The long search with Ronald Eyre: the way of the ancestors
There are almost 200 million people scattered across the world who belong to tribal religions that are local, exclusive and frequently animist - i.e., they believe that inanimate objects and natural phenomena possess a s..
The long search with Ronald Eyre: there is no God but God
It is said in Islam that every child is born Muslim by nature: he has the belief in his heart of one God. Over 400 million people profess Islam, and its numbers are said to be growing. In this program we travel to Egypt ..
Time to Shape Up
Picking up on the scenario begun in Living Through the Heart Attack, this video follows Jim Alexander as he learns how to reduce the risk of another heart attack by lowering his cholesterol and triglyceride levels throug..
Transforming Food: A Global Look at Genetic Modification
While the debate over genetically modified foods is far from settled, a growing number of food producers are taking a GM-friendly approach. This program presents arguments in favor of GM technology and suggests ways in w..
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiovascular Risk
“An increase in body weight has been associated with more than 60 chronic illnesses,” says Louis Aronne, M.D., one of the world’s foremost experts in obesity and author of the best-seller The Skinny. In this progra..
Understanding Fat
The miracle that once helped humans survive has turned into a curse and America's #1 health obsession - fat. Using case studies and the latest research and statistics, this program provides a well-balanced understanding ..
Using Surgical Instruments
This video defines a variety of surgical instruments and discusses their functions in surgical procedures. It also covers basic surgical maneuvers that are common to all operations, including cutting, dissecting, graspin..
What Are Science and Technology Doing to Assist Our Fashion and Textile Industries? Ever Wondered?
Carpet designed specifically to assist the elderly, garments created to repel both fire and knives, highly desirable golden fleece that’s impervious to decay, environmentally sound fiberglass made using local natural f..
Women in classical Greek drama
They gave their names to some of the most memorable plays in Western history, and, thousands of years later, they are still very much a presence in contemporary culture. Who were the women of classical Greek drama? In th..