Tag: documentary
Finding Paganism (2026)
From traditional witches to Druids to modern WitchTok, Jamie discovers what it means to be Pagan in the UK today, and how it is impacted by advancements like growing urban environments, AI and the internet.
Lughnasadh and Lammas: History, Traditions and Ways to Celebrate
Discover the history of Lughnasadh and Lammas, who the Celtic god Lugh was, when the harvest festival is celebrated, and modern ways to honor it.
Archeologists Investigate The Looted Medieval Treasures From The Ancient Khmer Empire
Deep within the jungles of Southeast Asia, a thousands-year-old medieval empire was systematically stripped of its most sacred treasures.
Witches: A Century of Murder (2015)
In this drama-documentary series, Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb goes in search of the origins of the deadly craze of witch hunts and trials that infected the British Isles 400 years ago. Through original documents and powerful drama, Suzannah uncovers the fears t...
Druids - The Mystery of Celtic Priests (2022)
Druids the mysterious wizards of the Celts have always fascinated the world. They are an integral part of ancient literature as heroes of Irish legends and stars of modern fantasy worlds. But who were they really?
What Was it Like Being Black in America 250 Years Ago?
“Becoming American” explores the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America’s first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation....
Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
In 1776, the Founders’ promise of “all men are created equal” remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
Grey Gardens Before And After
Grey Gardens was the home of two aging, eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother, Edith, were the sole inhabitants of a Long Island estate. A 1975 documentary was created and features the two women.
Revealing the Dark Truth of Southern Plantation Tourism
Natchez, Mississippi is famous for its stunning antebellum homes, drawing visitors from across the country to admire their beauty and history.
Exposing the Myth of Southern Charm
Natchez, Mississippi, is famous for its stunning antebellum homes—grand mansions that attract tourists from across the country.
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
“The Way We Were,” “Nobody Does It Better” and scores for "The Sting," "Sophie’s Choice" and the Broadway hit "A Chorus Line" made Marvin Hamlisch the go-to composer and performer for film, Broadway, every U.S. President since Reagan, and concert halls wo...
Breakin and Scratchin (1983 NEWS SPECIAL) Hip-Hop Early Days
This rare short music show special "The Cutting Edge" features legendary Grandmaster Flash and the hip hop breakdancing crew "Mysterious Dance Company" straight out of Watts, California.
Parents Of Gays (1977 NEWS SPECIAL)
Produced four years after homosexuality was declassified as an anxiety disorder and eight years after the Stonewall Riots,
500 Years Frozen: The Inca Children Who Changed History
This video explores the discovery of Inca children preserved in ice for over 500 years. Scientists reveal their last meals, health, and the sacred capacocha ritual that led to their deaths, uncovering powerful insights into Inca culture, religion, and soc...
The Siddis of Karnataka and the Dying Art of Making Kawandi Quilts
Deep inside the forests of Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district, the Siddi community continues to preserve a rare and deeply personal quilting tradition known as kawandi.