History of Japan

Most historians and archaeologists maintain that civilization as we know it began about 5,000 years ago with the emergence of the earliest Egyptian dynasty. But, a small yet persuasive number of scientists believe that a highly advanced civilization, nearly twice as old, flourished during the last Ice Ace. Solid evidence of this 10,000-year-old civilization is difficult to produce, but some feel a recent discovery off the coast of a tiny Japanese island, Yonaguni, may be the proof they seek.

Smithsonian Channel - Fall of Japan: In Color (2014)
HDTV | 1280x720 | .MKV/AVC @ 3579 Kbps | 46mn 0s | Audio: English AC3 384 kbps, 6 channels | Subs: None | 1.30 GiB
Genre: Documentary | History | War

When American troops joined the epic battle against the Japanese in World War II, a British journalist followed along, equipped with a movie camera, some rolls of color film, and a powerful friendship with General Douglas MacArthur. Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivaled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander. Then witness his remarkable archival recordings, from multiple island attacks to the aftermath of the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

History Channel - History of the Royal Navy (2002)
DVDRip | 704x536 | .MKV/AVC @ 2189 Kbps | 4x~43min | Audio: English AC3 192 kbps, 2 channels | Subs: None | 2.92 GiB
Genre: Documentary

This History Channel series, hosted by Prince Andrew, Duke of York, explores the dramatic rise and decline of British naval power over the last 500 years. Since its creation under orders of King Henry VIII, the Royal Navy heralded Britain's emergence as a global superpower, presiding over what was the largest colonial empire in world history. This documentary series explores the evolution of British sea power from wooden galleons and ships-of-the-line, through to ironclad dreadnoughts and modern aircraft carriers. Discover how the Royal Navy was created during the reign of King Henry VIII, travel with Sir Francis Drake aboard his famous ship Golden Hinde in 1577, admire Admiral Nelson's triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and learn why so many illustrious ships were decommissioned at the end of the Falklands War.