A documentary exploring the history of one of the earliest and greatest Buddhist Pagodas in China, which is now lost to the flames of war (Mandarin, with English subtitles).
The Silk Road Series 13/16: Across the Pamirs
In the 13th episode of this classic series the expedition crosses into Pakistan and goes down the Indus Valley finding remains of Buddhist Civilisation along the way.
Women Who Make America 3: Charting a New Course
The third part of a 3-part mini series giving a social history of the women’s movement in America.
Women Who Make America 2: Changing the World
The second part of a 3-part mini series giving a social history of the women’s movement in America.
Women Who Make America 1: Awakening
The first part of a 3-part mini series giving a social history of the women’s movement in America.
Marco Polo, Journey to the East
A beautiful retelling of Marco Polo’s account of his journeys in Asia in the 13th century, with illustrations from some editions of his book.
The Indus Valley (The Masters of the River)
A look at the remarkable Indus Valley civilisation represented by one of its largest sites at Dholavira.
Nectar in Stone (Cham and Khmer civilisations)
A fast-moving documentary looking at the effect Indian civilisation has had on the Cham and Khmer cultures.
Paintings by Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien)
Zhang Daqian was a real virtuoso artist who seemed to be at home in landscape, flower and portrait painting, as well as being a master at replicas of ancient works.
