Plot: Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. It is narrated by Ben Kingsley and is available as three DVDs or two video volumes in NTSC format. Wikipedia
Plot: Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner is on a personal mission to uncover the science of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition which he has suspected he has. In this film, Rory learns about the science of ADHD, goes for a diagnosis, and tries the drug methylphenidate for the first...
Plot: Rome, Egypt and Greece are some of the topics covered in this series that explores architectural and engineering feats that were characteristic of some of history's greatest societies. Computer renderings help illustrate the methods used in building such structures as the Parthenon. Actor Peter Weller...
Plot: Filmed over the span of three years in India's Pench National Park, this wildlife series incorporates the ingenious use of `trunk cams', cameras held by elephants' trunks, to follow four newborn tiger cubs all the way to adulthood. Because the jungle cats were accustomed to being around elephants,...
Plot: New Yorker article written by Pulitzer prize-winning author John Hersey, featuring recollections of six survivors of the world's first atomic bomb drop.
Plot: The Space Odyssey series is a series of science fiction novels by the writer Arthur C. Clarke. Two of the novels have been made into feature films, released in 1968 and 1984 respectively. Two of Clarke's early short stories may also be considered part of the series. Wikipedia
Plot: Extensive archaeological research and cutting-edge visual technology come together in this series that aims to bring ancient cultures and civilizations to new life on screen, from ancient Egypt to the fabled lost city of Atlantis.
Plot: Following people living with rare medical conditions and unusual abilities, as they break free from stereotypes and excel in areas previously closed to them.
Plot: Byomkesh Bakshi is an Indian-Bengali fictional detective created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Referring to himself as a "truth-seeker" in the stories, Bakshi is known for his proficiency with observation, logical reasoning, and forensic science which he uses to solve complicated cases, usually murders...
Plot: In this six-part limited series, Michael Wood embarks on a thrill-packed journey through modern India, a trek that looks for clues to the past and, in turn, suggestions for what the future may hold for the world's largest democracy.
Plot: The BBC Wildlife Specials are a series of nature documentary programmes commissioned by BBC Television. The series premiered in 1995, and 22 specials have been produced to date, with most of the more recent ones consisting of multiple episodes. Wikipedia
Plot: How do real-life happenings correlate with a particular prophecy? That's the question posed in this series, and the answers come from experts who deconstruct the prophecies of Nostradamus as well as ones from the Bible, mythology, hieroglyphs and other ancient texts to identify links between age-old...
Plot: A fascinating journey through the mystery and beauty of the universe, to discover the scientific rules that determine celestial movements and the elements that comprise the cosmos.
Plot: Land of the Tiger is a BBC nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the Indian subcontinent, first transmitted in the UK on BBC Two in 1997. Wikipedia
Plot: A seven-part series celebrating phenomenal creations that changed the world forever. These stories of engineering achievement in the 19th and 20th centuries reveal how the modern world was forged.
Plot: This documentary series moves past alleged `Bible codes' to explore the prophecies of Nostradamus, the Bermuda Triangle, the Shroud of Turin, the secrets of Kabbalah and other mysteries.