Tokyo Phoenix

Hiroshima, The Fall of Japan - Hidden Traces

52m

Hiroshima, The Fall of Japan - Hidden Traces

2024•52m

On August 6, 1945, the B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb, called Little Boy, on Hiroshima, killing over 140,000 people by the end of the year.

How American Occupation Helped Rebuild Japan After WW2

1h32m

How American Occupation Helped Rebuild Japan After WW2

2019•1h32m

In the 1990s, Japan's stock market fell by 80% and housing prices dropped by up to 84%, leading to a deep economic crisis.

2019

44m

Berlin in Ruins: Life After the Fall of Nazi Germany Uncensored

2026•44m

In July 1945, Berlin faced immense destruction and uncertainty as residents navigated the challenges of rebuilding amid rising Cold War tensions.

Berlin in Ruins: Life After the Fall of Nazi Germany Uncensored

2026

2h34m

Berlin 1945: How A City Fell Apart

2024•2h34m

Over 1,300 people were left homeless after a heavy bombing attack on Berlin on January 4, 1945, as the city faced the final days of World War II.

Berlin 1945: How A City Fell Apart

The Story Of Paris' German Occupation

50m

The Story Of Paris' German Occupation

2017•50m

Ration cards became more valuable than identity cards in Paris during the German occupation, as food shortages left many residents starving.

How London Was Rebuilt From Its Ashes

46m

How London Was Rebuilt From Its Ashes

2023•46m

Londoners were desperate to stop the Great Fire from reaching the Tower and losing everything.

2023

51m

What Living In London Was Like During The Blitz

2017•51m

600,000 children were evacuated from London in just three days as the city braced for the bombings of World War II.

What Living In London Was Like During The Blitz

Metropolis on the Edge: The Revival of New York

2h5m

Metropolis on the Edge: The Revival of New York

2025•2h5m

Half a million serious crimes were reported in New York City in 1990, marking the worst crime year in the city's history.

2025

1h6m

Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History

2019•1h6m

The 1918 influenza pandemic killed more people worldwide than combat during World War One.

Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History

2019

22m

Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi

2025•22m

In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi served as a pivotal religious site where priestesses delivered prophecies attributed to the god Apollo.

Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi

2025

47m

Why Did Nasa Secretly Send 6 Men To The Bottom Of The Ocean In 1969?

2026•47m

In July 1969, NASA conducted a secret experiment involving six men in the PX-15 submarine, exploring the depths of the Gulf Stream for 30 days.

Why Did Nasa Secretly Send 6 Men To The Bottom Of The Ocean In 1969?

2026

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Paper City

2021•1h20m•★8.0TMDB

Over 100,000 people died during the US air raid on eastern Tokyo on 10 March 1945, which destroyed a quarter of the city.

Paper City

2021

1h19m

Tokyo Noise

2002•1h19m•★8.3TMDB

Nobuyoshi Araki, alongside game designer Shono and musician Mayuko Hino, explores Tokyo's vibrant visual culture, gaming innovations, and unique soundscapes.

Tokyo Noise

2002

1h30m

Hiroshima: The Aftermath

2015•1h30m•★8.1TMDB

Seventy years after the bombings, survivors from Japan and the United States share their firsthand accounts of the devastation and its lasting impact.

Hiroshima: The Aftermath

2015

39m

The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

2011•39m•★6.9TMDB

On March 11, 2011, a tsunami struck Japan's Tōhoku region, causing widespread destruction and prompting survivors to share their stories of loss and recovery.

The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

2011

1h15m

Japan's Tsunami: Caught on Camera

2011•1h15m•★6.0TMDB

A massive tsunami struck Japan's northeastern coast in 2011, engulfing towns like Sendai and causing widespread destruction.

Japan's Tsunami: Caught on Camera

2011

56m

Japan: 3 Generations of Avant-Garde Architects

1989•56m•★10.0TMDB

Six influential architects, including Tadao Ando and Kazuyo Sejima, reshape Japanese architecture by blending traditional styles with modern materials.

Japan: 3 Generations of Avant-Garde Architects

1989

1h3m

Tokyo Waka

2013•1h3m•★6.8TMDB

20,000 crows fly over Tokyo, serving as symbols of nature and observers of urban life in a city that blends ancient traditions with modern changes.

Tokyo Waka

2013

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