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I wanted to share a few of my all time favorite documentary shows. I'm mostly a fan of history series, and mostly BBC. When I find one I like I tend to watch it over and over, often I'll put them on in the background while I'm doing other things. Many...

Titles and Tiaras I’ll be the first to admit that Downton Abbey has taken some questionable turns lately. But I’m still entranced by the aristocratic old-world glamour of its Edwardian England setting — and the fascinating story of the Buccaneers, the...

BBC History Magazine has asked eight historians to share some surprising statistics from their fields of expertise – from the Roman empire to the Second World War… History’s big numbers Think that numbers should be left to accountants? Then think again...

Film listings are edited by Cheryl Eddy. Reviewers are Kimberly Chun, Dennis Harvey, Lynn Rapoport, and Sara Maria Vizcarrondo. For rep house showtimes, see Rep Clock. CAAMFEST The Center for Asian American Media Fest runs March 14-24. Venues include...

I write this blog in conjunction with the launch of our new program, designed for those travelling in Peru, which has got the office playing pipe music and ordering Peruvian jumpers by the case load. ‘Who’s going to do the recce/’ is on the forefront...