Among the thousands of animal species in existence, man chose to focus his interest in just a few. Some he made his companions, others his slaves... some became the personification of evil, others - A gift of God... some are eaten, while otehrs are sacred. For those few species in contact with man, history was altered- It no longer relates to natural history but to Animal Destiny.
        The interest of Animal Destiny lies in its original concept and approach - Not a scientific or natural one, but a true saga of manking's relationship with these animals. The historic, religious and social elements that forge this relationship and its effect on the natural history of each species. Whether lyrical, humorous or tragic, Animal Destiny is a veritable history of the animal kingdom which also gives unusual insights into the history of mankind.
        Animal Destiny features original sequences shot in the four corners of the world that contain exceptional visuals of dramatizations in natural settings, archival documents, collections from museums and the daily life of these animals. The series also has precise factual information and surprising revelations presented by a variety of sources.

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The American Civil War is one of the most studied military conflicts in the world. There have been numerous books, films and documentaries that have looked at almost every aspect of the war, yet none have taken you directly to the battle line to see the action from the soldier’s point of view. With the help of several thousand living history re-enactors, The Civil War goes beyond the fog of war and allows you to experience the glory and heartache of the battles that changed war forever.

Through personal letters, official reports and diaries, viewers will come to understand not only the battle, but also the political and personal reasons why the Americans took arms. The captivating period photography, the authentic Civil War-era music and the fascinating living history reenactments bring to life this enormous struggle and allow future generations to bear witness to events that forged our nation.

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In association with The Learning Channel, History Television, Canal D, Omer/ Kol Ha’Emet Productions and TelAd [Israel]

COUNTERFORCE is a 3x1-hour non-fiction television series that takes viewers inside the world’s elite anti-terrorist units. Featuring emotional and visually striking accounts of real-life anti-terrorist missions and actual training, COUNTERFORCE reveals the inner workings of elite anti-terrorist units such as the United States Army 1 st Special Forces Operational Detachment [a.k.a.: Delta Force], Ya’mas, the Israeli Undercover Border Guard, the Bethlehem Police Force and the NYPD Emergency Services Unit, among others. Never-before-seen documentary footage and interviews with high-profile international political figures are also featured. Broadly, the series investigates the three distinctly different categories of elite units actively engaged in the global war against terrorism. Episode #1, “Badges Without Borders: Inside the Diplomatic Security Service” , examines the highly skilled and extremely secretive American diplomatic security force. Episode #2, “Thin Blue Line” looks at how various countries’ law enforcement and intelligence agencies [e.g. Israel’s Mossad, the New York Emergency Security Unit and Austria’s Special Forces] meet their respective challenges in facing terrorism. And Episode #3, “Brothers in Arms”, reveals how the elite units of national military forces such as the U.S. Delta Force, the UK’s SAS and Germany’s GSG-9, struggle to represent the anti-terrorist interests of their governments.

Featuring:

• US Army 1 st Special Forces Operational Detachment [a.k.a.: Delta Force]
• GEK Cobra [Austria]
• Ya’mas - Israeli Border Guard Undercover Unit
• SAS - Special Air Service
• Grenzschutgruppe-GSG-9 [Germany]
• US State Department Diplomatic Security Service
• US Army Rangers
• Yonkers Emergency Service Unit
• NYPD Emergency Service Unit

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Are there ancient messages relevant to today built into the great cathedrals of the world? Many believe so and evidence to suggest there were more forces at work during their construction hundreds of years ago is forthcoming even today.

Recently new evidence through science has called into question whether these ancient and fascinating edifices were constructed by the Egyptians at all. For centuries, man has attempted to answer the question as to how these wonders were constructed

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Through the corridors of time, the suffering of wars and the uncertainty of ever-changing empires, one city stands invincible - a fortress of belief, determination, intrigue and mystery. A salute to 3000 years of Jerusalem.

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EPISODE SYNOPSIS

VOODOO

Voodoo has traditionally been mistaken for superstition when it is in fact, a legitimate religion. Travel to Haiti with Mysterious Forces Beyond to investigate Voodoo, as the legends of the rites and rituals, zombies and possession unfold.

REINCARNATION

Examine the work of therapists who explore past life regression through hypnosis, and meet the skeptics who attribute these beliefs to over-zealous therapists. We investigate the claims of those who believe they have been here before and those that prove they have through historical records.

FORTEAN TIMES

Charles Fort (1874-1932) whose passion for challenging scientific dogma and archiving scientific anomalies set the standard for objective investigation of paranormal phonemes, is the focus of examination in this episode.

NATURE SPIRITS

Fairies, trolls and leprechauns. “ Little people” exist in legend from Europe to the native peoples of North America. Is there any truth to the lore? Mysterious Forces Beyond travels to Ireland to investigate the spirits of Nature.

