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An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

A story of an actor named Oleg whose wife has been seduced by his neighbor. As he is thoroughly convinced of her infidelity, he would like to poison her. An old man named Prokhorov helps him to get rid of his wife by lecturing about famous deaths caused by poisoning. It is from Prokhorov we learn that many famous and not so famous like Cesare Borgia and Caligula were killed as they were poisoned.

Filmed just over a century after the first tank battle in 1918, this documentary series explores how the vehicles forever changed warfare.

Humorous performance where the dynamic comedy duo Özz Nûjen and Måns Möller offer a crazy fun lesson with an impact on human history.

Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."

After surviving poisoning by a Novichok nerve agent, Alexey Navalny made his most important film. Putin's Palace: History of World's Largest Bribe is about the palace near Gelendzhik that presumably belongs to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also shows vineyards, corruption schemes and more.

The story of the one of the most distinctive and storied championships in the world of sports entertainment and the men who held it.

Olympic Stadium - Seoul, South Korea 11/10/1996 HIStory World Tour was Michael Jackson's third solo concert tour worldwide, spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Hawaii that began on September 7, 1996 in Prague, Czech Republic and ended on October 15, 1997 at Kings Park Stadium, Durban. The tour, which grossed a total of $163.5 million, included a total of 82 concerts attended by 4.5 million fans. This would be the singer's last tour. During the performance of Earth Song, Jackson, (who was hanging from a crane) was interfered with by a Korean fan who climbed the crane just to meet Jackson. Michael stayed with the man because there was a risk of falling. The man was taken away by security after the crane was lowered. This concert was released commercially on VHS in Korea. Before the release of the 1992 Dangerous Tour in Bucharest, this concert was the only commercially released concert.

The HIStory World Tour was the third and final worldwide solo concert tour by American artist Michael Jackson, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and North America. The tour included a total of 82 concerts and was attended by approximately 4.5 million fans, beating his previous Bad World Tour with 4.4 million. The HIStory World Tour spanned the globe with stops in 58 cities, 35 countries on 5 continents. Unlike the Bad and Dangerous World Tours, the History World Tour has never been released on DVD, despite many fans requesting it. However, there have been several full concerts leaked on the internet.

In just 80 minutes, this documentary takes us on an impressive journey, from the origins of the universe to the present time. On the program, the original Big Bang, the formation of the solar system and then of the Earth. The elements from the Big Bang then favor life on our planet. It develops, then mammals emerge, which lead to the appearance of Homo Sapiens. The viewer witnesses the arrival of the first civilizations, up to global conflicts and discovers how the acceleration of technical progress has led to today's world.

An experimental documentary in which the director recalls his experiences in the first days after his father’s death. Absence becomes presence in the narrative, which goes back in time, trying to revive the person who is no longer there.

An examination of the major events of World War II, from the spread of fascism in Italy, the Blitzkrieg attacks, the fall of Norway, and more.

Definitive history of the most horrific war fought in the 20th century, the 6-year conflict of World War II, from its start to Allied victory in 1945.

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The King of Pop rocks the Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany during his concerts on June 4th and 6th, 1997, as part of the HIStory World Tour.

Michael Jackson makes a stop in Australia during his HIStory World Tour to perform in Syndey on 14 and 16 November 1996. The concerts were attended by 86,000 people.

Michael performed at the Parken Stadium on his 39th birthday with 60,000 fans. He was presented with a surprise birthday cake, marching band, and fireworks on stage after "You Are Not Alone". ---- Setlist "Gates of Kiev" Introduction 01. Scream / They Don't Care About Us / In the Closet (With "She Drives Me Wild" snippet) 02. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 03. Stranger in Moscow 04. Smooth Criminal "The Wind" Interlude 05. You Are Not Alone 06. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There (The Jackson 5 song) "Remember the Time" Interlude 07. Billie Jean 08. Thriller 09. Beat It Black or White "Panther" Interlude 10. Dangerous 11. Black or White 12. Earth Song "We Are the World" Interlude 13. Heal the World 14. HIStory --- The tour included a total of 82 concerts spanning the globe with stops in 57 cities, 35 countries on 5 continents. The show played in front of 1,172,929 people, grossing $47,948,717 (source: Wikipedia).

It is called by many names: The Great War, The War To End All Wars, World War I. The conflict that engulfed the world between 1914 and 1918 left an indelible mark on the 20th century and shaped the world in which we live today. In this informative program, you will learn about the tumultuous events that led to World War I, the nations that were drawn into the conflict, the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, how the submarine and airplane altered the nature of combat and how the peace treaty virtually assured a second world war. ""World War I-Cause and Effect"" tells the complete story of the first modern war.

Narrated by Bob Costas and crafted by the filmmakers of Major League Baseball Productions this is the definitive documentary on the World Series, the madness, triumphs, and exhilarating moments that will be remembered for the ages. The expertly blended archival footage, thrilling game action and more than 100 interviews with players, managers, writers, broadcasters, and historians create an exciting and comprehensive chronicle of the Fall Classic.

This documentary explains the true origins of the Bible and the real reasons behind many modern wars.

On the eve of Earth Day, a precocious seven-year-old learns about the wonders of the planet from his parents—and a mysterious exhibit at the aptly named Museum of Everything.

In this journey through the seasons, you’ll experience a year in the life of hundreds of plant-eating dinosaurs. From the moment they hatch, these prehistoric giants face natural disasters and ferocious predators while hunting, feeding, playing, and undertaking epic migrations. Based on scientific data, the digital dinosaurs come to life against the backdrop of modern Alaska.

Animated industrial movie about the steel industry.

Expert interviews, dramatic reconstructions and location shooting bring to life the iconic legend of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra in this historical documentary.

From May 10, 1940, France is living one of the worst tragedies of it history. In a few weeks, the country folds, and then collapsed in facing the attack of the Nazi Germany. On June 1940, each day is a tragedy. For the first time, thanks to historic revelations, and to numerous never seen before images and documents and reenacted situations of the time, this film recounts the incredible stories of those men and women trapped in the torment of this great chaos.

Alexander, a student of the brilliant philosopher Aristotle, worshiped the god Amun which he believed to be his father. He suffered from epilepsy and was gay, when his partner died he sacrificed all 5,000 inhabitants of a village for him. Alexander's legacy was that a man could be a god, by he has many peoples, cultures and beliefs influenced his vast empire. Alexander the Great had a vision: one civilized world with him as absolute leader! An ambition which had all districts with enormous bloodshed as a result. His craving for power was so great that in our modern world has no equal! While his influence is still noticeable, we know still very little about him. Greek and English archaeologists searching for years for one of the world's greatest mysteries:. the last resting place of Alexander the Great and his golden sarcophagus Alexander The God King is a fascinating journey through time and separate the truth from the legends. The ambition of one man, the course changed our history!

This free-form film is a self-portrait, which revisits more than 40 years of the author’s filmography and questions the major stations of his life, while capturing the political tremors of the time.

An aspiring astronaut prepares his ship for take-off, plugs in a razor and causes a blackout. In the deep darkness the boy imagines himself meeting the literary characters who have enthralled readers past with their stories of space travel.

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Brooklyn-born Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946, and documented the Haganah ship 'Exodus' in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders gave her unique access and insight. This documentary interweaves verite scenes with archival footage.

This fascinating program presents the story of Jerusalem and the Holy Land against the backdrop of history and prophecy. Jerusalem is the city where history began, and where many believe history will end.