Building the Perfect Bug: Virology, Rogue Science, and Bioterrorism
Why did Dutch virologist Ron Fouchier and his team of researchers purposely engineer a lethal, airborne bird flu virus? That’s the first of many questions raised in this timely, eye-opening investigation. Why did Fouch..
Cappuccino trail: the global economy in a cup
A 150-pound bag of coffee beans might earn a farmer $50; the "street value" of that same bag-10,000 cups of coffee-is around $20,000. By following the trail of two coffee beans grown in the Peruvian Andes, this program t..
Carlos V: un monarca, un imperio, y una espada
A child of Belgium, a speaker of French, and a Habsburg on his father's side, there was little Spanish about Charles V, yet Spain was the core of his kingdom. This program follows the cosmopolitan "Carlos Quinto," King o..
Cell: The Spark of Life
From hydras to humans, every organism on Earth can trace its ancestry back to the first primitive cell. Will biotechnology one day create a cell outside of that family tree? This program looks at 21st-century genetic sci..
Charity Fraud—Disaster and Illness: Scammed
Altruism in society is revealed through the donations given to charities in times of need. We seek to help others in desperate circumstances by donating money, typically in person or online. Unfortunately, there are thos..
Chemical reactions
What do fireworks, a fried egg, and a rusting truck have in common? They all involve chemical reactions. This program illustrates the mechanics of chemical reactions in five sections: Chemical Reactions (reactants and pr..
Child Development Theorists: Freud to Erikson to Spock . . . and Beyond
Using historical footage and photos in combination with video shot at daycare centers, this program offers an entertaining and enlightening introduction to the major child development theorists, how their theories differ..
China blue
Like no other film before, China Blue is a powerful and poignant journey into the harsh world of sweatshop workers. Shot clandestinely, this is a deep-access account of what both China and the international retailers don..
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China blue [Bonus Material]
(This video is the DVD bonus content material of the original title) Like no other film before, China Blue is a powerful and poignant journey into the harsh world of sweatshop workers. Shot clandestinely, this is a deep..
Christianity
This program sheds light on the evolution and spread of Christianity across 13 centuries of architecture and art. Selected sites and masterpieces include the 8th-century monastic settlement on Inishmurray Island, off the..