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Part 1
America and Europe in 1491, and why America was discovered and not the other way around.
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Part 2
The true legacy of Columbus is biological, and it created one world out of two.
Germany in Ruins
March 6, 1945. Cologne is the first major German city to fall to the Allies. Stalin plans to conquer Berlin before the other Allies arrive.
The Maya
More than 2000 years ago the Maya built gigantic cities in the middle of the jungle of Central America. They were brilliant inventors and set standards in writing, mathematics and astronomy.
Downfall and Liberation
April 16, 1945. The Red Army begins its offensive on Berlin. The first concentration camps have been liberated by British and US forces, who discovered emaciated prisoners and corpses.
The Aztecs
The Aztecs: Within a very short time they created a huge empire, whose metropolis was a perfectly organized floating garden city on the Mexican plateau.
The Incas
The Incas appear out of nowhere and within a few decades their empire develops into the largest empire in the world at the time.
First Before Columbus
To many, Columbus is the man who discovered America. Yet, there had been others before him. This is their story!
Heliopolis - The City of the Sun
A German-Egyptian team is looking for traces of the largest temple of the pharaohs in the middle of Cairo and for answers as to why the sanctuary was abandoned more than 2000 years ago.
The Ascent of Civilization - How the Greeks Changed the World
Ancient Greece – the cradle of modern Europe. Around 3000 years ago, the cultural foundations of western civilisation were laid right here, on the shores of the Mediterranean. It’s the birthplace of democracy, where great thinkers forged the beginnings of scientific reasoning, where theatre was turned into mass entertainment, and where the Olympic Games began. Imaginative animation, stunning visuals and an entertaining narrative combine in an extraordinary exploration of Greece and the rise of an ancient super-power that would leave a permanent mark on western society.
The Ascent of Civilization - How the Romans Changed the World
The Romans created one of the greatest empires in history, built with the help of an incredible army of professional legionnaires and a well-oiled political machinery. At its height, a few hundred men ruled over a fifth of mankind and an area stretching from Britain to Syria and from Gibraltar to the Euphrates. They undertook some of the most ambitious building projects of their time: endless roads, gigantic bridges and imposing aqueducts formed a complex infrastructure and left a lasting legacy. This film is a revelatory and unique journey into the world of ancient Rome.
The Ascent of Civilization - How the Vikings Changed the World
This episode explores the Vikings not as ruthless raiders but as groundbreaking seafarers, traders, and explorers. Master shipbuilders, they forged vast networks of commerce stretching from Europe to Asia and even reached the shores of America centuries before Columbus. By challenging the stereotype of violent marauders, the documentary presents the Vikings as a tolerant and skilled people whose innovations in navigation and trade reshaped medieval exploration and left an enduring mark on global history.
Crime in Post-War Germany
Germany, 1945. A nation faces up to the ruins of its past. Hunger and adversity shape daily life. What lengths did people go to? Over two episodes, Crime in Post-War Germany explores this transitional phase in German history by using the examples of individual, particularly serious criminal cases. Criminal psychologists and forensics experts go in search of traces.
Breakthrough in the East
January 28, 1945. World War II comes to Germany. Total war, in all its drama, strikes back at the Germans and reaches its climax on German soil.
The D-Days Spies
Discover how agents tricked the Germans to keep their troops out of Normandy.
Germany in Ruins
March 6, 1945. Cologne is the first major German city to fall to the Allies. Stalin plans to conquer Berlin before the other Allies arrive.
The Soldier who never was
Discover a darkly humorous British ploy that helped the 1943 landing in Sicily.
Downfall and Liberation
April 16, 1945. The Red Army begins its offensive on Berlin. The first concentration camps have been liberated by British and US forces, who discovered emaciated prisoners and corpses.
The Spy who Saved the World
Discover how a Soviet Intelligence officer avoided WWIII.
The A-Bomb Spies
Discover how and why several brilliant scientists divulged the secrets of the atomic bomb.
The East
After the war, hunger and adversity shape daily life in East Germany. Many Berliners go to the countryside in search of food. In the city, a notorious gang of youths is up to no good.
The Rise of Judea
The Rise of Judea explores the tumultuous reign of King Herod and the ascent of Roman stewardship in Judea through the words of Flavius Josephus.
The Fall of Judea
The Fatal Conflict Episode 2 explores the events that shaped the great Jewish revolt against Rome, as recorded by Jewish General, historian and perceived traitor, Flavius Josephus.
The West
Robbery, murder, rape. After the war, West Germany is the scene of brutal crimes. On the German-Belgian border, children risk their lives for something to eat.
Birth of a Brotherhood
At the beginning of the 12th century, a few knights decide to create a new brotherhood called "The order of the Temple".
Crime in Post-War Germany
Germany, 1945. A nation faces up to the ruins of its past. Hunger and adversity shape daily life. What lengths did people go to? Over two episodes, Crime in Post-War Germany explores this transitional phase in German history by using the examples of individual, particularly serious criminal cases. Criminal psychologists and forensics experts go in search of traces.
A business empire
In the middle of the 12th century, the order of the Temple becomes increasingly popular among the kings and peoples of Western Europe.
