A Time For Making
Nine artisans on secluded Gabriola Island reveal the differences between mass manufactured and authentic locally handmade through intimate portraits of their work and lifestyle.
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Combat Forces - S01 E06 - Snipers
Silent, covert, deadly; they are every battle commander's secret weapon. Snipers are the long range killers on the battlefield. We travel to several renowned sniper schools to see them train, learn about their advanced technology weapons and unique field craft.
The Story of german beer
This documentary looks at the history of beer starting with the Sumerians who invented it 5.000 years ago through to the leading export of today and the new trend of the future: craft beer. Prost!
The Story of german beer
This documentary looks at the history of beer starting with the Sumerians who invented it 5.000 years ago through to the leading export of today and the new trend of the future: craft beer. Prost!
Resurrecting a Legend
On the night of June 5th, 1944, a C-47 paratrooper aircraft, nicknamed That’s All, Brother took off from England, to drop Allied fighting men into Normandy, to clear a passage for the tens of thousands of troops lying off the coast. Despite surviving dozens more missions, post war she disappeared. The C-47 that led the invasion armada was either destroyed in Europe, shipped home and broken for parts, or worse still, scrapped and melted.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Sukiyaki
There are various theories regarding the origin of the word Sukiyaki. According to one of the theories, the word suki of Sukiyaki is derived from a farming tool called suki (spade). In this theory it is said that samurai during the Kamakura Period enjoyed hunting and took a rest at a farm house on their way back. They wanted to eat their prey but couldn’t find a suitable pot. So they had to make use of suki, and enjoyed a quick barbeque.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Yudofu
Yudofu is the best in cold season. The people of Kyoto, who are the connoisseurs of tofu, names Morika’s tofu as the No. 1 tofu for Yudofu. Let’s find out why is that.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Tanuki Udon
Udon is a noodle most of Japanese love. You can find Tanuki Udon everywhere in Japan, but the one you find in Kyoto is different from those in other areas.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Yatsuhashi
Yatsuhashi is the representative souvenir gift of Kyoto.There are Yatsuhashi that are hard baked, raw Yatsuhashi, and also Yatsuhashi with sweet bean paste inside.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Tofu Dengaku
Dengaku originally referred to Tofu Dengaku. Tofu cut into rectangular pieces were skewered and topped with miso and then grilled. It is said that it got its name because the shape looked similar to Dengaku priests who did Dengaku ritual dances to pray for good harvest during rice-planting.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Yuzu
In Kyoto there is a land of Yuzu, Japanese citron. That’s Mizuo. Yuzu--its bright yellow peel and distinctive aroma. And yuzu, which has a highly acidic taste has been widely used as an essential seasoning for Kyoto’s cuisine.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Nishin Soba
Because Kyoto city is far from the sea, it used to be very difficult to bring fresh fish in. It was after the WWII that Kyoto people were able to enjoy eating fresh raw fish, thanks to the development of transportation systems. Up to then, they could only eat dried fish. Nishinsoba noodle is the way that Kyoto people enjoyed eating dried fish. However, it has become one of the best local specialities in Kyoto.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Sobaboro
In Japan boro is known as the name of a type of baked cookies made by adding eggs and sugar to wheat flour. Sobaboro is known as a specialty of Kyoto.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Senmaizuke
The pickles in the winter in Kyoto would be Senmaizuke. It is Kyoto’s specialty pickles in winter. You will find out how this pickles got the name of Senmaizuke.
Secret Kyoto - The Secrets of Sabazushi
Fish was brought into the city of Kyoto from the Japan Sea coast, mostly the area called WAKASA. However, it was difficult to bring fresh fish into Kyoto in olden times because of the distance between Kyoto and Wakasa. So how did old people bring fish into Kyoto? The secret is in present Fukui Prefecture, used to be called WAKASA.
The Aviators - S08 E01 - Milestones/RVing Pilots
They say “the process of learning to fly makes you better at… everything.” So while the obvious goal seems to be getting a license, there are actually many other little goals you can achieve and benefit from along the way. Then we introduce a new host: a popular RVer who explores the curious overlap of those who long to explore in the air as well as on the road.
