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A woman walks alone across Tibet, seeking ancient teachings and spiritual traditions that are at risk of disappearing amid modernization.
American troops discovered a vast horde of secret Nazi files in a cave in central Germany, revealing Heinrich Himmler's obsession with the Aryan 'master race'.
China's rule over Tibet faces scrutiny as the Communist regime's control over the region's Buddhist population and the Dalai Lama's succession is examined.
Ganden Monastery, built in 1409, once housed as many as 7,000 monks but now has a community of about 400 under close scrutiny.
Mount Kailash in Tibet is sacred to Hinduists and Buddhists, yet remains unclimbed.
2400 children attend a Tibetan school in India after fleeing their homeland, risking their lives to escape the Chinese occupation and seek a better future.
Yunnan covers an area larger than Germany and is home to 48 million people, including 25 distinct ethnicities with unique cultural practices.
8,000 people live in the small town of Gansa, where traditional Tibetan life coexists with the influence of Chinese governance.
In 1938, a team of elite Nazi scientists embarked on an expedition to Tibet, seeking evidence to link the Aryan race to the lost civilization of Atlantis.
At nearly 13 years old, Erchema must decide between continuing her education or staying in her village to help her family with daily tasks.
Two brothers fled Tibet 30 years ago, one killed in an ambush, while the other now returns to his homeland after decades in exile.
Tibet's high-altitude plateau, sitting at 42,000 feet, is home to diverse wildlife, including the largest macaque species that thrives in harsh conditions.
China has over 1,000 overseas military bases, a fact that raises concerns about its growing influence as it becomes the world's largest economy.
Three million people inhabit the Tibet Autonomous Region, an area almost the size of Western Europe, where ancient traditions meet modern change.
Chiru antelopes migrate hundreds of miles to give birth, evading predators in one of the world's most extreme habitats.
Ashin Wirathu, a prominent Buddhist monk in Myanmar, leads an anti-Muslim movement that highlights the escalating religious tensions in the country.
More than a quarter of Earth's non-polar ice resides in Tibet, feeding ten of Asia's major rivers and supporting nearly two billion people downstream.
There is a city in Tibet where people live for centuries, revealing unique traditions.
John Oliver interviews the Dalai Lama about Tibetan struggles under Chinese rule.
Thousands of visitors gather each morning at the Dalai Lama's temple in Dharamsala to pray for his long life during a ceremony attended by his oldest disciples.
At an altitude of 12,000 feet, 9-year-old Urgan prepares to leave his family in Tang to enter a monastery and study tantric Buddhism.
Kham, in eastern Tibet, is renowned for its vibrant culture, showcasing traditional music, dance, and horsemanship at a grand community fair.
Tibetans share their struggles against Chinese rule in Leaving Fear Behind, a powerful documentary.
1,500 years ago, a king built 12 temples across Tibet to contain the energy of a giant demon believed to cause human suffering.
1,000 meters underground, magma-heated water fuels China's largest geothermal power station, providing energy to 50,000 Tibetan households.
State of Control is now available in the USA on iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, and Vimeo.
In five years, the Three Gorges Dam will flood the Yangtze River valley, leaving only the mountaintops visible above the water.
At 73, the Dalai Lama considers retirement and the future of Tibetan Buddhism, raising the possibility of the Karmapa Lama as his successor.
Tibetan monks face stomach pains, but a $200 treatment offers hope for inner peace.
A hundred thousand prayers are raised during the Tibetan New Year as the Karmapa Lama flees to join the exile community in Dharamsala.
Ani Rigsang journeys through Tibet, seeking spiritual traditions and happiness as a nomadic nun.
Ani Rigsang, a former nun from Lhasa, seeks a hidden convent practicing the 'Yoga of Magic Heat' while navigating the challenges of a nomadic lifestyle in Tibet.
True stories reveal China's secret war with Tibet State of Control, now available worldwide.