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In the 15th century, China was already a political and economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia, when the reigning Ming emperor decided to launch sea expeditions to countries beyond the horizon. This film explores this unique chapter in the China's history through the adventures of Admiral Zheng He: Hui-Chinese court eunuch, mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral, who commanded expeditionary voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East,...
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During the Middle Ages, the Papacy developed as a religious and political force. Unfortunately, the men who occupied the office were often thugs, bandits, and womanizers. This film focuses on Pope John XII. A member of a powerful Roman family, Octavianus was appointed pope at the ripe age of eighteen and led the Papal institution into a state of moral decline.
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Technology has already drastically changed the design of the automobile with increased gas mileage and seatbelts. With continued innovation, what will the cars of the future look like? What will they be able to do? This film looks at the massive advances in all areas of car design focusing on safety systems that now have new adaptable airbags, run-flat tires, and extra protection for pedestrians?
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The Dead Sea Scrolls were first discovered in 1947 but the archeological work continues to this day. Consisting of religious text and sectarian manuscripts in several different ancient languages, the question of who wrote the scrolls has yet to be definitively answered. This film explores that question as well as the story told by the scrolls, including the contents of one of the scrolls, the Rules for the Congregation, which gives the rules for living...
7) Fat or Fit?
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With increased rates of obesity, come increased rates of heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues. New, high-tech methods are being tested that would help fight the battle of the bulge. This film takes a look at new methods of dieting, the use of technology in training programs, and an appetite-suppressing chip that lives in your stomach.
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Technological advances on the battlefield have led to a decrease in the number of casualties and led to better communication systems. This film looks at how surveillance drones, remotely powered vehicles, and improvements in training and equipment that help soldiers survive poison gas attacks. See how modern technology is changing the way we fight wars.
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As scientific discoveries continue, will we one day produce a flawless human specimen? We already have breast implants from body tissue and facial surgery using organic materials to make us look younger or correct deficiencies resulting from diseases or accidents. Paraplegic patients learn how to walk assisted by a robot and prosthesis that react like a healthy arm are already available. The dream of human perfection may soon become a reality?
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Since their discovery, the Dead Sea Scrolls have proven to be among the most important archeological finds ever. Holding a two thousand-year-old incarnation of the Bible and charting the religious and sociological history, the scrolls contain text that supports both Judaism and Christianity. This film examines the events surrounding the find and how the entire world reacted to their discovery.
11) The Galapagos
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Forged from volcanic eruptions deep below the seabed, the Galapagos Islands are home to some of most rare species in the world. This film explores this remarkable archipelago off the coast of Ecuador, where Charles Darwin studied the endemic species and formed his theory of evolution?
13) Outback
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The Australian continent is covered by desert, including parts of the country's interior where saline lakes and bizarre rock formations can also be found. Yet these deserts are full of life. Aboriginal communities have adapted to the harsh conditions and have not been displaced here as they have in other areas. The wildlife in this area has also had to adapt. From kangaroos and dingoes, to the prolific birdlife and feral animals that thrive in this...
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Basic computing functions make automatic calculations and are the epitome of the modern age. The first electrical computers only emerged in the Second World War and the first mechanical ones barely a century before that. This film looks at machines in ancient Greece from more than 2,000 years ago that did exactly the same thing.
15) Set Over Nations
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At the end of the Middle Ages, corruption, bribery, and abuse was rampant in Christianity. Reforms instigated by Pope Gregory VII, brought the Church into conflict with the Holy Roman Empire. This film explores the long-term impact of these reforms, and the relationship between the pope and rulers of the time. After this Papacy, there followed the age of the Inquisition and the Crusades.
17) Future Bodies
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It seems everyday brings the announcement of a new medical discovery. Research being conducted into the development of an artificial uterus that could make traditional pregnancy a thing of the past is just one of the ways that technology is changing the science of health. This film explores the impact future discoveries will have on the fight against cancer and surgical procedures to correct deformities. We also see cutting-edge medical experiments...
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How is technology changing our lives? Form our daily commute to dramatic changes in the offices where we work, this film examines the lifestyle changes that have already taken place thanks to technology. See how advances in textiles have led to the development of clothing that can adapt to the weather and even tell you when they need to be washed, and the research being conducted that will change the way we sleep.
19) Thar
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And Introduction (1:15) -- Ancient Desert Moving with the Times (1:37) -- Jaisalmer (2:24) -- The Golden City (3:10) -- Saving a Living Monument (2:03) -- Ships of the Desert (3:10) -- A Boon for Human Health (2:19) -- Camels, the Mainstay of Rural Life (2:32) -- Marusthali (3:17) -- A Self-Sufficient Life (3:34) -- A Cycle of Rural Poverty (4:18) -- Home of the Maharaja (1:53) -- Desert Changes (3:25) -- Devotion to Rodents (3:34) -- Desert Survival...
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Throughout the 20th century, the fortunes of the papacy seemed at an all-time low, but the spiritual power of the pope had grown to dizzying heights. An ever-changing world with modern values challenged that power time and again. This film examines those challenges facing modern day popes both inside and beyond the Catholic Church. A review of the reign of Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian pontiff in more than 450 years, attempts to determine...