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From here on in the teams face an ever changing ecosystem as they head down from the dizzying heights and into he more tropical landscape that this regions is renowned for.

Teams now finally surviving the most brutal first day in Adventure Racing history are welcomed by horizontal rain and some epic stages that will cause some extreme moments and life threatening situations.

The first 24 hours of any Adventure Challenge on the World Stage is the most brutal, lead teams work hard to open a lead that they feel will be hard to close down over the coming days. As they say when its go time ... suffer.

Ecuador comprises episodes 4 to 8 of 24 episode Wild Racers series. Episode one lands us on the shores of Quito, Ecuador. This majestic South American City is better known as the gateway to the Galapagos Islands.

00:00 It is a country that officially does not exist. You won't find it on any map. Yet Somaliland has its army, its entry visa and its government. This "no man's land" as big as England is wedged between Djibouti and Somalia and is one of the trade routes for neighboring Ethiopia. Every day, dozens of outdated trucks cross 4:06 Inflation Is a major problem in Somaliland 16:22 Darkness Beats These 2 Drivers 20:39 Only Escape for the drivers are drugs 24:25 Mining Is the only solution for these villagers Selling Camel Milk and leave are the only source of income

For the teams this race has become an exercise in survival as they complete the marathon breaking trek and face more punishment. Tensions are stretched and the body and mind now reach new levels.

We start by exploring the phenomenon of Sleep Monsters and discover there are more psychological challenges than physical challenges at this point. From here we re-join the teams on Lake Macintosh as they continue their journey towards the half way point.

Альтруизм, действие, дающее реальную выгоду получателю и обходящее дающему, безусловно, считается сегодня одним из центральных парадоксов эволюции. И все же у тигров, пчел, дельфинов, львов и различных видов приматов альтруизм доведен до уровня принятия. Так как же естественный отбор мог устранить альтруизм? В частном случае с общественными насекомыми эта замена родителей уже заставила Дарвина пересмотреть свою теорию эволюции путем естественного отбора: биолог фактически заметил, что неспособные к размножению насекомые, которые усыновили и помогли молодым, были носителями большей части генетического состава их родители. Дарвину пришлось распространить свою теорию на семейную группу. Но для млекопитающих, включая человека, в чем преимущество акта усыновления? Споры, лежащие в основе этого документального фильма, до сих пор оживляют научный мир. Вносит ли усыновленный статистический вклад в выживание усыновителя в течение нескольких лет после акта и наоборот? В крайнем случае, следует ли поощрять усыновление у людей, как и в случае сообществ землекопов и ос-полистесов, где некоторые репродуктивные особи жертвуют своей плодовитостью, ради выживания вида? Поднимая эти вопросы, этот документальный фильм тщательно исследует каждый случай отдельно, потому что каждое поведение усыновления, вероятно, развивалось автономно в направлении своей собственной модели, своих собственных интересов и даже… своих собственных недостатков. Автор(ы): Бертран Лойе, Жаклин Фармер Режиссер(ы): Жаклин Фармер

The first 24 hours of any Adventure Challenge on the World Stage is the toughest, lead teams push hard to open gaps that they feel will be hard to close down over the coming days. As they say when its go time ... suffer.

Episode one lands us on the shores of Burnie, Tasmania where we meet the teams, explore the host city and reveal the epic course that lies ahead.

00:00 The daily life of the inhabitants of Sierra Leone is far from simple, but its men and women are like the emblem of their country: the lion. 6:27 Blood Diamonds, the key to insanity 11:27 Driving with half a truck isnt an unusual scene 25:20 Work isnt easy even for kids 31:35 Setting off in the landmind of Sierra Leonne 37:50 Ebola striked another village directed by: Sebastian Perez, Guillaume Lhotellier Their will to get out of it does not fail. Despite the scourges that regularly strike them, Sierra Leoneans approach life with humor and an inexhaustible joie de vivre. Nothing stops the inhabitants of this small West African country. Theo, the sand looter, Vandi and his transport company, and Fatima and her seven children, fight every day to earn a living, delivering a real lesson in self-sacrifice and courage. Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

