Genghis Khan

49 min 52 sec

Beaumont Newhall: The History of Photography

Beaumont Newhall, who died in 1993, was the author of “The History of Photography,” probably the single most important book on the subject. Learn about photography from the premier scholar of the medium, and meet some of his students. Orginally broadcast on New Mexico PBS station KNME-TV.

25 min 33 sec

A History Of Sci-Fi Television

A rare documentary of science fiction on American television. During half an hour you will watch a synthesis of what was the first forty years of the science fiction production for television. From precursors as “Rocky Jones, Space Ranger”, “Space Patrol” and “Flash Gordon”, to cult series of Irwin Allen (“The Time Tunnel”, “Lost in Space”, “Journey to the Botton of the Sea” and “Land of Giants”). The documentary will glimpse at the best of the genre and bring a surprise that will please very much the fans of “Star Trek”. The phenomenon is remembered through a 14 minutes special tribute with a collection of hilarious out-takes of funny goofs made by the actors that was wonderfully edited and given to the cast members as souvenirs. The scenes had been selected from all the three seasons. And the emotions do not stop there. You will remember scenes of “Tom Corbett’s Space Cadet”, “Captain Video”, “Kolchak, The Night Stalker”, “One Step Beyond”, “The Twilight Zone”, “The Invaders”, “Superman”, “Outer Limits”, “Night Gallery”, “The Prisoner”, “Battlestar Gallactica”, “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”, “Logan’s Run”, “Six Million Dollar Man”, “The Bionic Woman”, “Hulk”, and some episodes of fantasy series such as “Batman”, “Captain America” and “Wonder Woman”. These classics inspire the current productions still on tv today. An essential document for fans and researchers of Science Fiction. 

30 min 11 sec

The Bloody History of Fascism

Fascism is known as an ideology that was born and flourished in the 20th century. Because of fascism, the peoples of Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan suffered terribly and were subjected to frightful savagery. In this film, you will explore the origins of fascist ideology which rest on old pagan cultures and its link to Darwin’s theory of evolution, which has formed the basis of various aggressive ideologies all over the world, from the 19th century up to the present day.

43 min 36 sec

Magic Weed – History Of Marijuana

Marijuana has been used throughout history in many different cultures around the world. Today, it is the second most popular “recreational drug” that causes mystical experiences, which heightens ones, feelings. The first being alcohol.

It has been used around the world for other purposes. In some primitive tribes of South America, Africa, and India, “cannabis” is used in religious ceremonies and for medical purposes.

Marijuana was first described in print in a Chinese book of medicine, “Herbal,” in the 2nd century B.C., and was used in China as an anesthetic 5,000 years ago. The ancient Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and East Indians used the drug to control muscle spasms, reduce pain, and to treat indigestion.

As early as 1611, marijuana was cultivated for its fiber in Jamestown, Virginia. In 19th century America, the medical profession for treating spastic conditions, headaches, labor pains, insomnia, and menstrual cramps used it. It is still used as a medicine in the Middle East and in Asia.

48 min 25 sec