Category: Documentaries

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch artist renowned for his innovative and mind-bending prints, which continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. Escher’s work often blurred the lines between art, mathematics, and architecture, creating intricate…

Medievalist Rai d’Honoré hosts a rapid-fire tour of Occitania, home of the troubadours. She visits the castles of Lastours, Peyrepertuse, and Puivert to illustrate who the troubadours were and why they mattered.

Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, known as Botticelli, was one of the most representative artists of Florentine culture; he was unique in his ability to translate into ideas and images the will of Lorenzo de…

Documentary – The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo de Rivera (July 6, 1907 — July 13, 1954). Frida Kahlo is considered one of the great painters of the 20th century. Fruda…

This 70-minute documentary covers the entire career of Joy Division, one of Manchester and Post-Punk most respected bands. It shows the entire short lifespan of the group, from their origins in their days as…

Pink Floyd performing at the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy. The main footage in and around the amphitheatre was filmed over four days in October 1971. Additional footage filmed in a Paris television…

Joseph Campbell’s seminal work of comparative mythology traces the stages of the hero’s journey, or monomyth, as found in religious myths from around the world. Through the psychoanalysis of Freud and Jung, he relates…

The Power of Myth offers a profound exploration of the human experience, highlighting the significance of mythology in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Johnny Cash stands among the giants of 20th century American life. But his story remains tangled in mystery and myth. This documentary, created with the full cooperation of the Cash estate and rich in…

Documentary about Linda Ronstadt that covers the life and career from childhood to the present day. Narrated by the singer who tells how she grew up in Tucson, Arizona, singing Mexican canciones with her…

Through me you go into the city of weeping; Through me you go into eternal pain; Through me you go among the lost people; Justice is what moved my exhalted maker; I was the…

Hop on the bus and enjoy a journey through South America. This video comes along with some delicious reggae vibes by Jah Len. Check the full album at lenmusicman.com/albums/reggae-vibes-jah-len/

For the better part of 400 years people have searched the deep canyons & towering ice peaks of these mist-covered cloud forests trying to locate the lost cities of the Inca. They were all…

In an epic story of bravery and conviction, an unknown Norwegian academic named Thor Heyerdahl set out to convince the scientific world that ancient mariners crossed the world’s great oceans. Heyerdahl was willing to…

The historian and travel writer Charles Nicholl pursues the trail of the enigmatic French poet Arthur Rimbaud into the Horn of Africa. Original title: No Direction Home Directed by Ron Orders

Full peruvian documentary on the presidency of Military General Juan Velasco Alvarado, the Revolutionary Goverment of the Armed Forces period, the Agrarian Reform in Peru and all the changes socially and culturally Peru experienced…

This story tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before Columbus arrived. We learn about their art, architecture, archaeology, Science and Technology etc.

The documentary “Che Guevara: Beyond the Myth” explores the life of the iconic South American revolutionary, challenging the widespread heroic image and revealing the complexities of his personality and actions. The film reconstructs his…

The Savior said, All nature, all formations, all creatures exist in and with one another, and they will be resolved again into their own roots. For the nature of matter is resolved into the…

In the past, maps were power. Understanding your surroundings has given civilizations the edge in trade, conquest and wars, but how did these civilizations begin mapping their surroundings?

Jack Kerouac, cult writer of the Beat generation, remains an American icon. This documentary focuses on the creative pinnacle of his life—63 days spent as a fire warden on Desolation Peak in Washington State….

