Movies and TvShows featuring "historic-building" theme.
A priest struggling with his crisis of faith and morality in a small church is drawn into the world of environmental activism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tessa is a dedicated historian and preservationist in her hometown of Oak Creek, an old-fashioned and passionate protector of the nostalgic. Sparks fly when a business developer, Noah arrives in Oak Creek with plans to tear down an abandoned Post Office and replace it with a sleek, modern office complex. There are internal and external struggles among many in the community to arrive at a solution that serves the greater good for all concerned. As the clock ticks toward Christmas, the race to settle the dispute through concessions and compromise is on.
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.
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'.
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.
This factual series takes a unique glimpse inside the United Kingdom's most famous 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Traveltalk look at the exteriors of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments.
Lost In Laconia explores the history of disability rights and the experience of people with mental retardation in New Hampshire. It shines a light on the mistreatment they faced in psychiatric hospitals and advocates for their rights and inclusion in society. The documentary also examines the significance of historic buildings that were once used as psychiatric hospitals.