Welcome to the Dominican Republic. This beach is specially appreciated by women from Europe, America and Canada, looking for love. Here, everything seems possible... Tourism in the Dominican Republic: A Paradise for Women Seeking Love and the Complexities of Relationships with Sanky-Pankys 0:00 🏖️ The Dominican Republic is a paradise for women looking for love, where societal barriers are nonexistent and sanky-panky gigolos are on the prowl. 4:20 😮 Women in Boca Chica fall for the charms of sanky-pankys, young men who seduce them for money and gifts. 9:14 🌴 Edison's life of poverty in Santo Domingo changes when he meets Giovanna, an Italian lawyer, who pays for everything. 13:43 💃 A group of sanky-pankys in the Dominican Republic engage in relationships with tourists for financial gain. 18:43 😮 Jesus earns money from multiple women to build his house, while Giovanna tries to get a visa for Edison. 22:31 😔 Giovanna's attempts to get an appointment at the embassy to take her boyfriend to Italy are unsuccessful. 27:16 😢 Giovanna is feeling sad about not being able to see him again and is determined to help him become independent.

00:00 In South Kivu in Congo, the city of Shabunda is one of the most isolated in the country. Its access is so difficult that life is more expensive there than in any European city. Thus, the poorest families come to look for food there by bicycle or motorbike. These convicts of the road sometimes transport up to 250 kilos of goods for several days, without worrying about the dangers. Without ever giving up, these travelers are almost all considered heroes because "he who does not travel does not know the value of men", according to the Congolese. 6:09 Long day awaits the driver 11:57 Stairways to hell 22:37 Abandon the truck ! 35:25 Gold Rush causes illnesses 43:57 The curse of the road continues Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

European catfish, the continent’s largest freshwater fish measuring up to 2.5 meters, are quickly evolving as they colonize new rivers. They are currently displaying completely new behavior, colors, or sizes. In the Tarn River, they have learned to launch themselves out of the water, clench a pigeon in their jaws, writhe back into the water and proceed to dine. In the murky waters of the Rhone estuary, they have grown to extraordinarily large sizes, and some have become albinos. In the Saone River, some feed on ducks, and the largest individuals are attempting (without success so far) to catch swans. As soon as they reach a length of about one meter, they rule over the pike, their closest competitor and become the apex-predators of freshwater waterways; since they left the Danube River in Eastern Europe in the late 60s, they have learned how to adapt to available resources: they forage for prey at, or beyond, the boundaries of their new ecosystem. Their reign over our rivers is now unchallenged, hence their immense proportions and gargantuan appetite. French scientists and fishermen decipher the secrets of these legendary fish as they colonize the "West". Not only do they reveal their never-before-seen behavior topside and underwater from Eastern to Western Europe - in 6 different environments from the Danube to the Garonne Rivers, but also the evolution of their diet. Director : Bertrand LOYER

In the immensity of the Pacific Ocean, tectonic movements erect or engulf islands. In the Tongan archipelago, two unknown animals have learned to live with these ephemeral lands: a seabird that never wets its wings for fear of drowning and a blind crustacean that has found its way into the abyss. When an underwater volcano turns into an island, the destinies of these living paradoxes come together. Directors: Bertrand LOYER, Jacques BEDEL and François de RIBEROLLES

00:00 In the Peruvian jails, we followed detainees and their families for a year. Who are these French and European people who took the risk of making money illegally? What price are they paying today? 10:29 French Ambassador helps supply the prisoners 14:32 Trading Illegal goods in the courtyard 23:40 Military Operation to catch drug dealers 44:13 Colorful Parade in prison 53:06 Female Inmates dance on national television

The death of Stalin reveals the turpitudes of the regime hitherto hidden. In 1956, the Khrushchev report is overwhelming on the practice of power of his predecessor. The Hungarian uprisings in 1956 and the Prague Spring in 1968 demonstrate the will of peoples to free themselves from enslavement. In the 1970s, revolutionary messianism suffered a serious setback with the failure of Third World revolutions, the boat-people phenomenon and the Cambodian genocide. Henceforth, the communist parties had to fight to make an alternative credible, but the working class was to deal the fatal blow to the ideology of Marxist progress with the events in Gdansk in the summer of 1980. The fall of the Wall of Berlin ratifies only one state of fact, the end of the dreams of power of the Soviet Union, until its decay and its bursting. 0:00 The documentary 1:06 The rise of communism and the revelation of Stalin's crimes 8:48 The Khrushchev Report and its aftermath led to political upheaval in Eastern Europe and a new era of thaw and reform in the Soviet Union. 16:50 The achievements of Yuri Gagarin, the break between China and the Soviet Union and the Cuban revolution. 24:48 The political landscape of the 1960s, the rise and fall of Khrushchev, the Prague Spring insurrection and the emergence of new communist leaders. 32:23 The collapse of the Third World Revolution and the disorientation of Western communist parties in the 1970s. 51:37 Glasnost and the revelation of truth led to the fall of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. A film by Patrick Rotman, Patrick Barberis Produced by Michel Rotman Written by Patrice Chereau Series of documentaries Faith of the Century All episodes: Utopia in Power (1917-1928) https://youtu.be/dRSNq3FCy-k This volume covers 1900 to 1928, a period which saw the death of Lenin, the creation of the KGB and the coming to power of Stalin. The Two Faces of Communism (1929-1939) https://youtu.be/XR4orhWXxb4 This episode includes Stalin's purge, Communism the defender of democracy, the great famine of the Ukraine and the Spanish civil war. The Peak Years (1940-1953) https://youtu.be/-sJUBYYbw_E This episode includes the defeat of Germany, the take over of Eastern Europe, the Korean War and the Cold War. End Without End (1953-1999) https://youtu.be/0QFKBfOMffg This episode includes Stalin's death and Krushchev taking power, uprisings crushed in East Germany and Hungary, the propaganda of the space race, Castro taking over Cuba, Vietnam, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unleashing of freedom, the remnants of a discredited philosophy.

