Die Geschichte der Fantasy

Who was Homer, and what is the meaning of The Odyssey? In this documentary we follow the footsteps of Ulysses, also known by his Greek name Odysseus—a hero as relevant today as he was nearly three thousand years ago, on a journey across some of the most fascinating landscapes and seascapes of the Mediterranean region. With the help of prominent international scholars, we seek to resolve the questions that still surround one of humanity’s greatest literary works and its enigmatic author.

Ven Acá... con Eugenia León y Pavel Granados

John Green teaches you literature in an exciting, entertaining, and endlessly informative manner.

Following comedian Frank Skinner and Scottish crime writer Denise Mina as they team up to recreate James Boswell's and Dr Johnson's 18th century trip through Scotland to the Hebrides.

A series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about their favorite books and why they love to read. Host Lindsay Ellis delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.

A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.

With Botequim, in the Lisbon neighborhood of Graça, as a starting point, we will remember the Portuguese writer, poet, and great figure of the capital’s literary salons. During a long period od the her life, especially in latter years, Botequim was the centre of the writer's life, with her being the greatest personality of the salon that gathered around her.

Čtenářský deník

An extraordinary variety of writers, who often suffered terrible adversity throughout their lives, created wonderful places full of happiness in which children lived far from the sorrows of adult life.

百家讲坛

When the ailing king of America's largest renaissance festival declares his retirement, an epic power struggle ensues between an actor, a former elephant trainer, and a kettle-corn kingpin to claim his throne.

The definitive documentary on one of the most relevant and popular figures of literature and television in Spain in the second half of the 20th century: Terenci Moix.

Personalities of Czech society, culture and art offer a glimpse into their libraries.

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A journey that tells the thought of the greatest protagonists of Western philosophy, from its origins to the great thinkers of the twentieth century, through the story of great contemporary philosophers.

The story took place in two parallel universes named Yuan and Yi, where people shared the same life and death. Nian Yangxiao, came from the Yuan World to save his true love Kong Linghui, crossed the border to the Yi World in search of the killer who assassinated his love. In the Yi World, however, he and Kong Linghui were enemies. Kong Linghui tried everything to kill him. At the same time, the mysterious girl Yong'er, the romantic street gangster, the cold-faced police officer Nuo Dun and others appeared one after another, each accompanied with a complex case. The involvement of Nian Yangxiao made the cases more complicated and confusing. A suspenseful, thrilling, blood-burning and fantastic adventure in different time and space was launched in "A Portrait of Jianghu: Double Life".

In the Holy Grail War, seven magi chosen by the Holy Grail itself must summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete for the omnipotent Grail, a magical device that grants the victor any wish they desire. After three inconclusive wars, the fuse has now been lit once again for the fourth time.

A fatal mistake leads to the ultimate deal for this clever office lady. After her accidental demise by the gods, Kaoru is offered to be reborn into a new world. She agrees, but with a few demands to help her survive, including a younger body and the ability to create insanely overpowered potions! Now, she’s ready to make the most out of her next life.

As Bai Yue-Chu searches for a bride to foil his family's plans, a fox youkai falls through the roof.