Since the horrors of tribal assault and massacre women have carved out an important wartime role often having to fight their own male establishment as well as the enemy to do so. More recently they have led protests against war. How successful have women been in destroying the 'no job for a woman' labels and how successful have they been in holding on to these roles when the guns fall silent?
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On 22nd January 1879 a force of 20 000 Zulus overwhelmed and destroyed the British invading force at Isandlwana killing and ritually disemboweling over 1200 troops. That afternoon the same Zulu force turned their attention on a small outpost at Rorke's Drift. The battle that ensued one of the British Army's great epics has since entered into legend. Throughout the night 85 men held off six full-scale Zulu attacks at the cost of only 27 casualties forcing the Zulu army to withdraw
Revisit a decade of contrasts for the capital city with the Great Depression alongside an era of motor cars, bright lights and glamour
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Titles Comprise: Pillow Talk: Day is an uptight interior decorator forced to share a party line with an amorous playboy who ties up the line with his exploits while she is trying to conduct business. When the two accidentally meet he's taken with her beauty and pretending to be a wealthy Texan begins to court her mercilessly. Though flattered by this stranger's attention it's not long before she discovers his true identity. Now it's her turn to have a little fun...at his expense! Send Me No Flowers: When he overhears a doctor discussing the imminent death of a patient hypochondriac George (Hudson) believes the doc is referring to him. Convinced he's living on borrowed time George enlists the aid of his best friend Arnold (Randall) to find a new husband for his soon-to-be-widowed wife Judy (Day). Already alarmed by her husband's increasingly strange behavior Judy is even more bewildered when an old flame shows up George bends over backwards to encourage his advances! The Thrill Of It All: When he overhears a doctor discussing the imminent death of a patient hypochondriac George (Hudson) believes the doc is referring to him. Convinced he's living on borrowed time George enlists the aid of his best friend Arnold (Randall) to find a new husband for his soon-to-be-widowed wife Judy (Day). Already alarmed by her husband's increasingly strange behavior Judy is even more bewildered when an old flame shows up George bends over backwards to encourage his advances! Lover Come Back: Jerry Webster (Hudson) and Carol Templeton (Day) are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other's methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret VIP campaign in order to persuade the mystery product's scientist to switch to her firm. Trouble is the product is phony and the scientist is Jerry who uses all his intelligence and charm to steal her heart! Young At Heart: Laurie Tuttle (Doris Day) and her two attractive sisters live with their father Aunt Jessie in a small town in Connecticut. When Alex Burke (Gig Young) a composer working on a musical comedy arrives on the scene both Laurie and her sister Fran fall in love with him. Alex calls the embittered pianist and composer Barney Sloan (Frank Sinatra) to help him arrange the musical score. It Happened To Jane: Jane Osgood (Day) is a widowed mother who runs a struggling lobster business in coastal Maine while Harry Malone (Kovacs) is a wealthy businessman who has bought out the local railroad. He harbors big plans for it aiming to transform it into a luxury passenger train replacing the freight train the residents of the area depend upon. When a large lobster shipment of Jane's is rerouted and returned to her dead she decides to fight back and sues Malone with the help of her longtime friend and lawyer George Denham. This instigates a battle of increasingly epic proportions.
Jesus of Nazareth has inspired the world for more than 2000 years. This programme chronicles the life of Jesus through music and art. Works of art by Von Durer Botticelli Leonardo da Vinci El Greco Caravaggio Rubens Raffael and others are included to depict the birth of Jesus his life his death on the cross and the miracle of the resurrection. The story of Jesus is also portrayed through the music of composers such as Handel Bach Schiltz Bruckner Telemann Schubert Brahm
Throughout the ages scholars, scientists, mystics and artists have all tried to explain this enigma and unlock its secrets. How and why did a bygone people move stones measuring over 20 feet in length and weighing over 20 tons into a specific formation? Why was it built and by whom? Stonehenge Rediscovered presents a groundbreaking theory that deals not only with the monument itself but is also concerned with the broad development of life in prehistoric Europe. CGI recreates tales of conspiring priests, complex rituals and the struggle between solar and lunar worship. Brand new evidence from Europe shows that Neolithic people were far from savages and actually created European Culture. The most up to date and comprehensive account of Stonehenge presented an informative and exiting format Presenters include Barry Cunliffe (Professor of European Prehistory at Oxford University) & Lionel Sims the Social Anthrapologist.
Leslie West is probably best known for his work with Mountain. Mountain grew out of the session for Leslie's debut solo album recorded in 1969. The album was produced by Felix Pappalardi who had more famously produced Cream. One of the first gigs Mountain ever played was at the celebrated Woodstock Festival in August 1969. From there the band recorded a number of influential and hugely successful albums. The band have gone through many ups and downs over the years including the death of Felix...
Christina Perri represents the next generation of diverse performers. Her impeccable voice great music and youthful beauty has sold over 6 million singles worldwide. However Christina's success is no coincidence. This is the real story of how a young girl from Bensalem Pennsylvania turned her dream into reality.
It’s time to question what you think you know......There are some events in recent history that raise more questions than answers; that despite carefully catalogued evidence and analysis refuse to yield a definitive truth. When the facts don’t quite add up, when there seems to be something to hide and when the mists of mystery refuse to clear, there you will find a conspiracy theory. This top-rated series from History Channel looks at various era defining events from the past, the effects of which are still being felt today. Each one has attracted the attention of those who seek the truth at all costs, and each has become the focus of its own conspiracy theory. Now, through the use of eyewitness testimony, original documents and interviews with experts, you have the chance to make up your own mind. What to believe? The choice is yours. Includes episodes looking at conspiracies that surround some of the most significant events of the past 150 years, such as: The Lincoln Assassination; The Oklahoma City Bombing; Area 51; The Attack on Pearl Harbor; The Killing of Lee Harvey Oswald; The CIA and the Nazis; TWA Flight 800; The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr; and more.
