Wikileaks: How the United States Government Runs the World
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)
Wikileaks has risen to fame when it leaked the highly private series of conversations between the US government and its diplomats stationed all over the world. It’s not yet clear how the security was breached but everybody is more interested to know the secret thoughts of those people in power in Washington. The series of [...]
Genghis Khan: Incarnation of evil or only a successful warrior?
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
In 1162 a legend was born in Asia. Many might see him as incarnation of evil or a brutal warrior, nevertheless, his life is legendary. This documentary is about the life of Genghis Khan. His destiny was to conquer the whole world. He managed to rule the largest land empire ever known in history and [...]
The Story of Science: How Did We Get Here?
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
There have been, and there will always be, many intense discussions about the question how we got here. Many people believe to have found the answer to this question in the Bible. They think a supernatural power has brought us here and watches over us. Others however want proof and try to explain it on [...]
The Truth About Exercise – How much exercise do we really need?
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)
We all know we should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly, but how much exercise do we really need and does ist really help? Michael Mosley tries to find out how he can be fitter and healthier while avoiding hours in the gym. He meets athletes and talks to scientists to find out, how [...]
The Hunt For Artificial Intelligence: How clever are machines?
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Robots are becoming more and more like humans. They have taken on features they have and are quite clever. There are still a few things they cannot do, but it is probably just a question of time until they can. When taking all these aspects and the current technology into consideration, the question arises, if [...]
Playing God: The story of the spider-goat and biological machines
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)
Due to our knowledge, technology and science we are able to take life and redesign it radically. Life has become a programable machine. We can now change the world and its inhabitants. Dr. Adam Rutherford tries to find out what man kind can do with this power and how you can abuse it. Amongst other [...]
Victoria Falls – The Smoke That Thunders
(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)
The Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa on the boarder of Zamia and Zimbabwe. The title of the documentary is an allusion to the African name of the falls: Mosi-oa-Tunya which means the smoke that thunders. The Falls are 355 ft high and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They were named in [...]
CERN & The Hunt for Higgs: What will the god particle reveal?
(3 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5)
Professor Jim Al-Khalili visits CERN, near Geneva, where scientists try to proove the existence of the Higgs-Boson-particle. If scientists can find the socalled “God Particle”, they will be able to answer the question how the universe works and how it was created. This particle gives everything substance and created the world how it looks today. [...]
Steve Jobs: Billion Dollar Hippy – The man who personified a brand
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
When Steve Jobs died in October 2011, many people mourned his death. He was the man who managed to personify a brand. Created in a suburban garage, he lead Apple to become a successful, worldwide company. Jobs was known for his self-believe, his ambition and passion, his talent but also for his arrogance. He created [...]
Taj Mahal India: Secrets & Mysteries – Symbol of love
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)
The Taj Mahal in India is one of the seven wonders of the world and was built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Every year over three million tourists visit this architectual materpiece. It was originally built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan. She died in 1631 after giving birth [...]
