简介：Responding to the call of President Roosevelt, the eight major Hollywood studios devoted their resources and talents in the service of the war effort. Feature films, documentaries, cartoons: thousands of films are produced for the general public or the different branches of the military. All serve a purpose: to motivate the commitment of new recruits, assist in the training of ...
简介：The discovery of China's Terracotta Army in 1974 captured the imagination of the world. But that first dig only revealed a fraction of this enormous and extraordinary treasure. Since then, scientists have resumed work on the site, and their research has turned up a series of new discoveries about the warriors and the people who made them over two millennia ago. With exclusive a...
简介：Simon Sebag Montefiore charts the rise of Istanbul from pagan trading post to capital of three empires and two religions, becoming not only holy but the most coveted city in the world.
简介：Filmmaker Kim Wolhuter wins the trust of a family of cheetahs who allow him to run among them as they hunt, fight, and kill - chasing off lions, standing up to rhinos and facing death every day.
简介：Gordon Ramsay Is One Of The World's Most Celebrated Chefs, With Two Distinct Sides To His Cooking. In His Restaurants He's Known For Serving Stunningly Intricate Dishes, While At Home His Food Is Just As Delicious But Simpler, Faster And Easier To Make. Now In This Practical Home Cookery Series He Teaches Viewers How To Cook Amazing Food Every Day, For Breakfast, Lunch And Dinn...