Filmed in the stark environs of Derek Jarman's coastal home in the shadow of Dungeness power station 'The Garden' is a powerful and moving series of allegorical dreamscapes. The narrative unfolds to find Jarman asleep at his desk surrounded by Christian imagery. His dreams transpose New Testament events into a contemporary context examining repressive attitudes towards homosexuality the AIDS crisis and Jarman's own feeling towards the Church.
The English Civil War finally exploded into life on the slopes of Edgehill on October 23rd 1642. It was to be a confused and bitter business that would set the tone for a long and drawn out affair between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. Featuring exciting and authentic battle reconstructions plus footage of the battle field as it is today the battle of Edgehill is a fascinating and powerful account of the encounter which set the brutal tone of the English Civil War. This a
Included in this program, The GWR in the 1920s to the introduction of the King Class the worlds fastest train, streamlining and through the war years and in to nationalization and the formation of British rail.
On August 31st 1997, the country came together in shock, grief and mourning following the death of the much-loved Princess Diana. Diana was much more than a Princess, she was an icon, and her hands-on approach to people in need endeared her to everyone. Her loss was felt not only by the British people who loved her, but by the rest of the world. This sensitive and glowing portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, shows the warm and human side to the world's most famous woman. Hers should have been a long and golden life filled with all the riches and acclaim that was hers when she married the most eligible bachelor - Charles, the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne. We take a solemn look at the remarkable funeral of Diana at historic Westminster Abbey, including the unprecedented raising of the British flag to half-mast at Buckingham Palace. This exceptional tribute to the 'English Rose' is overshadowed only by the overwhelming beauty and warmth she unselfishly shared with us all. Her short presence here with us and her unparalleled achievements throughout the world will have an impact forever. Princess Diana will always remain the undisputed Queen of Hearts the world over
Flying Scotsman: This is the ultimate pictorial record of how the world's most famous express locomotive steamed triumphantly into the Millennium, reborn with far greater power than Sir Nigel Gresley could ever have imagined. King Edward I: Witness the most comprehensive coverage of a steam Railtour ever made as cameras at more than 50 locations followed the beautifully restored 6024 'King Edward I' from London to Bristol and back to Didcot. Clan Line: Way back in the 1...
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Dive in! A sea full of wonders awaits. Famed oceanic filmmaker Howard Hall (Into the Deep) guides this immersive adventure that lets you swim alongside some of the most exotic creatures of the planet. Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet provide the narration. And an unusual array of finned and scaled stars are ready to steal every scene. Among them: Green Sea Turtles who gather off Kona so that Surgeonfish can strip harmful algae from their shells...an ominous predatory Humboldt Squid that changes color four times per second like a flashing strobe light.
Four episodes each telling a different story. They are dramatic renactments based on true stories that have been uncovered amongst all the papyrus and manuscripts found in Egyptian ruins. Ancient Egyptians brings these real people and their world to life as compelling stories combining drama feature film special effects and in-depth historical research; this is the first time it will be recreated in such vivid and authentic detail. The Battle Of Megiddo: May 19th 1458 BC: a rebel Syrian warlord challenges the might of Egypt. On a plain below the city of Megiddo the two greatest armies the ancient world has ever seen prepare to fight. The fate of Egypt lies in the hands its young Pharaoh who has never before seen battle. This is a true story. The chronicle of this epic struggle was carved into the stone walls of the Temple of Karnak over three and a half thousand years ago. It records how a pampered prince was transformed by war - and turned his kingdom into an empire. He became Egypt's greatest warrior Pharaoh Tuthmosis III. The Tomb Robber's Tale: October 1111 BC: the holy city of Thebes is rocked by scandal. The tombs of the Pharaohs are being plundered of priceless treasure. A labourer called Amenpanufer is arrested for tomb robbery and tortured. Three thousand years later the records of his trial still survive. But this is no ordinary criminal case. It's the true story of the greatest tomb robbing scandal in Egypt's history. The poor quarryman is just a fall guy hauled in to cover up a web of lies and corruption - but he knows enough to bring down the most powerful men in Egypt. Murder In The Temple: March 632 BC: in the temple of Teudjoi in Middle Egypt a group of priests gather to plot a murder. For decades they've suffered under the brutal reign of a powerful outsider Petiese the cousin of Egypt's new Pharaoh. Now the time has come for revenge against his unsuspecting family: his daughter son-in-law and their two young boys. The story of this tragic family saga has survived for two and a half thousand years. Set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil it's the story of a thirty year feud that tears apart a city and brings down one of the most powerful dynasties in Egypt. The Twins' Tale: Egypt 164 BC: two children twin girls are plucked from poverty to become virgin priestesses of the Apis Bull cult. Their mother has abandoned them and their father has been murdered. As handmaidens to the dead bull they may be saved from a life of poverty and prostitution - but not if their mother has her way. The true story of the sacred twins is told in a letter they wrote to the Pharaoh over two thousand years ago. It's a tragic tale of greed and betrayal that unfolds in the shadowy underworld of the great temple city of Saqqara in the last decades of the Egyptian empire.
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