The D-Days Spies
Discover how agents tricked the Germans to keep their troops out of Normandy.
The fall of the order
At the end of the 13th century, as Christian holdings in the holy land have disappeared, the Templars continue to push for a new crusade.
The Soldier who never was
Discover a darkly humorous British ploy that helped the 1943 landing in Sicily.
In the Footsteps of Jesus
For the past 2000 years, he has remained the most famous character of History. Described as a leader, as a feminist, an anarchist, a healer. But today, what do we really know about Jesus?
The Spy who Saved the World
Discover how a Soviet Intelligence officer avoided WWIII.
The A-Bomb Spies
Discover how and why several brilliant scientists divulged the secrets of the atomic bomb.
The Miracles of Jesus
For more than 2000 years, he has been the most discussed character in History. What do we really know about Jesus today?
The Quest for the Ark of the Covenant
In Judaism, it’s the most sacred object. A chest carved in acacia wood, gilded with gold leaf, and topped by two cherubs. The Ark of the Covenant strikes down the Mortal who touches it.
Part 1
America and Europe in 1491, and why America was discovered and not the other way around.
The Quest for the Grail
It’s the most desired and sacred relic in Christianity. However, this artefact is shrouded in mystery. No one can say what it looks like. Today, dozens of churches claim to hold the Grail.
Part 2
The true legacy of Columbus is biological, and it created one world out of two.
The Power of King Solomon
Solomon is a mythical figure of the Old Testament. Third king of Israel, he reigned from 970 to 931 BC. But did he really exist?
The Maya
More than 2000 years ago the Maya built gigantic cities in the middle of the jungle of Central America. They were brilliant inventors and set standards in writing, mathematics and astronomy.
The Mystery of Fátima
The Shrine of Fatima in Portugal is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. More than 6 million visitors come every year to take a moment in this place.
The Aztecs
The Aztecs: Within a very short time they created a huge empire, whose metropolis was a perfectly organized floating garden city on the Mexican plateau.
Camp Century
In 1959 the USA decided to build a military town under the ice sheet of North Greenland. The superpower wanted to use all its might to gain a strategic advantage over the Soviet Union.
The Incas
The Incas appear out of nowhere and within a few decades their empire develops into the largest empire in the world at the time.
First Before Columbus
To many, Columbus is the man who discovered America. Yet, there had been others before him. This is their story!
Life behind the Walls of Europe's Castles
What was life like behind a castle walls? The documentary follows their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences.
Heliopolis - The City of the Sun
A German-Egyptian team is looking for traces of the largest temple of the pharaohs in the middle of Cairo and for answers as to why the sanctuary was abandoned more than 2000 years ago.
Enemy at the Gate
Castles were bastions of power. Yet, what if the enemy was at the gates? Our documentary examines the military function of castles from the 11th to the 16th century.
The Ascent of Civilization - How the Greeks Changed the World
Ancient Greece – the cradle of modern Europe. Around 3000 years ago, the cultural foundations of western civilisation were laid right here, on the shores of the Mediterranean. It’s the birthplace of democracy, where great thinkers forged the beginnings of scientific reasoning, where theatre was turned into mass entertainment, and where the Olympic Games began. Imaginative animation, stunning visuals and an entertaining narrative combine in an extraordinary exploration of Greece and the rise of an ancient super-power that would leave a permanent mark on western society.
Tinderbox Yugoslavia
Under the influence of changing rulers and empires, the country’s structure is formed over centuries as home to five nationalities with three languages and four different religions.
The Ascent of Civilization - How the Romans Changed the World
The Romans created one of the greatest empires in history, built with the help of an incredible army of professional legionnaires and a well-oiled political machinery. At its height, a few hundred men ruled over a fifth of mankind and an area stretching from Britain to Syria and from Gibraltar to the Euphrates. They undertook some of the most ambitious building projects of their time: endless roads, gigantic bridges and imposing aqueducts formed a complex infrastructure and left a lasting legacy. This film is a revelatory and unique journey into the world of ancient Rome.
A State Falls Apart
We are in the fateful year of Yugoslavia’s first free elections since World War II: 1990. It is the hour of the nationalists.
The Ascent of Civilization - How the Vikings Changed the World
This episode explores the Vikings not as ruthless raiders but as groundbreaking seafarers, traders, and explorers. Master shipbuilders, they forged vast networks of commerce stretching from Europe to Asia and even reached the shores of America centuries before Columbus. By challenging the stereotype of violent marauders, the documentary presents the Vikings as a tolerant and skilled people whose innovations in navigation and trade reshaped medieval exploration and left an enduring mark on global history.
Yugoslavia in Ruins
The Srebrenica massacre is a wake-up call for the international community, which decides to intervene after four years of war. That same year, the warring parties sign a peace treaty.
The Balkans in Flames
The documentary THE BALKANS IN FLAMES examines the disintegration of the former Socialist Federation of Yugoslavia.
The Fall of Judea
The Fatal Conflict Episode 2 explores the events that shaped the great Jewish revolt against Rome, as recorded by Jewish General, historian and perceived traitor, Flavius Josephus.
