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Ongoing displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank is highlighted through the struggles of Bedouin villagers in Wadi Al Siq and Wadi Al Tiran against radical settlers.
A coalition of Norsemen, Scots, and Britons fought at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937, marking a significant moment in the formation of England.
On March 12, 1773, Dabney Carr proposed resolutions in the Virginia House of Burgesses to establish a Committee of Correspondence for the colonies.
Gatun Locks, Culebra Cut, and Miraflores Locks are featured in silent footage showcasing the operations and engineering of the Panama Canal from 1913 to 1914.
The B’doul tribe, expelled from Petra by Jordan and UNESCO in the 1980s, faces ongoing challenges in preserving their cultural identity while adapting to life outside the ancient city.
Portugal's historical evolution from a colonial powerhouse in the 15th and 16th centuries to a struggling economy in the 20th century is contrasted with its recent resurgence, attracting French expatriates and investors.
Russia's strategic influence in the former Soviet republics reflects Vladimir Putin's nostalgia for the empire, emphasizing its role as a 'near abroad'.
Nine years passed during the Seven Years War, which led to increased taxes on American colonists and sparked debates about representation and governance.
Inside Bougainville reports on BRA rebels and civilian struggles in Papua New Guinea.
Benin, a small country of 4.5 million people, is the birthplace of Voodoo and the ancestral home of Prince Lebanon, who may one day become king.
Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Québec and governor of New France, is portrayed through his explorations and contributions to Canadian history.
Sark, a small island in the English Channel, maintains a unique feudal system under a lord, where traditional customs thrive in a car-free environment.
In 1966, India experienced significant social and political events, including Hindu-Muslim riots, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's meetings, and Mahatma Gandhi's public engagements.
Sderot, a town near the Gaza Strip, faces significant social deprivation while showing strong support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms.
In September 2007, the Indian residential school settlement agreement was implemented, marking the largest settlement in Canadian history.
Senegal's relationship with France is explored alongside the rising influence of China, Turkey, and the United States in West Africa's geopolitical landscape.
In 1932, Japanese forces bombed and occupied Shanghai, leading to widespread destruction, civilian displacement, and military confrontations with British and American troops.
The siege at Fort Stanwix lasted 22 days in August 1777, during which British forces attempted to capture the fort from American defenders.
Set during the early days of the fur trade, a dark allegory explores themes of greed and spiritual reckoning in a historical context.
Somaliland, a self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991, has maintained peace and stability while seeking international recognition.
South Africa faces ongoing challenges such as endemic violence, economic disparities, and state corruption, three decades after apartheid's end.
Spain grapples with the legacies of the Spanish Civil War, the Franco regime, and the Catalan separatist movement, impacting its national unity and economic prospects.
The Indigenous peoples of the Andes and Amazon maintain their bonds despite colonial history.
Crowfoot, the 19th-century Blackfoot leader, symbolizes the struggles of Aboriginal people in North America through a blend of archival imagery and Willie Dunn's ballad.
Five colonists were killed by British soldiers in Boston in 1770, leading to a controversial trial defended by future President John Adams.
John Dickinson outlines his Petition to the King and the Continental Association's resolves from the First Continental Congress, impacting colonial trade.
De Soto's expedition in the 16th century led to the near extinction of some Native American tribes, with significant population losses documented.
On April 9, 1948, the Palestinian village of Deir Yassin was attacked by Zionist militia, resulting in the massacre of 100 unarmed civilians, including women and children.
Five men, including Crispus Attucks, were killed by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre, prompting calls for American independence.
Two-thirds of the officers were killed during the retreat from the western frontier, marking a significant moment in George Washington's early military career.
Two skulls made of paper mache represent the lost trophies of a former headhunter in Nagaland, where traditional practices face the pressures of modern life.
About 3,600 people were killed in Malaga during the Spanish Civil War and buried in a mass grave, a site now being exhumed by local archaeology students.
On August 18, 1590, John White returns to Roanoke Island to find the entire colony of English settlers has vanished without a trace.
Lieutenant General Thomas Gage discusses the implications of the Intolerable Acts for the American colonies, while Samuel Adams reads a letter responding to the Boston Port Act.
A hundred thousand prayers are raised during the Tibetan New Year as the Karmapa Lama flees to join the exile community in Dharamsala.
A sacred fire has burned continuously at Camp Morningstar since its establishment in response to a proposed silica sand mine near Lake Winnipeg.
Bermeja, an island depicted on maps of Mexico for centuries, has vanished from the Gulf of Mexico, raising questions about territorial disputes and oil revenue loss.
By 1840, 7 million settlers lived west of the Appalachian Mountains, displacing Native American tribes and altering their ancestral lands.
There are twice as many Chipewyan people in Northern Saskatchewan now as there were 20 years ago, reflecting changes in community life at Dipper Lake.
Photojournalist Marcus Bleasdale highlights the impact of Africa's first world war and the global financial systems that perpetuate the violence.
The extinction of the dodo bird, a unique species that evolved on the island of Mauritius, raises questions about human responsibility and environmental impact.
Kelly, a non-status Indian, navigates the tension between traditional values and modern influences as his daughter Theresa embraces both her heritage and the white man's world.
A young Aboriginal man participates in community drumming and chanting as he works to reconnect with his cultural roots and identity.
Approximately 35,000 ships transported 12.5 million Africans to the Americas, with only a handful of wrecks properly documented.
Emile Hoarau confronts his past after being taken from his family on Réunion at age nine.
From 1946 to 1958, the U.S. tested 67 atomic weapons in the Marshall Islands, including the Castle Bravo explosion, which was 1,000 times more powerful than Hiroshima.
Eight people committed suicide in one prison during a year, reflecting the struggles within the system faced by those incarcerated.
Oruro Carnival in Bolivia blends Andean traditions with Catholic symbolism in a vibrant celebration.
