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The Ghost of Henry VIII
Formidable in appearance, memory, mind, and fearsome of temper, he attracted genuine devotion and knew how to charm people. Monstrously egotistical and surrounded by adoration, he nevertheless kept a reasonable grasp on the possible; forever taking false steps in politics, he emerged essentially unbeaten and superficially victorious in nearly everything he attempted to do. Though cold, self-centred, ungiving, and forever suspicious of the ways of the world, he could not descend to the second stereotype; despite a ruthlessness fed by self- righteousness, he never took the pleasure in killing required of the first. Perhaps this is why his callous and cruelty continue to plague the halls of his most beloved castles, even in death.
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The Dark History of the Witch Trials
From fertility potions and love charms to evil spells designed to kill kings of England, certain types of magic became associated with royal women during the Middle Ages. Most supposed witches were usually old women and invariably poor. Any who were unfortunate enough to be ‘crone-like’, snaggle-toothed, sunken cheeked and having a hairy lip were assumed to possess the ‘Evil Eye’! If they also had a cat, this was taken as proof, as witches always had a ‘familiar’, the cat being the most common. Many unfortunate women were condemned on this sort of evidence and hanged after undergoing appalling torture. The ‘pilnie-winks’ (thumb screws) and iron ‘caspie-claws’ (a form of leg irons heated over a brazier) usually got a confession from the supposed witch.
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Britain's Haunted Castles: Tutbury
Tutbury Castle is known to people who are interested in paranormal investigation. And that’s because it's got a very long history of ghosts. Ghosts have been part of our culture for decades. The idea is that places with a long history of horrific and gruesome events are almost impregnated within the walls consisting of great brutality and darkness. If there are going to be ghosts, they’ll be here.
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Eddie Murphy: As Himself
Actor, Comedian, Superstar. Eddie Murphy is the epitome of raw success as a comic, creating a roar of laughter when on stage or screen. Eddie Murphy was the preeminent black comic of his era; in fact, he was arguably the preeminent comic of the 1980s period: at his peak, no other performer, regardless of race, was a bigger star or a more audacious talent. By combining Richard Pryor's razor-sharp observations and live obscenities with Bill Cosby's undeniable mainstream appeal, Murphy quickly jumped from clubs to television to film. He even gained fame as a serious pop singer - to become the world's most wildly popular comedian a hilarious triple threat.
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War Strategy Revealed: Tarawa
In the Battle of Tarawa during World War II, the U.S. began its Central Pacific Campaign against Japan by seizing the heavily fortified, Japanese-held island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Despite heavy resistance from the 4,500 Japanese troops dug in on Betio, the Marines finally took the island after a bloody 76-hour battle in which both sides suffered heavy casualties.
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The battle of Iwo Jima was an epic military campaign between the U.S. Marines and the Imperial Army of Japan in early 1945. Located 750 miles off the coast of Japan, the island of Iwo Jima had three airfields that could serve as a staging facility for a potential invasion of mainland Japan. American forces invaded the island, and the ensuing Battle of Iwo Jima lasted five weeks. In some of the bloodiest fighting of World War II, it's believed that all but 200 or so of the 21,000 Japanese forces on the island were killed, as were almost 7,000 Marines. But once the fighting was over, the strategic value of Iwo Jima was called into question.
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The Eagle Swoops In: WWII In Colour
Brought to life in vivid colour, the Eagle Swoops In depicts the United States answering the much- longed-for SOS from the allles in their battle for freedom from the scorching chains of the Nazis.
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How the Great War Ended
On the November 11th 1918 the Great War ended. After years of senseless brutality and conflict that spanned continents and empires. The old world was over and with the war came a sweeping technological revolution that would leave the world changed like no one could have anticipated.
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WWI: From the Jaws of Defeat
When all hope seemed lost for the allies of WWI a series of strategic and to the nail decisions led to an unlikely turning of the tide. Known as one of the most brutal and fatal conflicts ever to take place, WWI has been unearthed and brought to life like never before in this rare documentary.
