Discovery Project Earth premiered on the Discovery channel on 22 August 2008. You’ve heard the dire warning, you’ve seen the detailed PowerPoint, you’ve even bought that light bulb with the swirls, but how about some real action? Now the world’s leading scientists meet three uncompromising visionaries to put the most ambitious geo-engineering ideas to the test, tackling global climate change in “Discovery Project Earth”.
From covering acres of Greenland’s glaciers in protective blankets to stop it from melting to constructing space rockets to send tiny reflective lenses into orbit to planting thousands of saplings via a mass aerial drop to reforest barren areas, these are experiments on an epic scale. Each one will push the boundaries of science and technology, but will they produce groundbreaking environmental results?
World War II in Colour and HD
DVDrip | English | MP3 @ 160kbps | 672x368 | Xvid @ 1585kbps | PAL (25 fps) | 49mn:29s | 400 MB/episode | 3.5GB Genre: Documentary
The only people to see the war like this were the ones who lived it. Until now…Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of color footage few knew existed. The first documentary to show original color footage of World War II in immersive HD, the world premiere HISTORY™ series WWII IN HD uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war’s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow 12 unforgettable Americans, and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded. WWII IN HD transforms their stirring journey into a tangible piece of history. Culled from rare color film found in a two-year worldwide search and converted to HD with meticulous technique, WWII IN HD provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before.
Bill Gates - Biography
English | 0: 60: 00 | 720 x 416 | 25fps | XviD | MP3 - 192kbps VBR | 970 MB Genre: Documentary
He has an IQ of 160. He dropped out (DO) of Harvard University in 1975. His company, Microsoft, went public on 28 October 1985, his 30th birthday. He Became a billionaire (US dollars) at age 31, making him the youngest self-made billionaire in history. He has been the richest man in the world consistently every year since 1998. As of 2005, his personal fortune was in excess of $46 billion. He was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.
A&E Biography - Richard Nixon, Man and President
English | 0: 60: 00 | 720 x 416 | 25fps | XviD | MP3 - 192kbps VBR | 970 MB Genre: Documentary
His political savvy took him to the height of power. The practice of low politics brought him a terrible fall. Richard M. Nixon's long life was a rollercoaster ride of breathtaking highs and devastating lows. Born on a modest ranch in Yorba Linda, California, the ambitious young Republican was a successful two-term Vice President until a string of political losses sent him into an angry retirement. Than, after a stunning comeback finally gave him the White House, his Presidency came crashing down in the spectacle of Watergate. Now, BIOGRAPHY offers an in-depth look at this extraordinary man, from his historic visits to China to the Watergate break-ins.With rare scrapbook photos and interviews with close friends and observers, this is a fresh and compelling portrait of one of the most compelling political figures of this century.
A&E Biography - Malcolm X, A Search For Identity
English | 0: 45: 00 | 720 x 416 | 25fps | XviD | MP3 - 192kbps VBR | 650 MB Genre: Documentary
His was the angry voice of a people kept silent for centuries. But at the height of his power, his outspoken independence led to his assassination. Malcolm X was one of this century's most charismatic leaders, a man so complex and influential that his name still stirs argument 30 years after his murder. Biography® brings you his complete story, beginning with his childhood in the racist and segregated America of the Jazz Age and his early years as the Harlem hoodlum "Detroit Red." You'll follow the future leader through his prison conversion and rise to prominence with the Nation of Islam, where he became a voice of hope for African-Americans. Interviews, photos and film footage reveal a life of continuous growth and change, a life cut short as greater possibilities seemed on the horizon. Join Biography® for this in-depth look at the controversial man who shocked a nation out of comfortable complacency--and whose boldness gave hope to millions of African-Americans.
When he called himself “a skinny kid with a funny name” at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his political star was already on the rise. By the time he decimated the competition in 2004 race for the Illinois Senate, he was the bona fide golden child of a Democratic party desperately in need of a winner. In many ways, the story of Barack Obama is a uniquely American tale of the 21st century, where racial lines are blurry and the most interesting chapter is just beginning.
Have you seen this Biography on A&E? If so, you cannot say that you did not walk away in awe and inspired for the new changes he promises. If you have not seen the biography, it is a must-watch for anyone who is sitting on the fence and certainly if you are opposed to him. A must for any political enthusiast.
He had to battle prejudice, ignorance and his own fear in his search for the truth. More than any other scientist, he changed mankind's view of the world and our place in it. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution stands as one of the most important discoveries in the history of science. Yet in his lifetime, Darwin was reluctant to reveal what he had learned for fear that it would make him and his family despised outcasts. He was right to worry; more than a century later, there are those who cannot accept his findings. At the time, they were viewed by many as heresy. From his historic voyage on the Beagle to his personal anguish over publicizing his findings, this is a fascinating profile of the life and times of the great naturalist. Excerpts from his journals detail his discoveries while leading scientists and scholars, including the author of Charles Darwin: Evolution of a Naturalist, shed light on his private life, public persona and monumental legacy.
