Mega structures
MAYAS: the secrets of the last cities
In their own way, Coba, Mayapan and Tulum all played host to the last moments of a civilisation as impressive as it is mysterious.
What do these three cities tell us about the way Mayan societies operated? How does their architecture inform the experts about the scientific knowledge and construct...
The Secrets of the Rafale
Immerse yourself in the heart of a technological revolution in one of the most powerful combat aircraft in the world.
This documentary highlights the spectacular story of the Rafale, flagship of the French aerospace and defence industry, from its conception in 1986 to the present day. A resoundin...
Abu Simbel: Giants of the Nile
Discover the history of a legendary temple, from its construction to today!
Over 3000 years ago, at the gates of the country of Punt (the present-day Sudan), Ramses II, a megalomaniac pharaoh and the third king of the nineteenth dynasty, built two religious structures during the height ...
AKHENATEN, the secrets of the forgotten Pharaoh
September 2020, near Luxor.
A team of Egyptian archaeologists has announced the discovery of a lost city buried under the sands, near the Valley of the Kings. 3400 years old, it is the largest ancient city ever unearthed and one of the greatest discoveries since the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Buried...
FRANKY ZAPATA, THE FLYING MAN’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
For almost ten years, Franky Zapata has been working to make his dream of flying through the air in complete freedom a reality. This former jet ski world champion has rapidly become the best-known and most prolific French inventor of his generation.
Nicknamed “The Flying Man” thanks to his Flyboa...
THE LAST SECRETS OF THE GREAT SPHINX OF GIZA
The Sphinx of Giza.
This more-than-4500-years-old statue is certainly the most emblematic in the world.
This man-headed lion has intrigued archaeologists for generations. 73 meters long and 20 meters high, this megastructure remains enigmatic.
Why was it built... and above all, how?
The ...
La Poste, logistics on an extra large scale
From ultra-modern sorting centres to delivery staff travelling miles every day and state of the art technology that optimises every stage of the process, we take a close look at one of the largest postal service companies in the world!
Adapting to meet new demands, La Poste is investing in cuttin...
AMAZON, a logistical challenge
Take a look behind the scenes of the online retail giant, Amazon!
With warehouses all over the world and its unique logistics network, Amazon has changed the face of shopping and shipping.
Given a rare opportunity to film inside the company, we follow the logistics managers and staff as they r...
PARIS GARE DU NORD, the busiest railway station in Europe
The Gare du Nord in Paris is Europe’s leading railway station and the third busiest in the world. It serves 4 European countries, the northern regions of France and the northern suburbs of Paris. Every day, 2,100 trains arrive and depart on its 32 tracks. Covering an area the size of 11 football pit...
POMPEII: The origins
Everyone knows the story of Pompeii, and many films have been made about this legendary place and its tragic fate. But none describe the long and flourishing history of this ancient and hitherto little-known city.
Today, new archaeological excavations are unveiling the final mysteries of Pompeii,...