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The Irish Revolution episode 2 – That the Nation May Live

History / 5 minutes of reading / July 16, 2019 / By HDclump

The Irish Revolution episode 2 – For the Nation to Flourish: Commemorating the 100-year milestone of the Irish War of Independence, we proudly present a monumental documentary endeavor, eloquently narrated by the renowned Cillian Murphy. This remarkable narrative unfolds the incredible saga of the Irish War of Independence, a tale brimming with idealism, steadfast faith, and unparalleled bravery. Against seemingly insurmountable odds, a dedicated assembly of rebels dared to challenge the might of Britain, then the globe’s most dominant empire. Armed with little more than their unwavering resolve and dauntless courage, their extraordinary efforts eventually compelled the British to recede […]

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The Irish Revolution episode 1 – We Lived in Dreams

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 15, 2019 / By HDclump

The Irish Revolution episode 1 – We Lived in Dreams: Marking the centenary of the Irish War of Independence, a major documentary project narrated by Cillian Murphy. Revealing the extraordinary story of how against all odds and armed with little more than idealism, blind faith and courage, a small group of rebels forced Britain, the world’s most powerful nation, to withdraw after centuries of conquest and misrule, this is a landmark production for audiences throughout the world. Featuring rarely seen archive footage, rare, first hand witness accounts, 3-D CGI mapping, dramatic visuals and contributions by the finest writers

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Adolf Island – investigation of Nazi crime scenes

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 11, 2019 / By HDclump

Adolf Island: Caroline Sturdy Colls, a world leader in the forensic investigation of Nazi crime scenes, is chasing clues to an unsolved case: a concentration camp that existed on the British island of Alderney. Witnesses and survivors claimed that thousands died there, but only 389 bodies have ever been found. Under heavy restrictions imposed by the local government, which may not want its buried secrets revealed, Colls must uncover the truth using revolutionary techniques and technologies. Adolf Island – investigation of Nazi crime scenes In June 1940, the entire population of Alderney, about 1,500 residents, were

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The Wall – A World Divided

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 9, 2019 / By HDclump

“The Wall: A World Divided” looks deep inside the revolution that swept across Europe three decades ago — with the November 1989 opening of the Berlin Wall — to understand how this remarkable event helped end the Cold War without a shot being fired. The Berlin Wall separating East and West Germany was the most potent symbol of Communist oppression in Europe during the Cold War. The documentary “The Wall: A World Divided” profiles how a source of violence, hostility and pain was torn down by ordinary journalists and citizens who risked their life to bring down an

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Bacchus – Ancient God of Ecstasy

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 7, 2019 / By HDclump

Professor Bettany Hughes investigates the story of Bacchus, god of wine, revelry, theatre and excess, travelling to Georgia, Jordan, Greece and Britain to discover his origins and his presence in the modern world, and explore how ‘losing oneself’ plays a vital role in the development of civilisation. In this fascinating journey, Bettany begins in Georgia where she discovers evidence of the world’s oldest wine production, and the role it may have played in building communities. In Athens she reveals Bacchus’s pivotal role in a society where his ecstatic worship was embraced by all classes, and most importantly women.

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Nuremberg – Nazis on Trial episode 3 – Rudolf Hess

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 4, 2019 / By HDclump

Nuremberg – Nazis on Trial episode 3 – Rudolf Hess: the whole world was closely observing the Nuremberg trials from 1945 to 1949 when Nazi-Germany’s most prominent leaders were indicted and punished for wartime atrocities and crimes against humanity. It was the first international trial for such crimes and set standards for today’s prosecution of war crimes all over the world. This critically acclaimed BBC documentation retells the trials of three of the most infamous Nazis leaders that were caught alive during the days of the European liberation: Albert Speer (played by Nathaniel Parker), Hermann Goering (Robert Pugh)

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Nuremberg – Nazis on Trial episode 2 – Hermann Goering

History / 3 minutes of reading / July 3, 2019 / By HDclump

Nuremberg – Nazis on Trial episode 2: the whole world was closely observing the Nuremberg trials from 1945 to 1949 when Nazi-Germany’s most prominent leaders were indicted and punished for wartime atrocities and crimes against humanity. It was the first international trial for such crimes and set standards for today’s prosecution of war crimes all over the world. This critically acclaimed BBC documentation retells the trials of three of the most infamous Nazis leaders that were caught alive during the days of the European liberation: Albert Speer (played by Nathaniel Parker), Hermann Goering (Robert Pugh) and Rudolf Hess

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Nuremberg – Nazis on Trial episode 1 – Albert Speer

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 2, 2019 / By HDclump

Nuremberg – Nazis on Trial episode 1: the whole world was closely observing the Nuremberg trials from 1945 to 1949 when Nazi-Germany’s most prominent leaders were indicted and punished for wartime atrocities and crimes against humanity. It was the first international trial for such crimes and set standards for today’s prosecution of war crimes all over the world. This critically acclaimed BBC documentation retells the trials of three of the most infamous Nazis leaders that were caught alive during the days of the European liberation: Albert Speer (played by Nathaniel Parker), Hermann Goering (Robert Pugh) and Rudolf

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Pyramids of Death

History / 2 minutes of reading / June 25, 2019 / By HDclump

Pyramids of Death: they are some of the biggest pyramids on the planet, millions of tons of stone and earth towering above the landscape in a display of massive wealth and power. But it wasn’t the pharaohs that built these pyramids. This is the majestic ancient city of Teotihuacán, Mexico, home to one of the most powerful civilizations of its time. But why, around 750 AD, did the advanced civilization that created Teotihuacán suddenly vanish? The identities of its founders, the language they spoke and even the original name of the city are all unknown. DNA analysis of

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How to Build a Cathedral

History / 9 minutes of reading / June 24, 2019 / By HDclump

How to Build a Cathedral: Architectural historian Jon Cannon embarks on an enlightening journey to uncover the secrets behind the construction of medieval cathedrals. These majestic edifices stand as testaments to the ingenuity and vision of our medieval ancestors, who, despite the limited technological resources of their time, created structures that continue to inspire awe and wonder. The great cathedrals of the medieval era were unparalleled in their grandeur and scale. They were the tallest buildings constructed since the pyramids of ancient Egypt and served as the ultimate expressions of medieval Christianity. These structures were not just places of worship

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Gods and Monsters – Homer’s Odyssey

History / 2 minutes of reading / June 21, 2019 / By HDclump

Gods and Monsters – Homer’s Odyssey: Virginia Woolf said that Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey was ‘alive to every tremor and gleam of existence’. Following the magical and strange adventures of warrior king Odysseus, inventor of the idea of the Trojan horse, the poem can claim to be the greatest story ever told. Now British poet Simon Armitage goes on his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his own personal heroes. Yet Simon ponders the question of whether he even likes the guy. Homer’s Odyssey The Odyssey is one of two major ancient

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Deadly Battles of World War I

History / 2 minutes of reading / June 20, 2019 / By HDclump

Deadly Battles of World War I: poison gas killed 80,000 soldiers in World War I. Nearly a million more were victims who suffered its lingering effects. Initially the wind distributed chlorine gas across the battlefields of the western front but an arms race quickly developed until one in three shells contained some form of toxic gas. Deadly Battles of World War I – Ypres the Gas Inferno part 1 It’s not the statistics, however, that make this a successful documentary. A surprising amount of black-and-white footage and interviews with survivors and relatives of key players tell a

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