Carlos Castaneda (1925-1998) is often called the “godfather” of the human potential movement. His name and life are surrounded by many contradictions, fictions and legends. This film feature Castaneda’s closest apprentices as well as…

Interpretations of Bosch’s paintings have been linked to alchemy, drugs, witchcraft and, the most popular, that he was a member of a secret sect which practiced orgies. Nicholas Baum, who has been fascinated by…

“History of Mathematics” explores the evolution of mathematics in various civilizations. From Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to Greece, China, India, and the Middle East, the film highlights the contributions of prominent mathematicians and their…

Ayahausca is a traditional plant medicine from the Amazon and is used to treat a variety of physical and psychology illnesses and conditions. This film explores the use of the Ayahausca as a holistic…

Deep in the uncharted jungles of Peru, a silky anteater is fighting to stay awake. Turtles are battling for sunbathing space and meanwhile a mother humming bird is working overtime to provide for her…

“What would the world be like without Beethoven?” That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary. Sarah Willis, horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic, sets out on an entertaining and informative journey in…

The documentary history of the Maya civilization spans thousands of years, from its earliest beginnings to its eventual decline. Ancient America History Documentary 29:53 – I – To Distant Lands 48:55 – II –…

William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was a renowned Irish poet, dramatist, and writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest English-language poets of the 20th century. He was a key figure in the Irish Literary…

In the courts of what is now southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries, in a language known as Occitan, itinerant musicians crafted beautiful secular songs that explored the meanings, powers, and mysteries…

The history of the indigenous populations of North and South America goes back thousands of years. However, they are all too often overlooked by the wider world. This documentary invites to delve back into…

The documentary “Amazing Grace” showcases Aretha Franklin’s 1972 live recording session at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles. It was a significant moment in Franklin’s career, and marked her return…

The documentary “The Buddha” (2010) tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, and explores the history and teachings of Buddhism. Richard Gere’s narration provides a clear and engaging guide through the Buddha’s biography.

The second part of Joseph Campbell’s seminal work discusses the cosmogonic cycle of creation of destruction found in various myths. He also discusses the trope of the virgin birth, and how the cosmogony of mythology relates to the hero’s journey.

The movie “Erotic Fire of the Unattainable” is a docufiction film that explores the complexities of love and relationships among individuals in their 60s. Directed by Frank Vitale, the film features non-actors playing themselves,…

Philosophy is a mode of life, an act of living, and a way of being. Modern philosophy has forgotten this tradition, and philosophical discourse has all but overtaken philosophy as a way of life….

Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s as one of the most glamorous and popular motion-picture stars. Born on September 18, 1905, in Stockholm, Sweden, Garbo…

An inside look at Dan Brown’s best-selling thriller with experts and challenging questions.

The universe is a giant jigsaw puzzle made up of an infinite number of pieces. We can only see a small part of it and can only guess at the rest. The cosmic abyss…

Alexandria, a royal Greek city in the land of the Pharaohs. Along the sandy banks of the Nile delta on the African Mediterranean coast, the most powerful metropolis of its time rose from virtually…

Ani Rigsang has chosen a nomadic lifestyle in the land of white clouds. The Buddhist nun felt confined in Lhasa, and so today she has taken to the road to reconnect with her country’s…

The Art of Listening is a documentary film about the journey music takes to reach a listener’s ear, from the intent of an instrument maker and composer, to the producers and engineers who capture…

Citizen Kane is one of the most important films ever made. It’s shown in every film class, fawned over by professors, loved by cinephiles. But why? What makes Citizen Kane such an amazing film?…

The giant cities that dominate the global economy have their roots in the glorious and turbulent histories of Amsterdam, London and New York. They each embodied a new urban concept that gave rise to…

How does mankind find its way around the planet? How do people know where roads lead, and what lies on the far side of the ocean? Did Marco Polo have an atlas showing the…

From the pirate treasure of Cocos Island to the veil of Veronica, join experts from across the world to try and solve some of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries.

The latest research shows we’ve long underestimated the intelligence of insects. Bumblebees, for example, succeed at behavioral tests also passed by intelligent crows. They use tools to reach nectar in an artificial flower. Behavioral…

  Plato – Greek philosopher, student of Socrates.  Plato’s philosophy is characterized by his concept of Forms or Ideas, which he believed were the ultimate reality and the source of all knowledge. He argued…