Birth of a Brotherhood
At the beginning of the 12th century, a few knights decide to create a new brotherhood called "The order of the Temple".
A business empire
In the middle of the 12th century, the order of the Temple becomes increasingly popular among the kings and peoples of Western Europe.
The fall of the order
At the end of the 13th century, as Christian holdings in the holy land have disappeared, the Templars continue to push for a new crusade.
In the Footsteps of Jesus
For the past 2000 years, he has remained the most famous character of History. Described as a leader, as a feminist, an anarchist, a healer. But today, what do we really know about Jesus?
Doggerland
Was there a Mesolithic paradise on the North Sea floor?
Sodom and Gomorrah
Can archaeologists find evidence of the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah?
The Lost City of Helike
Can the sunken Greek city of Helike ever be found?
Akkadian Empire
Why did the Akkadian Empire, the world’s first empire, collapse?
The Mystery of the Sea People
Did the Sea People cause the collapse of the Bronze Age?
The Maya
What brought about the collapse of the ancient Maya Civilization?
Hannibal: A March on Rome
Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps, one of the greatest military feats ever.
Faith and Power
The subject of the episode is a mysterious mass death of children in ancient Athens, the Great Fire of Rome under Emperor Nero and a fanatical destruction of temples in ancient Egypt.
Secrets of the Dead
This episode is about a dark conspiracy against Ramses III, the mysterious multiple killing of a Celtic druid and the brutal murder of a Neolithic family from Eulau in Saxony.
Baffling Violence
This episode deals with a sinister massacre in a Swedish fortified castle, the extremely brutal execution of a man from Eisenberg and the mysteriously early death of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Cases with Grave Consequences
This episode is about crimes that changed the course of history. It deals with the death on the cross of a Jewish preacher, the oldest known murder case and the high treason of Arminius.
Conspiracy and Revenge
This episode deals with the murder of the glacier mummy Ötzi, the conspiracy against the Macedonian King Philip II and the assassination of the later first emperor of China.
Faith and Power
The subject of the episode is a mysterious mass death of children in ancient Athens, the Great Fire of Rome under Emperor Nero and a fanatical destruction of temples in ancient Egypt.
Secrets of the Dead
This episode is about a dark conspiracy against Ramses III, the mysterious multiple killing of a Celtic druid and the brutal murder of a Neolithic family from Eulau in Saxony.
Baffling Violence
This episode deals with a sinister massacre in a Swedish fortified castle, the extremely brutal execution of a man from Eisenberg and the mysteriously early death of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Cases with Grave Consequences
This episode is about crimes that changed the course of history. It deals with the death on the cross of a Jewish preacher, the oldest known murder case and the high treason of Arminius.
Conspiracy and Revenge
This episode deals with the murder of the glacier mummy Ötzi, the conspiracy against the Macedonian King Philip II and the assassination of the later first emperor of China.
The Seeds of Violence 1918-1922
Hatred and the desire for revenge smoldered in the minds of many Germans after the First World War. Many Germans believe that the Jews are the cause of all kinds of problems.
Deceit and Delusion 1923-1928
Hitler and his movement seem to be eliminated after his failed putsch on November 9, 1923, the movement is banned, the self-proclaimed leaders are imprisoned.
Democracy without Democrats 1929-1933
In the late 1920s, Germany was seething. Social protest turns into a racist and anti-Jewish movement, Hitler and his NSDAP using their anger against the “system” for their own benefits.
The Racial State 1933-1934
After the 1933 parliament fire, President Hindenburg signs a decree that suspends freedom of speech. In mock elections, Hitler secures approval; with terror, he intimi-dates his adversaries.
Hidden in Plain Sight 1935-1938
In October 1934, Hitler's government is firmly in the saddle. The majority of Germans support Hitler's offensive anti-Jewish policy.
Up in Flames 1936-1940
At the end of 1939, the German Army has invaded Poland. They are followed closely by the SS (Schutzstaffel) task forces, which have only one mission: To murder the Polish intelligence.
Auschwitz One Day
Harrowing testimonials from victims show how in 1944 the SS stepped up the “efficiency” of the death factory at Auschwitz and how the perpetrators documented their “work”.
The Royals, the British Aristocracy and the Nazis
"The Royals, the British Aristocracy and the Nazis" presents documents and footage proving the royal family’s and leading British aristocrats’ sympathy for National Socialism.
The Moon Landing and the Nazis
The film "The Moon Landing and the Nazis" documents the involvement of German NASA employees with the Third Reich.
Concrete Against Bombs
The first programme features four bunkers built before World War Two. We begin with the legendary Franzensfeste in today’s northern Italy, a fortress that was never besieged.
Facing Nuclear Annihilation
The second programme features shelters in the nuclear era in Lithuania, Germany and Albania.
What if Hitler Had Won the War
The documentary addresses the counterfactual question of a Nazi victory in the Second World War and is asking at the same time how history would have evolved without Hitler.
The Moon Landing and the Nazis
The film "The Moon Landing and the Nazis" documents the involvement of German NASA employees with the Third Reich.