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.

A documentary about the history of settler groups that came to New Zealand from Europe.

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

An excellent comprehensive look at all the music that came out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati "Roc...

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1968, The Socialist Republic of Romania. Women catch up on the latest tendencies in beachwear, the y...

This documentary explores the creation of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin as designed by architect ...

In 1928, Lady Heath became the first person to fly solo from Cape Town to London. Eighty-five years ...

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