Die Geschichte der Fantasy

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Ven Acá... con Eugenia León y Pavel Granados

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.

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.

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.

In celebration of the biggest movie release of this summer - Christopher Nolans' The Odyssey, Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, Corfu and Ithaca, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece.

Sandi Toksvig will trace the footsteps of literary giants, including Seamus Heaney, James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, C.S. Lewis, as well as contemporary greats. Her journey will examine how Ireland’s landscapes and culture helped shape their work. Along the way, she will meet contemporary writers, poets and performers to explore how Ireland’s storytelling traditions continue to thrive and evolve.

Girl group HJ5, comprised of G with Love, Angel, Music and Baby, get in to all sorts of scrapes between shows while their manager does his best to get them to their shows on time.

Set in Ancient China, three teenagers are admitted into the most prestigious school of kung fu: the Temple of Shaolin. But they don't know that they are the reincarnation of three Shaolin monks who a thousand years earlier gave their life to neutralize the worst demon. This demon is back now and our three heroes will have to destroy it while initiating themselves with the art of kung fu.

Alba has been reincarnated as the son of an impoverished noble family. When his mother remarried into a dukedom, he was introduced to his stepbrother, Orsis, his "favorite person" from his previous life. “Does this mean my favorite is now my stepbrother?” he thought joyfully, But he suddenly remembers that he was the reason his beloved stepbrother lost his smile… To avoid his impending fate, and continue loving his favorite, Alba will do everything in his power to twist fate! This popular series, which has sold over 170,000 copies, brings you a warm and touching story story of a boy's reincarnated life in another world!