Yasser Arafat or Yassir Arafat , born Mohammed Abdel-Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini an kent bi the kunya Abu `Ammar an aw, he becam kent as the first leader o the Palestinian fowk. He wis Preses o the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) frae 1969 tae 2004. In 1993 he becam preses o the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) an aw.
In 1994, Yasser Arafat wis ane o the three recipients o the Nobel Peace Prize. The ithers wis Yitzhak Rabin an Shimon Peres, for the negotiations at Oslo. Baith got the prize for their peace ettles in the Middle Aest.
The views o him is dividit. Some fowk sees him as a hero, that focht for the cause o the Palestinian fowk. Ithers sees him as a terrorist, that promotit the uise o veeolence for tae win til his ettles. Still ithers thinks he wis a chairismatic leader, but he made ower mony concessions tae the Israeli govrenment.
A&E Biography - Satan, Prince Of Darkness
DVDRip | English | 79mins | 1024x576 | Frames (25fps) | XviD | AC3 - 192Kbps | 670 MB Genre: Documentary
Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the Devil...known by many names, he was the once-favorite angel who fell from grace. Cast out from Heaven, he became mankind's tormentor, vowing to destroy the creation of his former master.
From the Biblical tale of his fall to the incredible stories of those who believe they have crossed his path, join BIOGRAPHY® for a chilling journey through the long and legendary history of Satan. Scholars, historical experts, and theologians examine classic paintings, academic texts, and modern movies for an unprecedented look at the many ways Satan has been portrayed throughout the centuries. The bonus documentary Hell: The Devil's Domain completes this sinister portrait, peering into the darkest depths of the devil's fiery realm.
A&E Biography - Bruce Lee, The Immortal Dragon
DVDRip | English | 79mins | 1024x576 | Frames (25fps) | XviD | AC3 - 192Kbps | 670 MB Genre: Documentary
He fought his way from the mean streets of Hong Kong to international superstardom. With blazing fists and a burning passion, he became one of the most celebrated kung-fu masters of all time. In classic films like Fists of Fury and Enter the Dragon, he created the martial arts action genre that has become a favorite of moviegoers worldwide. But just as he reached the height of fame, he was struck down by a mysterious ailment or was it the curse that supposedly follows his family? This fascinating program examines the short, meteoric life of Bruce Lee. Exclusive interviews with friends and family including his late son Brandon and extensive footage from home movies, screen-tests and his legendary films help reveal the man behind the myth of the Immortal Dragon.
This program presents an intimate portrait of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt, the youngest man ever to serve as President of the United States, is a symbol of the American Spirit. His extraordinary life adventures are a part of American history and American folklore. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Life is a great adventure!" Biography offers Theodore Roosevelt's adventure and his legacy.
It is not surprising that a man with a physique like Arnold Schwarzenegger became a great bodybuilder. What is surprising is the determination it took to get him to where he is. This program follows the story of the Austrian who revolutionized bodybuilding. Archival film footage shows Schwarzenegger's amazing physical prowess. The program shows how Schwarzenneger used that same focus, intelligence, and drive to become a Hollywood star. Not a natural actor, and with a heavy accent that was difficult to understand, Schwarzenneger applied himself until he achieved the same results in film that he had in bodybuilding. This inspirational story is accompanied by interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, and the indomitable Schwarzenneger himself.
A&E Biography - The Onassis Dynasty
English | Subtitle: English | DVDRip MVGroup | AVI | XviD 704x400 1302Kbps 25fps | AC3 448Kbps 6CH 48KHz | 00:45:06 | 446MB Genre: Documentary
Take a look back at the tragic history of Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle and his ill-fated family. Murder, suicide, accidents and broken hearts claimed most of the Onassis clan. How will heiress Athina fare?
The Onassis Dynasty made headlines around the world in 1968, when Greek shipping tycoon and renowned playboy Aristotle Onassis controversially married American royalty: JFK's widow Jackie Kennedy. But the Onassis family's closet is chock full of other skeletons involving wealth and scandal.
Operation Shingle (January 22, 1944), during the Italian Campaign of World War II, was an Allied amphibious landing against Axis forces in the area of Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. The operation was commanded by Major General John P. Lucas and was intended to outflank German forces of the Winter Line and enable an attack on Rome. The resulting combat is commonly called the Battle of Anzio.
Throughout World War Two, Germany was heavily bombed though for many people the blanket bombing of Germany could be forgiven after the traumas of Dunkirk and the tribulations of the Battle of Britain. Simple public satisfaction and a feeling of revenge were enough of a rationale to explain away the bombing of Germany during World War Two.
