1.Facts of Life: This report on the "Y" chromosome reveals more than just its link to maleness. It illustrates the role of the "Y" in determining that only men are prone to certain diseases, and why it is only a small number of "Y" genes that seem to be responsible for a lot of "male" behavior. 2.Attack on the Clones: Human culture has been evolving for millennia, but at some point, genetic engineering could alter the species itself. This report studies...

One day, space travel will be as routine as an airline flight. Crewed expeditions to other planets in search of extraterrestrial life will be science fact, not fiction, and travel to the Moon will be commonplace. Far-fetched? This program introduces viewers to some of the visionaries and risk-takers who have been driving developments in space exploration from Apollo 11 to the dawning of the 21st century. Captivating archival footage and computer graphics...

Inside the faith-fueled showdown that turned into a digital age spectacle.

Blade implements such as axes, swords, and knives have been a part of civilized man's journey since the Paleolithic age roughly two million years ago. In those days, sharp tools were chipped off of flint or obsidian to create knives for skinning hides, cutting vegetation, and hunting animals. With the discovery of metallurgy, people were able to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements out of bronze, iron, and eventually, steel.

Both a museum and the official palace of the Spanish royal family, the Palacio Real features armor, artworks and treasures that were once the private possessions of Spain's kings and queens. Inside the Palacio Real, Madrid, we discover that Spain reached its height of glory not through the acquisition of silver and gold, but because of the unique properties of a third element. We investigate how a famous swordsman bested 17 challengers, then examine...

A factual film following the creation of Simon Callow's latest one-man play. An intimate film about the creative process, a look inside the craft of acting/playwriting and a ride through the theater world you won't ever forget.

Business Culture: Australia uses a Q&A format to teach the basics of doing business in Australia. Understanding cultural differences is key to participating in the global economy. Topics include language, attire, and etiquette.

Remote tribes around the world are struggling to adapt to the intrusions of the Western civilization. Their survival depends on finding a compromise between traditional and modern ways of life. Romanian anthropologist, Sebastian Tirtirau, has dedicated his life to visiting different tribes and pioneering a 'Third Way' of contact. Unlike previous forms of contact-which meant either dominating and conquering them or simply abandoning the tribes to their...

This short documentary focuses on Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), which provides trades training and vocational education on 13 campuses and in six community learning centers. The flagship campus was designed to be a model of sustainability that would lead the whole province. The building was constructed to LEED Gold standards. The building has three living walls (two inside and one outside) plus 8,000 square feet of green roof growing a range...

Business Culture: Japanese business executives use a Q&A format to teach the basics of doing business in Japan. Understanding cultural differences is key to participating in the global economy. Topics include language, attire, etiquette.