Bride kidnapping, otherwise called marriage by snatching or marriage by catch, is a practice in which a man steals the lady he wishes to wed. Spouse seizing has been conducted as far and wide as possible and all through history. It keeps on happening in nations in Central Asia, the Caucasus locale, and parts of Africa, and among people … Read more
“Risking personal injury and jail time, an environmental activist obstructs the clear-cutting of an ancient redwood grove by sitting on a tiny platform 100 feet up in the tree canopy. Already 2 years into the tree-sit when filming begins, AMONG GIANTS captures the true passion of people who don’t want our forests to be cut … Read more
This documentary on the Conquistadors reveals the story of the Spanish excursions that subjugation of the Americas. In this 4-part series Michael Wood (historian) journeys in the footpaths of the Spanish voyages, from Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, and from the desserts of North Mexico to the elevations of Macchu Picchu. The Spanish invasion of the … Read more
After the War of the Roses between houses Lancaster and York, England throne was seized by the House of Tudor who had the right to the England throne since 1485 until 1603. The first monarch was Henry VII who was a descendant of the English royal House of Lancaster. He reinforced his throne claims by … Read more
Saddam Hussein was a President of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003. He was the leading member of the revolutionary Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party. He is known as a Middle Eastern dictator. Some, however, believe he was a revolutionary and tried to counter American influence on oil prices and the Middle East. … Read more
The 2010 British-Brazilian documentary explored Jardim Gramacho, which is the world’s largest garbage landfill. In 2010, the team decided to make a documentary about the garbage landfill, and show how artists can use garbage to transform our lives. The documentary follows artist Vik Muniz, who works with the so-called catadores, men and women who pick … Read more
Neuromarketing is a controversial practice that involves studying consumers’ brains in order to influence our decisions. It’s based on the idea that 90% of the decisions we make are taken at a subconscious level. If a brand can speak directly to our ‘gut instinct’, bypassing reason, they will sell more products. One of the most … Read more
This is a 2009 documentary coordinated by Jake Rademacher and created by Rademacher and Norman S. Powell. The story is revolving around a few US officers in the Iraq. The film’s official makers are chief and Presidential Citizens Medal beneficiary Gary Sinise and David Scantling, awarded with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. … Read more
This documentary is intended to raise awareness of the effects of the ongoing climate changes. The film director Jeff Orlowski collaborated on this project with the James Balog, a photographer who specializes in nature photography. Their cooperation resulted in this documentary, released on November 16th, 2012 in the US. You will have a chance to see the … Read more
Robert Wadlos is known as the Alton Giant, or the Giant of Illinois. He is still the tallest person in history, measuring at 8 feet 11.1 inches in height (2.72m). He was born in Alton, Illinois, a suburb of St. Louis. He was last measured on 27 June 1940, less than a month before his … Read more