From Rockefeller's first oil wells in 1860 to the recent war in Iraq, oil has been the driving force behind the tragic history of the 20th century. As a vital and strategic raw material, it has been at the heart of all political calculations. So much so that the world of oil has always been dominated by opacity and misinformation. The film lifts the veil on carefully guarded secrets and provides keys to understanding the issues surrounding oil, at a time when a veritable war over resources is underway.

The “Prophecy of the 7th Fire” says a “black snake” will bring destruction to the earth. For Winona ...

Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Gree...

Featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Diana Vreeland, La Belle Epoque evokes "the beautiful era" of 18...

The story of Tasmanian-born actor Errol Flynn whose short & flamboyant life, full of scandals, adven...

On May 8, 1989, Sports Illustrated ran an article about Ultimate frisbee… about a team with no name ...

Carne Ross was a government highflyer. A career diplomat who believed Western Democracy could save u...

Over the course of 10 months, a camera travels to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Hanover, Germany to me...

The NFL has staged 48 Super Bowls. Four photographers have taken pictures at every one of them. In K...

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

The political ad "Peace Little Girl" aired during the 1964 presidential campaign ushered in a new er...

Examines the early 1980s Hong Kong filmmaking community. Tony Rayns interviews some of the new gener...

The impact of Marx on the 20th century has been all-pervasive and world-wide. This program looks at ...

Was the Christ Story stolen from other, older religions? Theologian Dr Robert Beckford investigates ...

Oil is a primary energy source in the world. Global oil consumption reached approximately 95 million...

The long-suppressed story of 12,000 Japanese Americans who dared to resist the U.S. government's pro...
Pianist Richard Glazier offers a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood music using fascinating inter...

China is the only civilization that continues to hold sway throughout its entire territory as define...
Music documentary about Billo Frómeta by director Rafael Marziano Tinoco from Venezuela.
HISTORY brings you an all-encompassing documentary event cantered around the 25th anniversary of the...