Kill Hitler: Throughout Hitler's reign there was one group of men who remained immune to his infamous charms. Ironically these were the same men most necessary for Hitler's dreams of conquest. They were the High Command of the German army and repeatedly during the war there were plans to capture and later kill the Fuhrer. Despite years of conspiracy and meticulous planning this most secret aim of Germany's Generals was not to come to fruition. Why was Hitler never able to control the unswerving loyalty of his own military staff? Why despite all their best efforts were these Generals continually thwarted in their attempts to kill Hitler? Hitler's Secret Weapons: During WWII German scientists invented a range of remarkable weapons the most awe inspiring of which was undoubtedly the long range rocket known as the V-2. Accorded by the highest priority by Hitler the V-2 was never the less an expensive white elephant. Why did the Germans spend so much money and effort developing a space age weapon only to arm it with less than a ton of conventional explosives? Did Hitler have plans to arm the rocket with a more expensive and deadly warhead?
Inside John Lennon is an intimate account of the life and career of the most controversial Beatle. From his difficult beginnings in wartime Liverpool to riding the wave of Beatlemania to becoming a peace activist with his outspoken soul mate Yoko Ono John packed a lot into his forty years.
More than any other medium drawings give a direct insight into how Italian Renaissance artists worked. Featuring outstanding examples from two major collections - the Uffizi in Florence and the British Museum in London - this film explores how masters such as Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael Titian Botticelli and Verrocchio used preparatory drawings to perfect more naturalistic forms and perspective. Interviews with scholars art historians and practitioners reveal how this art form evolved and laid the foundations of the High Renaissance style of Michelangelo and Raphael. Published to accompany the Fra Angelico to Leonardo: Italian Renaissance Drawings exhibition at The British Museum in 2010.
If you like trains you will love this diverse and fascinating collection of films. These fact-filled documentaries span the history and development of the railroad industry from the building of the first transcontinental line to the height of steam engine operations during World War II to the eventual triumph of diesel over steam. Relive the thrill of riding the rails across an ever-changing American landscape and experience the challenges the romance and the day-to-day operations of America's greatest railroads. Take a nostalgic look back at a classic way of life as we introduce you to the people and machines that built the great American Railroad. Introductions by noted railroad historians Walter P. Gray IV and Don DeNevi. Episodes Comprise: 1. An Introduction to the Railroad in America 2. Last of the Giants 3. 225 000 Mile Proving Ground 4. Flight of the Century 5. Science Rides the High Iron 6. Operation Fast Freight 7. Steam Train Wrecks of the 1920's 8. The Steam Locomotive 9. Power Behind the Nation 10. Clear Signal 11. Lifeline of a Nation 12. The Freight Train 13. Snow on the Run 14. Early Steam Trains 15. The Milwaukee Road 16. California Zephyr 17. B&O's 800 Mile Birthday Party 18. Big Trains Rolling
This explosive new documentary tells the real story of an ancient secret brotherhood a devastating new weapon of destruction and a shocking target - the Vatican. The secret Illuminati does indeed exist... For the first time the truth is exposed behind the horrifying plan for world domination. Does the Illuminati have the power to take control of the world? Is the Vatican in grave danger? Are there even more targets around the world? Have devastating weapons been positioned to cau
Relive The Incredible World War II Battles That Took Place On The Eastern Front. Many of the battles that we remember from World War II took place in Western Europe. Yet in the East multiple offensives occurred that played an equal if not more decisive role in the Allied victory. Here, for the first time on DVD, Discovery presents a series of programmes that bring the war on the Eastern Front to your screen. Using restored archive footage that has rarely been seen in the last 70 years, these are the Russian Battles of World War II. From the Battle of Kursk to Prague, the blockade of Leningrad to the Stalingrad apocalypse, we open the archives to reveal the true story of some of the most intense battle in history. Thanks to testimonies from those who were there, previously unseen documents, computer graphics and previously unseen but now restored footage, we can now piece together the Russian battles that helped shape the outcome of World War II.
Aviation At War: Bombers The Collection (3 Disc)
Discover the true story behind the lost civilisations of Japan, China and India. Exploring early Japan, China and India, this series journeys into the technological past that shaped our world. Travel back in time to understand the motivations behind early solutions and inventions. Much of the science and technology we consider to be modern was created by civilisations long ago. JapanWhat the ancient Japanese knew helps explain the industrial marvel of the second largest economic power in the world. ChinaAncient Chinese researchers harnessed the power of the Earth, wind, water and fire to provide emperors with practical solutions for ruling empires. Many inventions such as movable type and the multistage rocket are creations of ancient Chinese scientists. IndiaFew know how profoundly India has shaped the modern world. As it turns out, the key to many major scientific and technological innovations of the present – and it may be of the future – lie hidden in the untold story of what the ancient Indians knew.
