Narrated by Geoffrey Holden and filmed in Australia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, and Malaysia. The film captures the incredible diversity of species which have evolved throughout the long history of tropical biology-insects, gaudy frogs, exotic plants and flowers. Species have formed interdependent relationships, all of which are dependent on the trees. With the loss of the forests, thousands of these species will become extinct before they can be discovered.
The Amazon is the biggest river on Earth. Only little of plant and animal life along its banks is known to man. And there are many secrets known to the tribe shamans of which we never heard. During a journey of one of those shamans down the river from one of its wells, who meets a western scientist traveling up the river from the sea, the audience experiences a huge variety of landscapes, animals (pink dolphins, for example), plants and people.
Safe House 2012 DVDRiP XviD AC3-REFiLL
Language : English
01:54:56 | 720x304, 23.98 fps | ac3, 48000 Hz, 5:1 | MKV | 1.88 GB Genres : Action | Crime | Mystery
A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.
HIT Entertainment - Leopard Seal: Lord of the Ice (2008) DVDRip XviD AC3-MVGroup
English | 00:50:11 | XviD | 720x400 | 25.00fps 2077 Kbps | AC3 192 Kbps 48.0khz | 745MB Genre: Documentary
Who are these ferocious predators of the Antarctic continent that kill each year thousands of penguins and leave some injured birds behind to the scavengers of the ice? Amidst the pristine but freezing waters surrounding the white continent, the audience will be given a unique insight into the mysterious daily lives of Leopard Seals and discover some never-before-filmed behaviours of these highly intelligent predators. “Killer seals” will reveal how Leopard Seals hunt penguins underwater or on land, charging unwary trespassers on the ice, be they penguin or human! Thanks to Goran Ehlmo’s close and emotional relationship with Leopard Seals, the public will be astonished to discover that each animal has – like human beings – its own distinctive character and moods. Goran is one of the rare divers in the world who dares to defy the deadly jaws of this predator in order to gain its trust and solve the mystery of its natural but puzzling aggressive temper.
When we look at an antique, we often don’t look much beyond its surface beauty and appearance, apart from maybe questioning its value? Some of these Antiques started life as purely practical objects, whilst others were purely for decoration and an expression of wealth. But whether they’re from a stately home or a two up and two down, they unlock a fascinating history of the way we lived then and now, of our lives past and present In Antiques Uncovered (working title) historian, Dr Lucy Worsley is going to uncover the stories behind some of these remarkable objects and how they relate to our lives today. Antiques expert Mark Hill will be looking at why some items have become priceless, while others are waiting in the wings to become the collectables of tomorrow.
National Geographic - Battle of the Arctic Giants (2004) DVDRip XviD AC3-MVGroup
English | 00:52:53 | XviD | 702x528 | 25.00fps 1855 Kbps | AC3 128 Kbps 48.0khz | 701MB Genre: Documentary
As springtime dawns on the frozen landscape of Canada's high Arctic, Adam Ravetch sets off in search of one of the region's most massive and misunderstood animals - the walrus. Known as Man " The Walrus Man" Ravetch has devoted much of his career to documenting the lives of these tusked giants. Ravetch is on a mission to capture on film the drama when polar bears and walruses meet face-to-face. He also captures the unique and rarely seen behaviours of mother walruses and their newborn calves. At first glance, the eastern Canadian Arctic seems to be a place of frozen desolation. But, here amidst the ice floes, walruses live an arctic existence, battling with the elements and against predators for survival. Weighing up to two tons, walruses paint a familiar picture with their characteristic tusks and bristly moustaches. But amazingly, much about these animals remains a mystery. It is Ravetch's goal to unlock the secrets of these unique creatures. In Battle of the Arctic Giants Ravetch captures what is believed to be the first underwater footage of a female walrus as she nurses and protects her newborn calf. And, he also films a polar bear rushing into a walrus herd and killing a calf, even facing down the calf's huge, tusk wielding mother as she tries in vain to thwart the attack. From the tender to the terrifying, scenes like these illustrate the extreme contrasts in this rugged landscape. On an epic journey that takes him onto drifting ice floes, diving into sub-zero waters and camping alone on a tiny island with hungry polar bears as neighbours, Ravetch captures the drama of walruses' real-life struggles as spring turns to summer in the frozen Arctic.
