Moritats are old folk songs about crimes and are typical of Central Europe. “Zela Trovke” is a moritat from Slovakia which the Holland Baroque Society has recovered to include in its Barbaric Beauty programme. Maite Larburu, the orchestra’s violinist, unveils the song's hidden secrets.
Country: Netherlands.
Language: Dutch, English. Subtitles available.
Original language title: Zela Trovke.
History with a bang! A documentary on metal detecting, a forgotten World War II battle, the finer points of Japanese grenades, and the Canadian soldiers shocked to find themselves fighting for their lives in the hills of Hong Kong.
Country: Hong Kong.
Language: English. Cantonese.
Warning: Some ...
In 1907 development began on a new coal mine 580 metres above sea level at a place called Rewanui - soon it was given another name. The few people alive who remember tell us their 'Stories of Siberia'.
Country: New Zealand.
Language: English.
Warning: Viewers may find upsetting/disturbing.