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Strike Missions: Leningrad
An exhilarating breakdown of some of history's most decisive battles. With expert analysis and eyewitness accounts examining the strategy behind the chaos of the war. On September 8th, 1941, German forces closed in around the Soviet city of Leningrad, initiating a siege that would last nearly 900 days and claim the lives of 800,000 civilians. The German advance continued until late September when Soviet forces finally halted Army Group North in the suburbs of Leningrad. With his army now bottled up in trench warfare, Hitler changed strategy and ordered them to settle in for a siege. Hitler stressed that requests for surrender negotiations were to be ignored since the Nazis didn’t have the desire to feed the city’s large population. Hitler had chosen a chilling alternative to advance on Leningrad directly: he would simply wait for it to starve to death. On September 8th, 1941, German forces initiated a siege that lasted nearly 900 days and claim the lives of 800,000 civilians in the city of Leningrad.
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June the 15th, 1944, D-Day. Two American battleships, two cruisers and seven destroyers approach the Japanese held island of Saipan. Behind them was an invasion fleet carrying 70,000 men of the 5th Amphibious Corps. Their mission, to take the island. Ahead of the men, waiting in the transports, lay their target beaches on the rocky west coast of the island. They knew the Japanese were lying in wait. The 8,000 U.S. Marines of the first wave realized this would be no ordinary landing. When they hit the beach they would be the first American troupes to set foot on Japanese territory in World War II. Wars are not won with luck or firepower. Much like a great game of chess, wars are won with strategy. Uncover the strategy that garaunteed victory, or defeat, in some of these most decisive battles of modern history.
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Harry & Meghan the Complete Story: The Goodbye
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, The decision was clear - duty or love? They opted for a quieter life away from royal duties, although it was evident that the public and media interest in their daily lives would never truly subside. Will their decision to start a new life in America distance them in more than just miles from Harry's royal family? Their new life in Hollywood has changed the course of royal history forever. This is Harry and Meghan… The Complete Story… The Goodbye
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Crown in Crisis: Exit
In the American imagination, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the ultimate trade, exchanging rainy London for sunny California and replacing stuffy Buckingham Palace for anything-goes Hollywood. But according to historians and cultural scholars, the royal existence the Duke and Duchess sought to escape will follow the couple - and the royal family, in turn, is likely to be defined by their new life t the nexus of celebrity, entertainment and activism. Marry the prince, move into a palace - from the outside, Meghan Markle's life sounded like a fairy tale. That's why Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan of Sussex shocked their family, their country and the whole world in January 2020 with their surprise announcement that they would step back from life as members of the royal family. Their decision led to months of speculation, gossip and leaks that continue to this day. This is the Crown... In Crisis.
Apple TVHarry & Meghan the Complete Story: The Meeting
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are the modern-day fairytale we deserve - and yet, it's hard to believe we’ve been swooning over their magical marriage for four years now. But as Harry and Meghan celebrate their anniversary, we find that we’re quite possibly just as in love with their love story as they are. From the first whispers of a possible romance between the former Suits actress and former bad-boy of Kensington Palace to a wedding straight out of a Disney cartoon, the royal power couple has captured hearts across the globe. After all, don’t all little girls daydream of being set up on a blind date with a real-life prince? This is Harry and Meghan… The Complete Story… The Meeting.
Apple TVHarry & Meghan the Complete Story: The Wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex are the modern-day fairytale we deserve - and yet, its hard to believe we’ve been swooning over their magical marriage for six years now. But it hasn’t been all unicorns and rainbows for Harry and Meghan. The wedded couple have weathered so many storms and media scandals that you’d think they’ve been married for a decade not a few short years. Through it all, Meghan has been the picture of grace and poise. And Harry has pushed back against every royal protocol set in stone to defend and support his wife. Perhaps that’s the true fairytale in Meghan and Harry’s relationship. They made two major moves; first to Canada and more recently, to set up a home base in sunny Los Angeles, California. This is Harry and Meghan… The Complete Story… The Wedding.
