Science
BEHIND THE IRON MASK, only science knows
One of the oldest cold cases in history
A scientific investigation, led by the forensic scientist-anthropologist Philippe Charlier and the historian Christophe Roustan Delatour takes us on a fascinating adventure in search of the identity of the most famous and enigmatic prisoner who ever lived.
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WHO WILL LOOK AFTER US?
Doctor burnout: investigation into a global crisis
According to the WHO, the physical and psychological exhaustion of doctors threatens to ‘lead to the collapse of healthcare systems as early as 2028’. Four years from now, or in other words, tomorrow.
The deterioration in the mental wellbeing ...
RAFALE: the secrets of the French military’s top fighter jet
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 ...
Mother Nature Against Anxiety
What if one of the alternatives to psychotropics and other anxiolytics was at our fingertips, hands in the dirt, nose in a bunch of flowers, teeth crunching a freshly picked radish? What real physiological and psychological benefit does contact with a natural environment have on our health?
This ...
THE MUMMIE’S CASE
Ancient Egypt has always fascinated and questioned the greatest specialists around the world. And some revelations still plunge experts into deep perplexity. In 1992, a sensational discovery was made on a mummy. Very quickly passed over in silence, it is now practically unknown to the general public...
NUCLEAR SUBMARINE, high-risk demolition
The flagship of the nuclear deterrent component of the French Navy, the Indomptable submarine has reached the end of the road. The final stage of her remarkable career: deconstruction.
It’s a difficult task, combining technology and human expertise: "There is no more complicated an object than a ...
SAINT-NAZAIRE BRIDGE, the longest bridge in France
At 3,356 metres in length, since its inauguration 45 years ago the Pont de Saint-Nazaire has remained the longest bridge in France. Every year, this new road, which some had been dreaming of for decades, is used by 11 million vehicles. This gigantic structure spans the Loire estuary to link the town...
THE CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE, the largest shipyard in Europe
In the port of Saint Nazaire, 2,700 engineers, workers and technicians have been working for 150 years to build the largest liners, oil tankers and LNG carriers in the world. Covering more than 118 hectares, the Chantiers de l'Atlantique relies on cutting-edge technologies to constantly increase its...
ISTRES 125: XXL air base
Go behind the scenes of France's most iconic, secure and largest air base.
For more than a century, the 125 d´Istres air base has stood the test of time and conflict to become a major centre of French defence: 2,500 hectares, 40 kilometres of fences, within which 5,000 soldiers are organised into...
