An very interesting HD docu. from NGC on the needs/importance of transplant surgiries, how people struggle/wait for a particular part of their body to be transplanted and also how such situations are taken in to advantage by Body Parts trafficking groups. Special mention about Chennai/China in body parts trafficking...... which is very sad.
A very interesting HD docu. from NGC about Americas oldest terrorist group, Ku Klux Klan, otherwise known for their racial terrorism and personal interviews of members of that group.
A very interesting docu. about Surfing. Good narration by Dana Brown about some of the worlds best surfing professional's and some secret surfing spots. Very good cinematography, a must watch stuff in HiDef.
A very interesting HD docu. from NGC about treasure trove of human fossils that could challenge rules of human evolution.The story of human evolution is filled with unexpected twists and turns.
A very interesting HD docu. from NGC about some of Alaska's biggest and most powerful machines as their tough crews battle the extreme elements during an Alaska winter to accomplish their missions.
A very good HD docu. from NGC about J.Edgar Hoover the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States. He was instrumental in founding the FBI in 1935, where he remained director until his death in 1972. Late in life, and after his death, Hoover became an increasingly controversial figure.
A very interesting HD docu. about The Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands, Europe) which is a marine freeway and one of the busiest ports. And on this particular day, the Harbour Control's skills and machines are put to the test when three most challenging ships in the world: 'The Berge Star', 'The Savana Express' and 'The Mighty Servant III', respectively known as 'The Mega Deep', 'The Mega Wide' and 'The Mega Tall' are received.
A very interesting HD docu. from NGC about how designers and engineers would build Hoover Dam if they were to re-build the dam from scratch today, using the latest technologies and building techniques.
A very good HD docu. from NGC, and this time it's not about the Pyramid's of Egypt, but it's the Pyramid's of Mexico. Dating back to the era of the Aztec's, where human sacrifice was more severe compared to that of the Egyptians, humans and animals were buried alive. Excavations reveal the remains of sacrifices once witnessed by thousands of spectators.
A very good HD docu. from NGC about sking, where a group of athletes explore extreme sking in Europe and US. Very good cinematography, and some stunning scenic beauty of Europe/US captured in this docu.
A very interesting HD docu. from NGC about the Katana, a weapon so technologically perfect in structure, so formidable in strength and so beautiful in creation.
Aneel - have to appreciate your single-minded enthusiasm in updating this thread. I plan to go through this later on in greater detail. A veritable treasure trove this thread.
Another interesting HD docu. from NGC. The title should have been 42 Time's to Escape Assassination, and Hitler has literally escaped his assassination 42 time, thus being alive to kill himself. The most lucky ruler i guess.
Another interesting HD docu. from NGC. Prior to being the president of the US, Kennedy was in the navy, and his boat was sunk by a Japanese ship and Kennedy and his crew were deserted in the middle of the ocean, but later on they survive and are being helped by the local people of Solomon Islands.
An very interesting HD docu. form NGC about the Baka of Cameroon, who have depended on the rainforest for their survival, and a coffin maker in Ghana, whose source for wood is the same rainforest. Actions that will benefit one will cause harm to the other. Some good background score with the naration.
A very interesting HD docu. from NGC about speculations of the earth, animal life, and plant life might be like if humanity no longer existed and how we humans have contributed to global warming.
It takes you right from 3hrs after human seized to exist upto 25000 yrs after humans seized to exist. Nice one, and must watch.
A very good ngc. HD docu about the 1985 China Airlines suffers an engine flameout off the coast of California and dives 30,000 feet (9,100 m) before regaining control and landing safely in San Francisco.
Another ngc. HD docu about Korean Air Flight 801, a Boeing 747, crashes while attempting to land in heavy rain in Hagta, Guam. Of the 254 people on board, 228 die.
The worst part is, both the mishaps revolve around Human Error's.