PBS - Independent Lens: Revenge Of The Electric Car (2012) 720p HDTV x264 AC3-MVGroup
English | 01:26:24 | H264 | 1280x720 | 23.98fps 3509 Kbps | AC3 128 Kbps 48.0khz | 2.12 GiB Genre: Documentary
In 2006, as many as 5,000 modern electric cars were destroyed by the major car companies that built them. That automotive massacre was documented in Chris Paine's documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?
National Geographic - Attack of the Killer Bees (2011) DVDRip XviD AC3-MVGroup
English | 00:50:21 | XviD | 720x400 | 25.00fps 2071 Kbps | AC3 192 Kbps 48.0khz | 745MB Genre: Documentary
A single swarm of killer bees can deploy an attack force of 80,000 stingers, chase predators for a quarter of a mile, and bring down a creature as large as a horse. Killer bees have pushed farther north than many scientists thought possible and are now colonizing in the southern United States. Can scientists, beekeepers, and exterminators stop the invading hordes?
National Geographic - Ultimate Explorer: The Best of Lisa Ling (2010) COMPLETE DVDRip XviD AC3-MVGroup
English | 5x~52min | XviD | 720x528 | 29.97fps 1881 Kbps | AC3 128 Kbps 48.0khz | 3.42 GiB Genre: Documentary
National Geographic Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling travels to the far corners of the globe to seek out adventure and address some of the most topical issues of the day in this collection of memorable episodes from her weekly National Geographic Channel program. From travelling overseas to investigate the motivation of female suicide bombers to exploring American prison culture and travelling to Nepal to meet with two dedicated doctors who bring the gift of sight to one of the most remote regions of the planet, there's no assignment too dangerous for Ling, and no issue too tough to tackle.
Discovery Channel - Last of the Czars (1996) COMPLETE DVDRip XviD AC3-MVGroup
English | 3x~49min | XviD | 704x528 | 25.00fps 2291 Kbps | AC3 128 Kbps 48.0khz | 2.38 GiB Genre: Documentary
History comes to life, in the Discovery Channel's production of Last of the Czars. The viewer learns about the Tsar and Tsarina, their five children, and the holy man, Rasputin. Exploring the events leading up to the execution of the royal family in 1918, The Discovery Channel utilizes archival film footage and previously unseen photographs to illuminate the story of the doomed family. History unfolds amid the unrest of a war-ravaged Russian population as survivors from the era of the Romanovs reveal details pertaining to the family.The Romanov family ruled Russia for 300 years; an imperial empire that crumbled in 1918 when Lenin-backed revolutionaries toppled Nicholas II in a violent upheaval. Before their world came crashing down, the Romanovs-- Nicholas, Alexandra and their five children-- enjoyed a life shrouded in mystery. But with the recent downfall of the Soviet Union, information has come to light ending generations of speculation. Rare, never-before-seen film footage, actual letters, czarist-era survivor interviews, photos, and other rare items give a finely-detailed look at Russia's most dramatic era.A presentation of Discovery Network in association with Brook Associates Limited.Originally produced by Discovery Communications, Inc., 1996.
Tony Robinson explores the weird and wonderful history of belief, superstition and religious experience in Britain -- a terrifying world of walking corpses and evil spirits - the world that our ancestors thought they lived in. For 2000 years, Britain has been a Christian country. Or has it? In fact, our ancestors actually kept many other dark, fantastical beliefs alive. It was a world underpinned by outlandish, dangerous and plain weird beliefs. Ideas that today seem unbelievable, but were seen as uncontroversial and hugely influential, with some having shaped our history as much as mainstream religion.
Find out what it really takes to make lots and lots of quarters, how does a blast of water make a fish tank watertight, how do they blast limestone without blasting it into tiny bits, and why are highlighters yellow.
Language : English
02:32:13 | 1280x720, 23.98 fps | ac3, 48000 Hz, 5:1 | MKV | 2.85 GB Genres : Action | Crime | Drama
When Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent launch an assault on the mob, they let the clown out of the box, the Joker, bent on turning Gotham on itself and bringing any heroes down to his level.
