Artists, academics, and critics discuss the historical origins, original reception, and slow climb to critical acclaim for Eugene Delacroix's painting commemorating the Revolution of 1830, 'Liberty Leading the People.' A woman of the people with a phrygian cap personifying the concept of Liberty leads the people forward over a barricade and the bodies of the fallen, holding the flag of the French Revolution – the tricolour, which again became France's national flag after these events – in one hand and brandishing a bayonetted musket with the other. The figure of Liberty is also viewed as a symbol of France and the French Republic known as Marianne.
In part two, Professor Al-Khalili looks at the 19th century chemists who struggled to impose an order on the apparently random world of the elements. From working out how many there were to discovering their unique relationships with each other, the early scientists' bid to decode the hidden order of the elements was driven by false starts and bitter disputes. But ultimately the quest would lead to one of chemistry's most beautiful intellectual creations - the periodic table.
The film explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is catching up to us in ways once thought to be uniquely human: empathy, emotional intelligence and creativity. AI has the potential to reshape every aspect of our world – but most of us are unaware of what looms on the horizon. This documentary shows viewers what they need to know about a field that is advancing at a dizzying pace, often away from the public eye. Have AI the power to disconnect us from fellow humans? What does it mean when AI makes art? Can really AI interpret and understand human emotions? How is it possible that AI creates sophisticated neural networks that mimic the human brain? The documentary includes interviews with global leaders, commentators and innovators from the AI field, including Geoff Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, Ray Kurzweil and Douglas Coupland, who highlight some of the innovative and cutting-edge AI technologies that are changing our world.
Step into a gripping political thriller that uncovers the unsettling power of Christian fundamentalists in the United States. Backed by millions of dollars and direct ties to government corridors, this movement is not just preaching—they are mobilizing for what they call The Holy War, determined to bring about the prophesied Armageddon. The film takes viewers behind the scenes of their world, exposing the powerful megachurch leaders who rally their followers toward a "final battle" they believe will trigger the Second Coming of Christ. With unprecedented access, Praying for Armageddon explores the alarming intersection of faith, power, and political influence. It reveals how ideology can shape decisions at the highest levels, raising urgent questions about the far-reaching consequences of religious extremism. This is not just a documentary—it’s a wake-up call to understand the forces shaping a precarious future.
Was the famous wooden structure a clever war tactic—or pure invention? This documentary dives into ancient clues, archaeological digs, and expert theories to uncover the truth behind this iconic tale. It challenges long-held beliefs about the fall of Troy. With vivid reenactments and insights from leading historians, it blurs the line between legend and reality, revealing a story more intriguing than we ever imagined.
Beneath the glare of the public eye, a bipartisan congressional crusade shines new light on one of America's most enduring enigmas. Step into a world where testimonies under oath by military and intelligence insiders reveal jaw-dropping claims of a clandestine program studying unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), including recovered materials and non-human biological matter. With candid interviews spanning high-ranking officials, physicists, elected leaders, and military whistleblowers, this documentary peels back the curtain on what the government really knows—and the implications could leave even the staunchest skeptics speechless.
A woman of the people with a phrygian cap personifying the concept of Liberty leads the people forward over a barricade and the bodies of the fallen, holding the flag of the French Revolution – the tricolour, which again became France's national flag after these events – in one hand and brandishing a bayonetted musket with the other. The figure of Liberty is also viewed as a symbol of France and the French Republic known as Marianne.