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Twelve to fourteen trips are made each night to fill bottles with water as community members in Shoal Lake 40 face ongoing water access issues.
50 miles up the coast, Cree trapper George McLeod travels to check his trap lines and sell furs to the Hudson's Bay Company at Moose Factory.
Gaza's beach scene illustrates the stark contrast between leisure and the harsh realities of conflict, revealing the impact of the ongoing propaganda war between Israel and Hamas.
The Nile River's historical and contemporary significance for Egypt is examined, highlighting tensions with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and water rights.
12 million views in 30 days for TikTok videos about Nazi crimes reflect a modern effort to keep Germany's history alive amid rising far-right sentiment.
Great Zimbabwe reclaims its African heritage after being dismissed by racist explorers.
Donald Trump Jr.'s January 2025 visit to Greenland raises questions about the territory's political significance amid his father's interest in its acquisition.
Over 100 people were expelled from their homes in 1953 to make way for the expansion of a U.S. military base in Greenland, leading to lasting trauma.
About 100,000 crosses adorn a small hill in Lithuania, symbolizing the nation's struggle against Soviet oppression and its enduring spirituality.
Six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust, a fact that Freddie Knoller cannot forget or forgive as he recounts his experiences.
Violence against the LGBT+ community in Uganda has quadrupled since the anti-homosexuality law was enacted in May 2023, which includes prison sentences and the death penalty.
More than 3 million Indians were taken from their homes and sent to British colonies as indentured laborers after the abolition of slavery.
Emperor Trajan's Rome faces a growing Christian movement threatening its authority.
Gaza faces a deadly water crisis due to Israel's control over precious resources.
The founding of Israel, marked by the Balfour Declaration and the Nakba, profoundly shaped the lives of Palestinians and the ongoing conflict with groups like Hamas.
In March 1999, 300 Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert received 125,000 acres of land from the South African government after decades of displacement.
On October 10, 1913, President Woodrow Wilson pressed a button that initiated the filling of the Culebra Cut, creating a 51-mile waterway.
Watch the formation of the Knights Templar under Baldwin II in Jerusalem in 1118.
Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime is examined through a collection of stills and video footage captured by photographer Mo Amin, highlighting the complexities of life in Uganda during his rule.
One quarter of the world and one third of its people were under British control at the height of the Empire, as detailed in archival footage and commentary.
Two First Nations children navigate a mystical landscape in search of their lost home, exploring themes of identity and belonging.
At Expo 67 in Montreal, the "Indians of Canada" pavilion presents First Nations artifacts alongside placards detailing the impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples.
In a future shaped by monstrous beings, Dove, a gender-shifting warrior, uses ancestral medicine to protect their community and restore balance to the world.
In the dense forests of India, the Siddi people, descendants of African slaves, have maintained their unique cultural identity for over 500 years.
Israel, established in 1948, continues to navigate complex relationships with the Palestinian territories and neighboring Arab states amidst ongoing conflict.
The 355-kilometre Green Line, established in 1949, serves as a boundary between Israel and the West Bank, highlighting tensions from Israeli settlements and Palestinian access.
Numbering fewer than 4,000, the Kalash people in northern Pakistan face cultural extinction as they struggle to maintain their traditions against external pressures.
In 1794, U.S. General Anthony Wayne leads an army into Miami territory, marking a critical moment in the conflict between settlers and Native Nations.
King George VI's Empire Day address, broadcast from London on May 24, 1940, emphasized the threat posed by the enemy to the British Empire and its values.
Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong, an ungoverned enclave, housed 33,000 residents in 2.5 hectares, known for its high crime rates and vibrant community life.
Latin America, a region shaped by European colonialism and U.S. influence, is explored through its historical evolution and contemporary geopolitical significance.
In the early 1770s, enslaved individuals Phillis Wheatley and Felix advocate for independence and manumission against the backdrop of the American Revolution.
In 1773 and 1774, Mercy Otis Warren, Samuel Adams, and Abigail Adams engage in discussions over coffee, reflecting on the events leading to the Boston Tea Party.
The documentary details the brutal conditions faced by Africans during the Middle Passage.
About 430,000 Jewish settlers live in the West Bank, surrounded by 2.7 million Palestinians, amid ongoing tensions and disputes over land.
Lupita Nyong'o reflects on her childhood memories of climbing mango trees and taking donkey rides in Kenya while discussing diversity in film.
In 1521, the Aztec Empire fell after being overthrown by Spanish conquistadors, aided by Malinche, a young indigenous woman who served as a translator.
525,000 square miles of territory were added to the United States in 1848, including land that would become California, following the Gold Rush.
Mansa Musa, the 14th-century King of Mali, undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1325, showcasing immense wealth that destabilized economies along his route.
U.S. military activities in the Philippine Islands from 1917 to 1930 are documented through scenes of troop movements, local culture, and military parades.
48-year-old Sivakumar Chandradevi leads an all-women team in clearing landmines on Mantivu, a deserted island off Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Peninsula.
Mongolia, rich in natural resources, faces challenges as it navigates the complexities of being sandwiched between the authoritarian regimes of China and Russia.
Morocco's strategic initiatives under King Mohammed VI aim to enhance its role in Africa while addressing the complex issue of Western Sahara.
Asmara's historic perimeter spans about 4.5 square kilometers and contains approximately 600 to 700 architecturally significant modern buildings.
Myanmar's political landscape is examined following the February 2021 military coup, highlighting Aung San Suu Kyi's advocacy and the Rohingya crisis.
Chris Rainier, a leading documentary photographer, captures the challenges faced by indigenous cultures around the world as their traditional ways of life are threatened.
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and largest economy, faces political instability and economic disparities while showcasing cultural power through Lagos, Afrobeat, and Nollywood.
Five family members lived in an outpost camp on Nathan Island for 11 years, relying on traditional practices to sustain their way of life.
