Movies and TvShows featuring "historic-building" theme.
Over two years, International Designer Sibella Court, follows the trials and tribulations of 7 groups of Australians committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins into living homes. From Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts, these Aussie battlers attempt to restore the buildings to their former glory.
In Buck's County, PA, where the structures are older than the country itself, master carpenter Jeff Devlin revives the charm of rundown homes and turns them into modern spaces, all while preserving their historical integrity.
Historical buildings in need of restoration. Each episode features a different project, and Nick Knowles follows the restoration work, showing the results, and diving into the history of the building.
Exploring the buildings that were built to defend Britain from a German invasion during World War II. From coastal defences, to secret bases, travel across Britain looking at the buildings that were built to fight Hitler and his advancing army.
A priest struggling with his crisis of faith and morality in a small church is drawn into the world of environmental activism.
In this three part series, historian Amanda Vickery explores how the great British obsession with our homes began 300 years ago. Using the intimate diaries and letters of Georgian men and women, previously lost to history, she explores how the desire for a home revolutionised relationships between men and women.
Amidst a mostly Catholic community, a small tiny Anglican church offers more to the community of Placentia than people may think, and holds many connections and history to the rest of the world.
After surviving a train accident in Italy, an American woman opens her villa to travelers and deals with the aftermath of the incident. As she builds relationships with her guests and copes with her own past, she becomes entangled in a web of mystery and deceit.
After hitting her head, a female lawyer travels back in time to her adolescence and gets the chance to relive her life with the knowledge she has now. Along the way, she reconnects with her husband, redefines her career, and learns the value of making a wish.
The Christmas Setup is a heartwarming holiday movie that follows the story of a gay protagonist who returns home for Christmas in New York. As he reconnects with his family, he unexpectedly finds love in a charming attorney. Set against the backdrop of festive decorations, snowfall, and a historic train station, this movie explores themes of love, acceptance, and the magic of the holiday season.
Kakekomi tells the stories of Edo women in the 1800s that escape abusive husbands and lovers by taking refuge in Tokeiji, a monastery in Kamakura.
A Traveltalk look at the exteriors of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments.
Join David Macaulay as he takes you on a visually stunning journey through the world of medieval cathedrals. Discover the incredible engineering and architectural feats of these monumental structures, and learn about the history and culture of the Middle Ages. With a mix of animation, reenactments, and historical facts, this documentary brings the marvels of cathedrals to life.
Animated clay paintings tell the true story of the last house on a sinking island in the Chesapeake Bay, a large and important estuary and waterway in Maryland, on the East Coast of the United States. In an Old-Time Music ballad, the house sings of its life and the creatures it has sheltered during its lifetime journey from tree, to timber, to home, to an ultimate return to nature. It contemplates time, environmental change, and the rise of the seas.
Tales of the American is a documentary film that delves into the fascinating story of a historic hotel in Los Angeles. The film highlights the journey of renovating the hotel while showcasing its significance in the city's history. From the struggles faced during the restoration process to the intriguing guests that have stayed within its walls, this documentary offers a captivating glimpse into the world of historic buildings.
After the death of his father, a man goes on a journey with his autistic son to learn about their family history and find closure. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and discover the power of love, art, and memories.
Behind the gates of the world's most impressive castles, manor houses and mansions are secrets waiting to be revealed. See these amazing structures in all their glory and hear the remarkable, mysterious and bizarre tales tied to the rich and powerful who once resided there. From a German castle where a real life Dr. Frankenstein tried to breathe life into the dead to the magnificent Highclere Castle, which is now the setting for Downton Abbey, but was once the home of an English lord who unearthed King Tut's tomb, these stories will captivate and amaze. Go inside the castles, manors and mansions with our behind-the-scenes photos, and watch exclusive video of the stories and secrets hidden in their history. The first season of Mysteries at the Castle aired under the name 'Castles, Secrets and Legends'.
Travel through the streets of Rochester and you’ll find some extraordinary architecture. From California bungalows to English Tudors, French colonials to Victorians, the Flour City is home to so many beautiful dwellings. WXXI takes you on a private tour inside some of these exquisite house in Great Homes of Rochester.
This factual series takes a unique glimpse inside the United Kingdom's most famous buildings
The Richardson Olmsted Campus, a former psychiatric center and National Historic Landmark, is seeing new life as it undergoes restoration and adaptation to a modern use.