The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.

The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, ...

On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantl...

The documentary of the Nuremberg War Trials of 21 Nazi dignitaries held after World War II.

Familiar radio voice Ben Grauer leads the viewer on a behind the scenes tour of the National Broadca...

Two brothers, separated by time and prison bars, reestablish contact. Inspired by James Baldwin's sh...

The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the per...

They come from all walks of life and have lived for almost a century. They have lived through the up...
A documentary about the Topaz War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp during WWII.

This short documentary follows the fortunes of iconic car manufacturer Lotus. Once famous for its ch...

Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinemati...

The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. T...

At the height of the space race, three U.S. astronauts are tapped as the first Apollo crew. With daz...