmmaker John Zaritsky has had remarkable access to document this unique place and its clients. Dignitas is located in Zurich, Switzerland, and it is the only … Read more
In his groundbreaking three-part series, Alan Yentob takes an intimate look at the evolution of the guitar and its rise to become the most popular musical instrument in the world. Beginning with its earliest ancestor, a Middle Eastern lute, Yentob traces the history of this remarkable instrument through Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley’s influence, to … Read more
Psychotropic drugs are a multi-billion dollar industry, but unfortunately there is no known cure for this burgeoning industry. Worse still, these widely prescribed drugs cause an estimated 42,000 deaths each year. In the gripping and eye-opening documentary “Psychotropic Drugs: Fueling a $330 Billion Psychiatric Industry Without a Single Cure,” viewers gain an inside look at … Read more
The year is 1984, and the height of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union created a heightened sense of fear and tension in the world. The two rival superpowers were standing at an ideological crossroads, with capitalism versus communism playing out on a global scale. In spite of this atmosphere … Read more
Marjoe Gortner was a child preacher of extraordinary talent, who rose to fame in the bible belt of America during the 1940s. His parents capitalized on his remarkable gifts to fill their coffers until he outgrew his novelty. As an adult, Marjoe rejoined the ministry as a means to make money but had no interest … Read more
Like the plot of a sci-fi B movie, something weird is happening deep underground where the constant spin of Earth’s liquid metallic core generates an invisible magnetic force field that shields our planet from harmful radiation in space. Gradually, the field is growing weaker. Could we be heading for a demagnetized doomsday that will leave … Read more
Robert Winston, one of the world’s leading experts on religion and human development, has delved into the depths of what it means to be religious in a documentary presented by BBC. Through examining prehistoric societies and how the divine was perceived differently across cultures, Professor Winston presents a compelling argument for why humans believe in … Read more
The Stanford prison experiment was a landmark study in psychology that examined the effects of becoming a prisoner or a prison guard. Conducted by Dr. Philip Zimbardo and his team of researchers at Stanford University from August 14 to 20, 1971, the study was funded by a grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research … Read more
The space shuttle Discovery, an iconic landmark in history, is being retired after more than three decades of service. As the longest-serving spacecraft in NASA’s fleet, Discovery has been integral to some of the agency’s most daring and significant achievements. Its flights have spanned a multitude of scientific achievements and technological breakthroughs, as well as … Read more