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Henry VIII: The mind of a Tyrant

Henry VIII is more than a historical figure: he is a myth. As an 18-year old he became King of England, sibling of the young Tudor-dynasty. He is depicted in a range of motion pictures, but if you want to know the real Henry, watch this series. Prince (1485–1509) Warrior (1509–1525)... Read full history →
29 January 2014 by Jan Huisman in Biography, Documentary, Middle Ages, Modern / No Comments
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Fire and Ice: The winter war

The Winter War between Finland and Russia had a major impact on the course of the Second World War. The rebuke of the Soviet invasion by Finnish forces led Hitler to believe that the Red Army didn’t account too much. Also, as England and France wanted to send forces through... Read full history →
12 December 2013 by Jan Huisman in Documentary, Modern, War / No Comments
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The Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War is regarded as the prelude to the Second World War, both in brutality and ideological background. Half a million were killed, more than half of them civilians. This thorough documentary explains the origins, course and effects of this conflict in 312 minutes of archive film and... Read full history →
11 December 2013 by Jan Huisman in Documentary, Modern, Society, War / No Comments
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Life as Stalin: Biography

The life of Stalin still captivates many as he was one of the most intriguing figures of the 20th century – and one of the most debated. These series depict the life of the revolutionary would-be clergyman from Georgia who became the victor of the Second World War. Although this... Read full history →
24 October 2013 by Jan Huisman in Documentary, Modern, Society / No Comments
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