Taiwan - On the Brink of War | Full Documentary on the impending threat of war with China (2024)

Split: A Divided America is a powerful and provocative documentary that journeys across the country to confront one of the most pressing issues of our time: the growing political and cultural divide in the United States. Directed by Kelly Nyks, the film blends emotional, street-level interviews with sharp insights from influential figures such as Noam Chomsky, Tucker Carlson, Jesse Jackson, Al Franken, Amy Goodman, Nicholas Kristof, and Robert Putnam, offering a panoramic view of the forces fueling polarization. Rather than delivering partisan answers, Split presents a bold, unfiltered look at how we got here—and what it might take to heal. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 03:43 - How is the US divided? Republican or Democrat? Urban or rural? Rich or poor? ▷ 16:20 - Can we talk about Politics? Debates, uncivil discourse and filibustering ▷ 25:41 - What role does faith play in politics? Religion. abortion, gay marriage ▷ 34:14 - Does the media divide? The best story, Increasing market share / Maximizing views / ▷ 43:11 - Do politics divide? Negative campaigning, branding and interest groups ▷

The Coming War on China | Investigate Asia Documentary from 2016 The documentary "The Coming War on China, from award-winning journalist John Pilger, reveals how 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. The rise of China is viewed in Washington as a threat to American dominance. To counter this, President Obama announced during his term a ‘pivot to Asia’, which meant that almost two-thirds of all US naval forces would be transferred to Asia and the Pacific. A policy which has been taken up by his successor Donald Trump, who during his election campaign said: “We can’t continue to allow China to rape our country and that’s what they’re doing”. Filmed on five possible front-lines across Asia and the Pacific over two years, the story is told in chapters that connect a secret and ‘forgotten’ past to the rapacious actions of great power today and to a resistance, of which little is known in the West. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate

The Bridge of Mostar was an ancient architectural wonder. Its destruction was a symbol of ethnic hatred. When the bridge was blown up during the Croat–Bosniak War, the world watched in horror as the representation of peace and unity seemed to be lost forever. Rebuilding it was an essential step in healing the wounds of the conflict. However, no plans for the original bridge were believed to exist. Top experts from around the globe came together to unravel the mystery of how such a magnificent structure could have been built more than 400 years ago. Is it possible to reconstruct a medieval bridge using original methods while also meeting contemporary safety standards? ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:04 - Bridge of Mostar ▷ 51:52 - Credits ------- ------- Mostar lies two hours south of the capital Sarajevo. Before the war, the bridge of Mostar was a tourist spot, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Acropolis in Athens. People came from all over the world to see the bridge, a symbol of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and

Death has major practical and symbolical impact on politics. Is there an ideal life expectancy for a society to function. And what happens when one person’s death becomes more important than another’s? Shot around the world on 100 locations in 25 countries tackling death from the physical, spiritual, creative, commercial and political angle. A father and his 8 years old daughter whose mother has died lead through five episodes. They travel the world and appreciate life the more they learn about death and how different cultures deal with it in various ways. - - - - - This is an entertaining and inspiring series on the one thing we know for sure: that there is an end. The presence of death in our lives is far larger than we often think, and it has a fascinating effect on how we lead our lives. This series will probe this often yielded subject with humour, curiosity, openness and respect. High production value, solid research, shifts between individual examples and macro level are some key words. The cases in each episode will be

Russians at War is a rare, unauthorized look inside a Russian battalion during the invasion of Ukraine. Filmed by director Anastasia Trofimova, the documentary follows soldiers, medics, and newly drafted men as they move from the rear to some of the war’s deadliest front lines, including Krasny Liman and Bakhmut. Through candid conversations, frontline footage, and scenes of daily survival, the film reveals a complex portrait of the people fighting on Russia’s side: their motivations, fears, disillusionment, and the heavy toll of the conflict. From young conscripts to seasoned volunteers, from drone operators to medics retrieving the dead, Russians at War shows the human reality behind official narratives—exposing a world of confusion, loss, shifting beliefs, and the personal cost of a war many struggle to understand. Unauthorized and filmed at significant personal risk, the documentary offers a perspective rarely seen: Russian soldiers speaking freely about a war that has reshaped their lives, their families, and their country. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 03:44 - Ilya, a Ukranian fighting on Russia's side, says goodbye to his family ▷ 05:43

Following the American Civil War, the Government's greatest military concern was the increasing ferocity of fighting between pioneers and the Native Americans. How did these skirmishes grow into a full-blown war with legendary figures like Crazy Horse and General Custer? From executive producer Robert Redford, Robert Redford’s The West explores the dramatic evolution of the American West, when cowboys, Indians, outlaws and sheriffs populated the land. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!