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A series that contrasts, compares and illustrates the differences between various correctional facilities and their methods of rehabilitation, PRISONS OF THE WORLD traverses the globe to find examples of the most unique, notorious, historical and peculiar jails ever built and the philosophy behind each one. Beyond that, the series is a comparison of differing values, law systems and the philosophies of societies as well as their treatment of the incarcerated.

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Part One: ORACLES & REVELATIONS

The 21 st Century, will it bring the end of the world or a new golden age?

Part One: ORACLES & REVELATIONS explores prophecies of destruction and renewal from the first Christians to the Atomic Age, from Nostradamus to Native Americans. It offers a sweeping panorama of man’s fascination with the millennial myth. Featuring: millennial scholars Hillel Schwartz, Richard Landes and Stephen O’Leary; historians Charles Strozier, Michael Grosso & Daniel Wojcik; Nostradamus expert John Hogue, evangelist Jerry Falwell and Investigator of Unusual Claims James Randi.

Part Two: PROPHECIES & PREDICTIONS The New Century…what will it bring? The return of Jesus, or transformation to a New Age? Environmental catastrophe, or a global society driven by technological change?

Part Two: PROPHECIES & PREDICTIONS explores visions of the future, from nuclear Armageddon to an evolution of consciousness, from cataclysmic earth changes to a sustainable world.

Featuring: Michael Drosnin, Author of TheBible Code; Scientist Stephen Hawkings, scientist and environmental experts Anne Ehrlich & Steven Schneider; futurist William Knoke and astronaut and psychic explorer Edgar Mitchell; UFO researcher Bud Hopkins; New Age activist Marianne Williamson; millennial scholars Hillel Schwartz, Richard Landes and Stephen O’Leary; historians Charles Strozier, Michael Grosso & Daniel Wojcik; Nostradamus expert John Hogue, evangelists Robert Schuller & Jerry Falwell; Psychic Researchers Dick & Tara Sutphen; New Age author Starhawk; and Investigator of Unusual Claims James Randi.

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7 Episodes 60 minutes each Frank Capra’s series of the greatest World War II battles: Prelude to War, The Nazi Strike, Divide and Conquer, The Battle of Britain, The Battle of Russia, The Battle of China, War Comes to America.

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THE GREAT MAMMALS

Disembark on a spectacular journey into deepest Africa and explore the lives of the most renowned mammals roaming the wild. The Great Mammals features giraffes, (the “watchers of the Savannah“; both the reticulated & the Rothchild species), zebras (a word which, in Swahili, means “striped donkey”), rhinoceros (both black & white), the largest bovine species in Africa – the Buffaloes, Hippopotamus (the third largest land mammal), the notorious crocodiles and the spectacular elephants. “The Great Mammals” cover the lives, habitat, mating rituals and survival methods of these magnificent creatures as well as their plight since man has invaded their domain.

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WITNESS TO HISTORY- Milestones of the 20th Century documents the path of the human experience through the twentieth century- The political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific advancements and social upheaval that made this century one of the most critical and turbulent periods in human history. The series traces the global milestones of our era assembled from the archival vaults of Pathè and the BBC, two of the oldest and most respected news gathering organizations in the world, and produced by the acclaimed documentarian, Gary Tarpinian. Through extensive research, this important historical document presents a narrative portrait of the significant events that shook our world and changed our lives forever.

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Over the past century what was once taken as hard fact regarding people, places and events in the Bible are now being disputed. Today the Bible is being challenged as an accurate reflection of history, the events written on her pages being seen more as a collection of legends, written long after the time traditionally attributed to Biblical events. Biblical archeologists have come to the Holy Land with the hope of finding clues to unravel perplexing questions about events in the Bible which conceals a potential storehouse of archeological finds, whose discovery could change the way we look at the Bible. Myth or reality, fact or fiction. Through the excavations at these sites in the Holy Land, archeologists hope to shed light on this disputed issue resolving conflicts between the Bible scholars and historical scientists.

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Globalization engulfs every aspect of our lives – It is changing our workplaces, career paths, lifestyles and communities. THE GLOBAL GENERATION takes you inside this brave new world – From the cities of Europe, through North America to the underbelly of Latin America.

THE GLOBAL GENERATION portrays the conflict between human needs and economic expediency. It brings to life a complex struggle between the winners and losers of the globalization process. It documents the backlash brewing among many people who are either not on board or are in danger of being swamped by the current technological revolution.

Each of our six half-hour episodes interweaves several real-life stories and experiences illustrating why, as globalization gains momentum, there is a feeling by many that this process is out of control – From protesters venting their anger to those left behind. THE GLOBAL GENERATION explains what globalization means to everyone and the human impact it has on our world.

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