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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 7

History / 4 minutes of reading / March 1, 2023 / By HDclump

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 7: Bettany explores three biblical sites in Jordan: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed. In episode 7 of “Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World” the renowned historian and archaeologist takes us on an insightful journey to Jordan to explore three biblical sites that hold immense historical and religious significance. Bettany Hughes delves deep into the ancient ruins of Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed. Bethany Beyond the […]

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 28, 2023 / By HDclump

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 3: The Chindits were the army’s elite jungle troops who beat the Japanese in a daring mission. Hear their jaw-dropping story. To take on the undefeated “supermen” of the Japanese army advancing toward India, the British call on Orde Wingate, who forms a special “Chindits” unit for sabotage inside Japanese-controlled Burma. 1943, Orde Wingate was an extraordinary British General, forming the Chindits as the Japanese appeared to be planning to invade India. They marched deep into the jungles of Burma to destroy Japanese supply lines and disrupt their advance. Remarkable eyewitness interviews, of

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 2

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 27, 2023 / By HDclump

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 2: In the wake of the humiliation of Pearl harbour, Colonel Jimmy Doolittle was asked to mount an astonishing raid. For the first time ever, bombers would be put onto aircraft carriers and shipped over near Japan. They would then hit Tokyo. The trouble was, the bombers couldn’t land on the aircraft carriers. Instead, the crews had to fly to China and then bail out. Many ditched in the sea. Others met up with resistance fighters and then tried to evade the Japanese. Several were captured. This film has exceptional footage of the

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 1

History / 4 minutes of reading / February 22, 2023 / By HDclump

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 1: Amazing wartime tales. A gripping account of one of the most daring raids of WWII – the squadron of low-flying bombers who freed Resistance fighters from Amiens Jail. In advance of the Allied landings at Normandy, the British plan the aerial bombing of Amiens Prison, where a hundred Resistance fighters await execution. It was one of the most daring raids of World War II. Led by Group Captain Charles Pickard, a squadron of Mosquito bombers, often flying just twelve feet off the ground, sped across the English Channel.

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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 6

History / 4 minutes of reading / February 20, 2023 / By HDclump

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 6: Bettany travels to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and visits the iconic sites and undiscovered jewels that are only just becoming accessible to tourists. From the natural beauty of the Red Sea, with its outstanding corals and marine life, to the ancient rock art and desert camps of local Bedouin tribes, testament to humanity’s connection to this awe-inspiring landscape over millennia. Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World Arabia is a fascinating documentary series that takes viewers on a journey through the history and culture of the Arabian Peninsula. The

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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 5

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 17, 2023 / By HDclump

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 5: The historian visits a dig in Istanbul containing artefacts from multiple eras, and follows in the footsteps of one of her heroes, Byzantine empress Theodora. She visits the restoration of the 6th-century Basilica Cistern, a marble-columned water reservoir under the city’s streets, Topkapi Palace, and Europe’s largest wooden building, Prinkipo Orphanage, which was once home to more than 1000 children. Few cities capture the imagination of history-lovers like Istanbul, so it’s no surprise that Bettany Hughes has headed here to conclude her treasure-hunting tour. And once again, she’s

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The US and the Holocaust episode 3 – The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed

History / 4 minutes of reading / February 16, 2023 / By HDclump

The US and the Holocaust episode 3 – The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed: First reports of the industrial scale of killing reach the United States. A group of dedicated government officials establish the War Refugee Board to finance and support rescue operations. As the Allies advance, soldiers uncover mass graves and liberate German concentration camps, revealing the full horror of the Holocaust. The danger of its reverberations soon become apparent. Discover the gripping and powerful new three-part series, “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” directed and produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein. The six-hour documentary takes

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The US and the Holocaust episode 2 – Yearning to Breathe Free

History / 4 minutes of reading / February 14, 2023 / By HDclump

The US and the Holocaust episode 2 – Yearning to Breathe Free: After Kristallnacht, Germany’s Jews are desperate to escape Hitler’s tyranny. Americans are united in their disapproval of the Nazis’ brutality, but remain divided on whether and even how to act as World War II begins. Charles Lindbergh speaks for isolationists, while FDR tries to support Europe’s democracies. The Nazis invade the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust begins in secret. The U.S. and the Holocaust is a three-part, six hour series that examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth

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The US and the Holocaust (Beginnings-1938) episode 1

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 12, 2023 / By HDclump

The US and the Holocaust (Beginnings-1938) episode 1: How the land of immigrants faced the reality of Holocaust refugees. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? Powerful documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein. After decades of open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts the United States to pass laws restricting immigration. In Germany, Hitler finds support for his anti-Semitic rhetoric, and the Nazis begin their persecution of Jewish people, causing many to flee to neighbouring countries or America. Franklin D Roosevelt and other world leaders are concerned by the growing refugee crisis, but they fail

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The Frozen Tombs of Mongolia

History / 4 minutes of reading / February 7, 2023 / By HDclump

The Frozen Tombs of Mongolia: In the frozen steppes of the Altai, a Franco-Mongolian archeological expedition prepares to excavate the tombs of Eastern Scythian warriors, some 2,300 years old. The Scythians’ ritual practices of deep burial of the dead, in combination with extreme climatic conditions, mean the scientists may discover the last frozen tombs on the planet, and thus elucidate the mysteries surrounding nomadic horsemen. Who were they? How did they live? How did they die? What were the beliefs and funeral rites of the Eastern Scythians? An investigative thriller which throws new light on a forgotten civilization.

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The Tomb of the Scythian Prince

History / 4 minutes of reading / February 6, 2023 / By HDclump

The Tomb of the Scythian Prince: Go back in time of the Scythian, these mysterious fearless riders. An incredible archaeological treasure-trove sheds a new light on the life of these nomadic conquerors from Eurasia. The Scythians, skilled horsemen and nomadic conquerors, built a feared Empire in the vast Eurasian steppe between the 9th and 2rd century B.C. The only remaining traces of this people are their graves: the Kurgans. In April 1999, a French-Italian and Kazakh scientific team announced the exceptional discovery of a 2400 year-old Scythian tomb in Kazakhstan. The incredible archaeological treasure-trove reveals amongst others,

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World War II In HD Colour episode 13

History / 3 minutes of reading / February 5, 2023 / By HDclump

World War II In HD Colour episode 13: The end of the War in the Pacific is one of the greatest and most terrible tales of modern history. The Japanese fought to the bitter end and continued to fight island by island, hill by hill. US Air Force command tried bombing Japan into submission, firebombing Tokyo but could not break the Japanese resolve. Over 200,000 people died. In the end, President Truman decided to go nuclear and the fates of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were sealed. World War II in Colour is a 13-episode British television docuseries recounting

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