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Harry & Meghan the Complete Story: The Wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex are the modern-day fairytale we deserve - and yet, its hard to believe we’ve been swooning over their magical marriage for six years now. But it hasn’t been all unicorns and rainbows for Harry and Meghan. The wedded couple have weathered so many storms and media scandals that you’d think they’ve been married for a decade not a few short years. Through it all, Meghan has been the picture of grace and poise. And Harry has pushed back against every royal protocol set in stone to defend and support his wife. Perhaps that’s the true fairytale in Meghan and Harry’s relationship. They made two major moves; first to Canada and more recently, to set up a home base in sunny Los Angeles, California. This is Harry and Meghan… The Complete Story… The Wedding.
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Princess Grace of Monaco
Princess Grace Kelly, from Hollywood starlet to Princess consort of Monaco, Grace's life is truly like no other. An academy award-winning actress who broke the barriers between commoners and royalty, serving Monaco as the devoted wife of Prince Rainier III. Paving the way for modern-day royals, Lady Dianna Spencer, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. Her serenity and poise helped transform the principality of Monaco into one of the top holiday destinations in the world as well as transforming herself from a young stage actress to a household name. Her onscreen beauty, self-confidence and mystery enchanted the world, and her elegance and grace as a princess defined royalty. Kelly will forever be remembered as an iconic Hollywood star however to the people of Monaco she will be remembered as Princess Grace Kelly.
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Depp VS Heard: The Verdict
April 2022. The world was watching the defamation trial of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard in Fairfax, Virginia. Depp and Heard were suing each other for defamation. Depp alleged that Heard destroyed his career when she accused him of domestic violence. She countersued over his claim that her allegations were a hoax. Hashtags associated with the trial repeatedly trended across social media as viewers watched and discussed the celebrity case of the year - its messiness, its scandal, the glamorous movie stars at its heart, and the question of what to believe. This was a murky, perplexing trial. While it's technically a defamation trial over a newspaper article - with Depp suing Heard - at its centre is one significant conflict. Heard says Depp abused her. Depp says Heard abused him. So what’s the truth? After short deliberations the verdict was in... This is... Depp vs Heard: The Verdict.
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Depp vs Heard: All on the Line
Johnny Depp has made a long, successful career for himself in Hollywood, ultimately becoming one of the most recognisable names in the industry. Amber Heard has starred in various movies in different and unconventional roles. She is known to have made her way through Hollywood through grit and determination after coming from a humble background. While both have gathered successes and failures respectively during their careers it is the infamous trial that will go down in history. A trial that has divided fans and sent social and broadcast media into a frenzy. Two of the largest actors of modern-day go head to head in the court of law and public opinion. A gruelling 5 weeks. 50 million dollars on the line and a defamation case that will leave only one of them victorious. Everything is on the line in this battle of the century. This is… Depp vs Heard: All On The Line
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Meghan: American Duchess
First, she became a U.N. women's advocate and travelled to India and Rwanda on humanitarian missions. After a few dates with a prince, everything changed. Meghan and Harry's relationship led to an avalanche of tabloid interest, some of it tinged with racism. In the weeks before their wedding, they were the victims of harsh online attacks as well as optimism for the future. Meghan's rise to the top of British society revealed some deep- seated issues in a multicultural country. Meghan wouldn't compromise her authenticity despite any criticism she received. After the wedding, it was clear that Meghan excelled in the role of royal senior. What, then, has made her move so far away from the palace years later? After all that success, why has she stepped down as a senior royal? Why hasn't the royal family met the couple's second child? How did this happen? How did the most adored woman in the world become the subject of such vicious tabloid gossip? This is Meghan... American Duchess
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