documentaries
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The Trailer For The Man Who Unlocked The Universe Is A Gorgeous Mixture Of Science And Action
Video: There’s a new docudrama coming out tomorrow about the life of Ulugh Beg, an obscure medieval astronomer who made Samarkand, now Uzbekistan, a thriving centre of culture and science in the 15th century.
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This Incredible New Footage Of A Butterfly Laying Eggs Will Make You Love Bugs
If you haven’t taken a moment to really look at butterflies, you’re missing out. They’re more than just colourful bugs – they’re a group of insects consisting of almost 20,000 species of all sorts of incredible shapes and sizes. Their magic truly comes alive when you look up close.
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The Second Trailer For The Blue Planet Sequel Reminds Us The World Is Still Worth Protecting
We’ve got nine long days to wait until the sequel to the BBC’s spectacular 2001 nature documentary, Blue Planet, airs on October 29 in the UK. Fortunately, the BBC has blessed us with a second trailer for Planet Earth II, which looks like it will make even the most extravagant Hollywood blockbusters pale in comparison.
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Rare 1970s DC Vs. Marvel Documentary Time-Travels Back To Glory Days Of Old-School Comics
“Maybe you think comics are pictures of people walking and talking and beating each other up. Well, comics are art, which means… new ideas, new innovations.” A rarely seen 1978 documentary about the comics business has shown up online for the very first time, and it’s must-watch material for folks who want to see some…