Philippe Pétain

On the sidelines of history, some characters, often ignored of the greater public have, in the shadows, had a decisive weight on the most important...

A "talking head" documentary that relives the fascinating and furious career of John Woo - from his early work, and emergence as a director, to his...

In 1939, just finished the Spanish Civil War, Spanish republican photographer Francesc Boix escapes from Spain; but is captured by the Nazis in 1940...

Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. He firmly believes that these...

The life of Frank Sinatra, as an actor and singer and the steps along the way that led him to become such an icon.

French chef and American institution Julia Child revolutionized home cooking in the United States, but the late bloomer did not begin her career...

A captivating and personal detective story that uncovers the truth behind the childhood of Michaël Prazan's father, who escaped from...

Mountain men Joseph R Walker was probably the first non-Indian to see Yosemite, in 1833, but not until the California militia entered the valley...

One man's inspiring story of hope, resilience and survival amidst the brutal fight to free East Timor.