Alcohol affects people in different ways. Some people can drink more than others. But in any case, drinking too much may cause a person to feel drunk. According to BAC, by the time blood alcohol reaches level between 0.07 and 0.09, an individual would be plainly called “drunk”. He cannot legally drive. But what exactly … Read more
This documentary vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity–the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator’s life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome’s Emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate … Read more
According to the World Health Organization, two billion people are infected Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. That is almost one third of the world population. The global disease is found in every country in the world. It is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. However, nowadays, we have a vaccine for … Read more
This documentary tells the tale of a 37 year old Isabelle Dinoire, who became the first person in the world in November 2005, to receive a face transplant. The French surgeons went against every ethical committee in the world to perform this operation, spurring a fervent debate over the ethics of this surgery. The ethical … Read more
This liberal 2006 documentary explores the corruption of major contractors in the Iraq war, such as Blackwater and K.B.R. both of which have had significant controversy following this film. This films cutting edge critique begs the question of what the U.S. is fighting for and what are the ethics of profiting off misery.
Colombian traffickers are using a new secret weapon smuggling cocaine north – drug submarines. Up to 30 meters long and almost impossible to detect, are capable of delivering several tons of cocaine in one shipment. Dozens of submarines are believed to be operating between the coasts of Colombia and Mexico, and police estimate that another … Read more
Nowadays, we are building as large buildings as ever. And it is challenging. It is not easy. For what we are building, we need massive machinery. And if you want to feel the Earth move under your feet and dig into the fascinating story of earth moving, this documentary will help you do it. Some … Read more
Once the biggest and most influential city on the planet, founded by Alexander the Great and home to Cleopatra, Archimedes and the largest library in the world. How did this shining beacon for civilization and knowledge meet its classical demise? Featuring stunning visualizations from the major movie Agora, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria … Read more
Shocking. Do humans really do this to humans? Are we the most barbarous creatures of all? Those are just some thoughts that will come to mind after watching this fascinating and shocking documentary. The documentary tells the story of Britain’s mental asylums. Today, UK facilities get fewer money for mental health, and every other week … Read more
Jim Al-Khalili Physical travels through Syria, Iran, Tunisia and Spain to tell the story of the great leap in scientific knowledge that took place in the Islamic world between the ages 8 and 14. His legacy is tangible ones such as algebra, the algorithm and alkali all Arab in origin and in the heart of … Read more