The French Officer Who Witnessed the Atomic Bomb in Mururoa I SLICE HISTORY

In August 1945, Sumiteru Taniguchi was just a teenage postman in Nagasaki when the atomic bomb changed his life forever. Horribly burned and left to endure years of pain, he survived to become one of the most powerful witnesses to the human cost of nuclear war. This documentary follows his story through the work of Peter Townsend, who wrote The Postman of Nagasaki, and through Townsend’s daughter Isabelle, who returns to the city decades later to understand why her father was so deeply marked by this encounter. A moving journey through memory, testimony and the long shadow of Nagasaki. Documentary : The Postman from Nagasaki Direction : Mika Kawase, Isabelle Townsend Production : Art True Film (2025)

In 1905, a young French sailor named Victor Bermon set off for the Yangtze River with a camera, and no idea he was witnessing the final years of an empire. Between his official duties and the quiet moments of daily life around him, he captured hundreds of images that no history book would ever record. Through his eyes, and his photographs, we relive imperial China not as a distant historical event, but as one man actually saw it, day by day. Documentary: Snapshot of History : Victor Bermon - An officer on the Yangtze Directed by: Jérôme Lambert & Philippe Picard Production: Bonne Compagnie, ARTE France, ECPAD

The Maya built one of history's most advanced civilizations, mastering astronomy, mathematics and monumental architecture, then vanished, taking most of their secrets with them. In the Yucatan Peninsula, three cities, Coba, Mayapan and Tulum, witnessed the final chapter of this fallen empire. Using cutting-edge 3D reconstructions and the latest archaeological research, this film uncovers what these ruins can finally tell us about how, and why, the Mayan world came to an end. Documentary: MAYAS: the secrets of the last cities Directed by: Benoît et Lucas Poisson Production: AH! production

Canterbury's Bloody Secret History | Britain's Most Historic Towns | Season 2 Episode 5 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Britain's Most Historic Towns takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the hidden history of Britain’s oldest and most remarkable towns. Presented by historian Alice Roberts, the series explores the stories behind historic streets, ancient landmarks, royal connections, battles, trade routes, and the everyday lives of people who shaped Britain’s past. From Roman settlements and medieval towns to the Tudor era and the Industrial Revolution, each episode uncovers how Britain’s towns evolved through centuries of change. By exploring historical sites, speaking with local experts, and revealing forgotten stories, the program brings the past to life in a unique and engaging way. Discover the rich heritage of the United Kingdom through Britain's Most Historic Towns, a captivating history documentary series covering British culture, ancient cities, royal history, architecture, wars, traditions, and the fascinating events that transformed the nation. Follow the journey through time and uncover the secrets hidden within Britain's most historic places.

The Most Secret Underground Bunker of WWII | Britain's Most Historic Towns | Season 2 Episode 1 examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Britain's Most Historic Towns takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the hidden history of Britain’s oldest and most remarkable towns. Presented by historian Alice Roberts, the series explores the stories behind historic streets, ancient landmarks, royal connections, battles, trade routes, and the everyday lives of people who shaped Britain’s past. From Roman settlements and medieval towns to the Tudor era and the Industrial Revolution, each episode uncovers how Britain’s towns evolved through centuries of change. By exploring historical sites, speaking with local experts, and revealing forgotten stories, the program brings the past to life in a unique and engaging way. Discover the rich heritage of the United Kingdom through Britain's Most Historic Towns, a captivating history documentary series covering British culture, ancient cities, royal history, architecture, wars, traditions, and the fascinating events that transformed the nation. Follow the journey through time and uncover the secrets hidden within Britain's most historic places.

As China’s economy surged in the early 21st century, its growing power began reshaping relationships across Asia. From divided Korea and rivalry with Japan to Chinese investment in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the film examines how trade, infrastructure and political influence were extending Beijing’s reach. Travelling through Xinjiang, India, Nepal, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the documentary also explores nationalism, Tibet, democratic freedoms and the tensions surrounding China’s emergence as a regional hegemon. Could economic power restore China’s historic position at the centre of Asia — and would that eventually produce a new empire? Documentary: China: The Rebirth Of An Empire Directed by: Jesse & Jeremy Veverka Production: Veverka Bros Productions (2010)