Vladimir Horowitz's standard-setting virtuosity and boundless imagination resonate throughout a remarkable collection of films gathered together for the first time on DVD. It includes the first London and Vienna recitals Horowitz gave in decades, along with his celebrated historic return to Moscow after more than sixty years' absence. The Last Romantic features Horowitz in his New York home, playing and speaking about Liszt, Chopin, Schumann, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff - all composers with whom he had a lifelong affinity. By contrast, a behind-the-scenes documentary of Horowitz's only Mozart concerto recording conveys the veteran pianist's palpable joy and freshness of approach in rediscovering this composer late in life. Vladimir Horowitz - A Reminiscence interweaves rare footage from concerts, interviews and private archives into a loving, insightful portrait narrated on screen by the pianist's widow, Wanda Toscanini HorowitzDVD 1 Vladimir Horowitz - The Last RomanticA HOME RECITAL and musical discussion with Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz DVD 2Horowitz in London - THE CONCERT at the Royal Festival Hall in 1982 - Includes an intermission interview with HorowitzDVD 3Horowitz in Moscow - HIS LEGENDARY CONCERT at the Moscow Conservatory in 1986DVD 4Horowitz in Vienna - THE CONCERT at the Musikvereinssaal in 1987DVD 5Horowitz Plays Mozart- HOROWITZ'S FIRST RECORDING EVER of a Mozart concerto: No. 23 in A majorCarlo Maria Giulini Orchestra della ScalaDVD 6Vladimir Horowitz - A Reminiscence - A film with and about Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini HorowitzPerformances of SCRIABIN Vers la flamme CHOPIN Scherzo No. 1 in B minor
Starring Cutie girl next door Cate Harrington who has a beautiful natural curvy body. Born in Mansfield, this midlands babe won female performer of the year at the UK Adult Film and TV Awards 2008 and will definitely keep you gagging for more.Also Starring Half Filipino half English Natalia Forrest, who has a body to die for! Still only 23 years old, she has starred on Playboy TV, Television X and her own show Lesbo Teen Initiation.As close to an R18 as an 18 cert will allow, this dvd features girl on girl play, breath-play, dildo action inflatables, rubber glove fetish, bondage and of course plenty of PVC and Rubber.
Ferrari is perhaps the most famous car marque ever and to mark the company's 60th anniversary Duke presents a very special programme celebrating its heritage greatest creations sporting successes and looking to the future. Ferrari at Sixty charts the history of the marque from Enzo Ferrari's involvement with Alfa Romeo through the greatest cars to today's incredible gatherings around the world where some of the finest examples of Ferrari's ever to grace our roads and circuits are brought together. In addition to archive footage this programme boasts spectacular film of classic and modern masterpieces from the Prancing Horse in action on road and track. The celebration continues with mouth watering close-up looks at the modern supercars as well as superb footage of some of the greatest models being put through their paces and then looks to the future with the GT cars of the 21st century and the extraordinary Ferrari FXX a limited production prototype which will truly bring Formula One technology to the road. For many viewers a highlight of Ferrari at Sixty will be the championship celebration footage of an incredible gathering to celebrate double F1 victory in 2007 when Ferrari claimed not only the manufacturer's title but Kimi Raikkonen also snatched the driver's championship at the final round. Raikkonen is joined by teammate Felipe Massa and Grand Prix legend Michael Schumacher as he takes to the track with today's Formula One cars for some truly tyre-smoking fast laps. The skilful mix of archive and modern footage makes this the ultimate celebration of Ferrari as it celebrates 60 years of automotive excellence.
In 1976 the American Government finally agreed to allow Concorde to fly into the United States. Her moment had arrived. For the next 27 years she would transport passengers in ultimate comfort back and forth across Atlantic at remarkable speeds. Following the Air France crash and the terror attacks of September 11th the great airliner flew her last commercial flight on 24th October 2003 but Concorde would leave her mark on passenger aviation history forever.
In this is superbly photographed colour film discover first hand what it was like to be a war time pilot dodging enemy fighters at the edge of earth's stratosphere. Encounter the sheer thrill and exhilaration of taking the control of one of the most amazing flying experiences ever.
THE NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE The Lost Broadcasts DVD
In the beginning there was a great void...This is the story of everything that came after that. This DVD collection explores some of the greatest mysteries in the Universe.What happened during the Big Bang? What would happen if you visited another planet? What happens if you slam into the face of a comet, and just who was Edwin Hubble? Through animation, satellite photography, and footage from the NASA archive, The Mysteries of the Cosmos brings you closer to discovering what space is made of.Your voyage culminates with a chance to reflect on the mysteries explored.
For the first time, unseen footage from The British Transport Films unit archive shows London railways in fabulous colour
Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the Chess Records legacy) to explore the heyday of Chicago blues as they unite to produce an album that brings veteran blues players together with contemporary hip hop musicians. Along with never-before-seen archival footage of Howlin' Wolf Muddy Waters and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band are original performances by Koko Taylor Otis Rush Magic Sl
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