Intrigue in Istanbul – Discovery Planet Explorer Special

Documentary examines attempts by 13th century crusaders, 16th century harem slaves, Gestapo killers and KGB moles to seize Istanbul and rule the world. Also visits monuments that sparked their megalomania: the opulent Pera Palas Hotel, built for passengers of the Orient Express; Christendom’s once-greatest church, the Hagia Sophia; the 400-room Topkapi Palace; and the underground Cistern of a Thousand and One Columns.

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/469604/Intrigue-in-Istanbul/

http://www.amazon.com/Intrigue-Istanbul-VHS/dp/6304880820

Jerusalem City of Heaven – Discovery

Documentary portrait of Jerusalem presented through the eyes of the people who live there. Also shows rites performed at the city’s most venerated shrines: the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/467398/Jerusalem-City-of-Heaven/

http://www.amazon.com/Jerusalem-City-Heaven-VHS-Jerusalem-City/dp/6304880928

http://www.cnemay.com/jerusalem-city-of-heaven-3-dvd-discovery-channel-p-869.html?language=en

http://www.atlanticproductions.co.uk/productions/landmark/jerusalem-city-of-heaven/

Jerusalem Within These Walls – NG

Jerusalem’s Old City is a tiny enclave where some of history’s greatest dramas have been enacted. Busy and colorful, it is the fountainhead of three major religions, the site of many of the world’s most venerated shrines, and home to 26,000 people of profoundly different cultures who live side by side in a fragile peace. Jerusalem: Within These Walls offers a kaleidoscopic view of the city and its people as they are today-the remarkable outcome of 3,000 years of history, hope, and faith.

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/jerusalem_within_these_walls

http://docuwiki.net/index.php?title=Jerusalem:_Within_these_Walls

http://www.amazon.com/National-Geographics-Jerusalem-Within-These/dp/6304475195

Bali Masterpiece of the Gods – NG

Travel to Bali, a tiny enchanting island in the Indonesian archipelago that many revere as Heaven on Earth. Born of fiery volcanic eruptions, this isolated paradise is made up of two thousand square miles of spectacular mountains, enticing beaches and flourishing rice terraces. This distant land is home to an extraordinary culture where artistic expression serves to please the gods and placate the demons. Experience the intensity of religious beliefs through haunting music, exotic dance and mysterious rituals that animate every aspect of Balinese life. Join National Geographic for a feast that will fill your senses in Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods.

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/bali_masterpiece_of_the_gods

http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/200713/National-Geographic-Bali-Masterpiece-of-the-Gods/overview

http://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Bali-Masterpiece-Gods/dp/6304840284

Home

Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. The movie was released simultaneously on June 5, 2009 in cinemas across the globe, on DVD, Blu-ray, television, and on YouTube, opening in 181 countries. The film was financed by PPR, a French multinational holding company specializing in retail shops and luxury brands, as part of their PR strategy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_(2009_film)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014762/

Cities of the Underworld

In every major metropolis, skyscrapers loom above, taxis and vendors clamor at street level, and subways rumble below. But deeper beneath the hectic surface lie other, silent worlds, each with its own mysterious and fascinating history.

Atlas – Discovery

Discovery Atlas is a documentary television series on the Discovery Channel and Discovery HD Theater which focuses on the cultural, sociological, and natural aspects of various countries by exploring their different peoples, traditions, and lands. The documentary follows the lives and individual struggles of locals, while taking in-depth looks at the countries’ history and culture. There have been a total of eight episodes to air as of yet on the Discovery Channel: the first episode, Discovery Atlas: China Revealed aired October 1, 2006, and was followed by Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed, Brazil Revealed, and Australia Revealed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_Atlas

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0958523/

http://store.discovery.com/discovery-atlas/index.php?v=discovery_dvds-books_shows_discovery-atlas

Francesco’s Venice

Francesco’s Venice was a four part BBC television documentary series hosted by Francesco da Mosto and first broadcast on BBC2 in 2004. The series follows da Mosto as he explores the history of Venice, beginning with its creation in the 5th century and concluding in the modern era. Each episode focuses upon a certain area of Venetian history, interlaced with various anecdotes from da Mosto’s own experiences and family history. A book of the same name was published to accompany the series in 2004.

Episodes
1 Blood (da Mosta family history, Doge of Venice, origins of Venice St. Mark, St. Mark’s Square)
2 Beauty (Andrea Palladio, Marco Polo, Rialto Bridge, The Venetian Empire)
3 Sex (Antonio Vivaldi, Black Death, Giacomo Casanova, Napoleon’s Invasion)
4 Death (Byron, Venetian Conservationist Movement, tourism, Venice’s future)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco’s_Venice

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Francescos-Venice-Complete-BBC-Series/dp/B000F3T918

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007zq9t

India Kingdom of the Tiger – IMAX

Journey across India, a breathting land shaped by a myriad of cultures, customs and traditions. Come face to face with the Bengal Tiger and explore the spectular work of this majestic creature with stunning clarity, captured as only IMAX technology can. Inspired by the writing of Jim Corbett, who pioneered wildlife conservation in this country, Kingdom Of The Tiger is a glorious tribute to this magnificent land. Soar over blue-hazed Himalayan peaks and sweep down towards the thundering Indian Ocean as we celebrate the power and beauty of India’s greatest ambassador – the mighty Bengal Tiger. Includes DTS Digital Surround audio track.