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Kings and Queens of England (2005) Movies

Posted by rwdfox at Sept. 13, 2025

Great series of Kings and Queens of England, featuring atmospheric re-enactments and fascinating expert analysis from Alan Ereira, this superb walk through time discovers centuries of lust, betrayal, heroism, mysteries, murders and triumphs.

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Kings of the Sun (1963) Movies

Posted by MirrorsMaker at Dec. 24, 2015

Kings of the Sun (1963)
DVDRip | MKV | 720 x 304 | x264 @ 1680 Kbps | 103 min | 1,44 Gb
Audio: English AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English, Greek, Spanish
Genre: Adventure, Drama

In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a home in the new land but come into conflict with a tribe of Native Americans led by their chief, Black Eagle, while both Balam and Black Eagle fall in love the beautiful Mayan princess Ixchel.

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BBC - Lucy Worsley Investigates: Series 1 (2022) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Aug. 14, 2024

Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues. Who killed the Princes in the tower in 1483? What actually caused the Black Death? Why did a witch craze sweep 16th century Britain? Was George III really mad? These are some of the most enduring and perplexing questions that have baffled academics and fascinated history fans for years - and this series sees historian Lucy Worsley turn sleuth by reopening and completely re-evaluating these infamous mysteries. The factual series unfolds like a thrilling investigation - keeping audiences guessing at every twist and turn.

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When We Were Kings (2002) Movies

Posted by LedAstray at Oct. 2, 2008

When We Were Kings is a documentary of the boxing match for the Heavyweight Championship of the World in Zaire (now known as The Democratic Republic of the Congo) on October 30 1974 between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. This fight is one of the most famous fights of all time because it resulted in Ali, against overwhelming odds, regaining the championship title against a younger and stronger Foreman. The film won numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 1997.

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When We Were Kings (1996) Movies

Posted by notbanned at June 6, 2016

It's 1974, Muhammed Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Forman is ten years younger and the Heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set. A musical festival, featuring the America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King, is also planned.

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The Lost Prince (2003) Movies

Posted by Efgrapha at April 15, 2015

Stephen Poliakoff's BBC drama telling the story of Prince John, the autistic and epileptic son of Queen Mary and King George V who spent his whole life hidden away from public view. Covering the period leading up to and including the First World War, the programme bears witness to many major historic events through the eyes of the young prince, and dramatises such important royal occasions as Edward VII's funeral and the visitation of the nine Kings of Europe in 1910. Stars Tom Hollander and Miranda Richardson as the King and Queen, Gina McKee as the prince's nanny, and Michael Gambon as Edward VII.

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Carols from Kings Movies

Posted by at Dec. 25, 2021

Carols from Kings (2019)
A solo chorister sings Once in Royal David's City to begin the traditional celebration of Christmas from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous choir sings carols old and new, directed for the first time by former King's College organ scholar Daniel Hyde. Carols include the Sussex Carol (arr Vaughan Williams), There is No Rose (Elizabeth Maconchy) and O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam, arr JE West). The Christmas story is told in the words of the King James Bible and poems by Patrick Carey and Ruth Padel. The service is led by the dean, the Rev Dr Stephen Cherry, and the chaplain, the Rev Andrew Hammond.

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RTE - Invasion: The Normans (2023) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Nov. 16, 2024

850 years ago, the Normans were one of the world's most powerful military forces, dominating Britain, France and Sicily. Over two episodes we will explore the 12th Century Norman invasion of Ireland. Generally considered English or Welsh, the Normans were in fact as much French as British. It's a real-life Game of Thrones that changed the history of Europe forever.

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ITV - Secrets from the Sky (2014) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Nov. 26, 2014

Bettany Hughes and Ben Robinson offer viewers an aerial view of some of Britain's best-loved historical landmarks. They are hoping that the footage captured during each programme will reveal secrets hidden at ground level that will help solve mysteries about our heritage.

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The Kings Speech (2010) Movies

Posted by poster767 at March 22, 2011

Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stammer and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war.

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