Dating Fossils and Rocks(2004)

Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic(fr)

The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.

Höhenrausch – Die Entwicklung der Höhenmedizin(de)

How do you brave acute mountain sickness? We talk to researchers, doctors and mountaineers about a syndrome whose mechanisms are still poorly understood.

Comment le chien a conquis le monde(fr)

Zoo-archeologists, biologists, ethologists and geneticists are leading the investigation. For one thing is certain, the dog is still far from revealing all its secrets.

Malcolm X(en)

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

Out of the Cradle(en)

How did humanity's earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth? An extraordinary journey tracing the footsteps of early hominids. Using the latest paleoanthropological findings mixed with the latest CGI from Square Enix, this story is finally told.

Zugvögel - Ein Jahr vergeht im Flug(de)

Menschen eingesperrt, Tiere befreit(de)

Eternal Theater(en)

"Eternal Theater" is a thought provoking documentary examining the Christian teaching on the afterlife.

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life(en)

Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.

Tukdam: The Point Of Death(en)

Irish director Donagh Coleman explores the extraordinary phenomenon of Tukdam, whereby some Tibetan Buddhist practitioners are able to forestall physical decay at the point of clinical death for days, even weeks, by entering a deep meditative state. Supported by His Holiness the Dalai Lama a group of leading scientists conduct groundbreaking research into the phenomenon, which challenges Western medical understanding of the line between life and death.

The Secret of Life on Earth(en)

A breathtaking adventure across five continents and through time to reveal nature's most vital secret. Watch a flying fox gorge itself on a midnight snack of figs. Climb into the prickly jaws of insect-eating plants. Witness a mantis disguised as a flower petal lure its prey to doom.

The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament(en)

Deals with the Old Testament as a collection of literary forms. Combines paintings with narrative sculptures to relate the saga of the creation, the expulsion from Eden, and the murder of Abel

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey(en)

Many geneticists and archaeologists have long surmised that human life began in Africa. Dr. Spencer Wells, one of a group of scientists studying the origin of human life, offers evidence and theories to support such a thesis in this PBS special. He claims that Africa was populated by only a few thousand people that some deserted their homeland in a conquest that has resulted in global domination.

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time(en)

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, this documentary follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.

One Night with the King(en)

In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.

Life and Passion of Christ(fr)

The story of the life and passion of Jesus Christ, from the proclamation of his birth to his ascension into heaven.

Auf Messers Schneide - Eine Geschichte der Chirurgie(de)

The Fire Within: Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft(en)

Filmmaker Werner Herzog combs through the film archives of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft to create a film that celebrates their legacy.

For the Bible Tells Me So(en)

An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.

Louis Theroux: Surviving America’s Most Hated Family(en)

Louis returns to visit the Westboro Baptist Church in the wake of the death of its leader.