Air Boss - 1. Memphis Part 1: Best Laid Plans and Grudge Matches
Wayne tries to bring his show in on time while everything that can go wrong does; the fan-favorite, "Jet Truck" prepares for a grudge-match race against a rival pilot; and performer, Julie Clark may be forced to cancel her biggest show of the season.
Combat Forces - S01 E22 - 82nd Airborne
Paratroopers are known as force multipliers, shock troops, hell from above. These uniquely trained and incredibly hardy soldiers are tougher, faster and deadlier than normal foot soldiers. They can go where others cannot, jumping from aircraft from as low as 600 feet behind enemy lines in the darkness of night. We join soldiers the members of the famed 82nd Airborne as they train for future combat.
The Coming War on China
The Coming War on China, from award winning journalist John Pilger, reveals what the news doesn’t – that the world’s greatest military power, the United States, and the world’s second economic power, China, both nuclear-armed, may well be on the road to war. Nuclear war is not only imaginable, but planned. The greatest build-up of NATO military forces since the Second World War is under way on the western borders of Russia.
The Coming War on China
The Coming War on China, from award winning journalist John Pilger, reveals what the news doesn’t – that the world’s greatest military power, the United States, and the world’s second economic power, China, both nuclear-armed, may well be on the road to war. Nuclear war is not only imaginable, but planned. The greatest build-up of NATO military forces since the Second World War is under way on the western borders of Russia.
The Coming War on China
The Coming War on China, from award winning journalist John Pilger, reveals what the news doesn’t – that the world’s greatest military power, the United States, and the world’s second economic power, China, both nuclear-armed, may well be on the road to war. Nuclear war is not only imaginable, but planned. The greatest build-up of NATO military forces since the Second World War is under way on the western borders of Russia.
The Millinery Lesson
95 year old Marie O’Regan went from being a refugee to hatmaker to Queen Elizabeth II. Her extraordinary story starts in Istanbul in 1915. She escapes the Armenian holocaust by moving to Paris and working in the heyday of couture millinery. She continues to London and the House of Dior and passes on her wealth of knowledge to students at the London College of Fashion and the Royal College of Art. She becomes milliner to HM Elizabeth II but continues to teach students in her house in London.
The Millinery Lesson
95 year old Marie O’Regan went from being a refugee to hatmaker to Queen Elizabeth II. Her extraordinary story starts in Istanbul in 1915. She escapes the Armenian holocaust by moving to Paris and working in the heyday of couture millinery. She continues to London and the House of Dior and passes on her wealth of knowledge to students at the London College of Fashion and the Royal College of Art. She becomes milliner to HM Elizabeth II but continues to teach students in her house in London.
Air Boss - 6. Pensacola Part 2: Overcome
Iconic pilot, John Mohr gets ready to take to the sky one last time this season, but with a tragic event still weighing heavily on his mind, the question of his safety quickly becomes too real for Wayne and Rob to ignore.
Air Boss - 4. Sun 'N Fun Part 2: Living To See Another Day
In the wake of the worst storm Sun 'N Fun has ever experienced, Wayne and the air show volunteers must comb through the destruction and pick up the pieces in hopes of saving Sun 'N Fun from an untimely end.
Air Boss - 2. Memphis Part 2: Dark Skies and Jet Trucks
Performer, Julie Clark's hopes for a make-up flight in Memphis and performances are jeopardized as bad weather threatens to shut down the last day of the air show.
Air Boss - 5. Pensacola Part 1: A Tragic Season
Wayne and announcer, Rob Reider reflect on a year marked by tragedy as they prepare for the last show of the season, praying that it all comes to a safe conclusion.
Air Boss - 1. Memphis Part 1: Best Laid Plans and Grudge Matches
Wayne tries to bring his show in on time while everything that can go wrong does; the fan-favorite, "Jet Truck" prepares for a grudge-match race against a rival pilot; and performer, Julie Clark may be forced to cancel her biggest show of the season.
Air Boss - 3. Sun 'N Fun Part 1: The Oncoming Storm
What starts out as severe storm, preventing the arrival of the headlining US Navy Blue Angels, quickly turns into a worst-case-scenario as Sun 'N Fun braces itself for the arrival of a tornado.