In The Subways of Tashkent, host Joanna Lumley explores the transformation of Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, which was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1966. Under Soviet rule, the city was rebuilt, including the construction of its 29 subway stations, each with unique architectural design that celebrates Uzbekistan's rich culture and history. From honoring space exploration to paying tribute to national exports like cotton, these subway stations are not only functional but also serve as a testament to the country's resilience and pride. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Communism vs. Capitalism During the Cold War Years, host Andrew Marr describes the post-World War II world, in which the United States and Soviet Union were in competition, as each country sought supremacy. While the U.S. capitalized on economic prosperity, space exploration and the arms race defined the Cold War era. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In Competitive Strategies on the Coral Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how grouper and lionfish handle being predators in the same space in the coral reef. Learn how a pair of harlequin shrimp attempt to take a starfish for a meal. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Neil Armstrong and the Moon Landing, host Dermot O'Leary recounts the dramatic moments during the Apollo 11 landing. Despite a critical error code and lost communication, Neil Armstrong remained calm under pressure, ensuring a successful descent to the Moon. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In The Subways of Tashkent, host Joanna Lumley explores the transformation of Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, which was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1966. Under Soviet rule, the city was rebuilt, including the construction of its 29 subway stations, each with unique architectural design that celebrates Uzbekistan's rich culture and history. From honoring space exploration to paying tribute to national exports like cotton, these subway stations are not only functional but also serve as a testament to the country's resilience and pride. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Communism vs. Capitalism During the Cold War Years, host Andrew Marr describes the post-World War II world, in which the United States and Soviet Union were in competition, as each country sought supremacy. While the U.S. capitalized on economic prosperity, space exploration and the arms race defined the Cold War era. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In Competitive Strategies on the Coral Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how grouper and lionfish handle being predators in the same space in the coral reef. Learn how a pair of harlequin shrimp attempt to take a starfish for a meal. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Neil Armstrong and the Moon Landing, host Dermot O'Leary recounts the dramatic moments during the Apollo 11 landing. Despite a critical error code and lost communication, Neil Armstrong remained calm under pressure, ensuring a successful descent to the Moon. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.