Through the European communist parties, the Soviet Union played a decisive role in resisting fascist ideologies during World War II. The failure of Operation Barbarossa and the capture of Berlin by the Red Army made Stalin the big winner of the standoff that pitted a large part of the countries of Europe against the Nazi Hydra. At the end of the conflict, the Soviet model spread in the States where the communist leaders of the Resistance had been brought to power, laying the foundations of the Warsaw Pact. When Mao took power in 1949, the red flag extended its influence from the banks of the Elbe to those of the China Sea. 0:00 The documentary 1:13 The rise of communism in the Soviet Union, its role in fighting fascism during World War II, and its impact on Eastern Europe. 9:41 The rise of communism in France and Italy and its impact on politics and society. 16:23 The Cold War began when Europe was divided between America and the Soviet satellite states, with Stalin's influence expanding. 24:30 The impact of communism in Eastern Europe, with emphasis on the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia and China. 29:50! The rise of communism and the Cold War between East and West. 39:25 The rise of communism and anti-American sentiment in France in the 1950s. 45:00 Communism offered a sense of purpose and belonging, with an emphasis on collective well-being and the abolition of personal profit. A film by Patrick Rotman, Patrick Barberis Produced by Michel Rotman Written by Patrice Chereau Series of documentaries Faith of the Century All episodes: Utopia in Power (1917-1928) https://youtu.be/dRSNq3FCy-k This volume covers 1900 to 1928, a period which saw the death of Lenin, the creation of the KGB and the coming to power of Stalin. The Two Faces of Communism (1929-1939) https://youtu.be/XR4orhWXxb4 This episode includes Stalin's purge, Communism the defender of democracy, the great famine of the Ukraine and the Spanish civil war. The Peak Years (1940-1953) https://youtu.be/-sJUBYYbw_E This episode includes the defeat of Germany, the take over of Eastern Europe, the Korean War and the Cold War. End Without End (1953-1999) https://youtu.be/0QFKBfOMffg This episode includes Stalin's death and Krushchev taking power, uprisings crushed in East Germany and Hungary, the propaganda of the space race, Castro taking over Cuba, Vietnam, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unleashing of freedom, the remnants of a discredited philosophy.

After the failure of communist-inspired revolutions all over the world, Stalin put the Comintern on hold and decided to build socialism in one country. But the abandonment of proletarian internationalism will never be consecrated. One of the official dogmas of the new Russian thought is anti-fascism. The fight against far-right parties is a priority for Western communist parties, especially with the war in Spain, which gives goodwill the opportunity to go and fight within the International Brigades. In the Soviet Union, through five-year plans and Stakhanovism, they are trying to transform the country into a great industrial power. A film by Patrick Rotman, Patrick Barberis Produced by Michel Rotman Written by Patrice Chereau Series of documentaries Faith of the Century All episodes: Utopia in Power (1917-1928) https://youtu.be/dRSNq3FCy-k This volume covers 1900 to 1928, a period which saw the death of Lenin, the creation of the KGB and the coming to power of Stalin. The Two Faces of Communism (1929-1939) https://youtu.be/XR4orhWXxb4 This episode includes Stalin's purge, Communism the defender of democracy, the great famine of the Ukraine and the Spanish civil war. The Peak Years (1940-1953) https://youtu.be/-sJUBYYbw_E This episode includes the defeat of Germany, the take over of Eastern Europe, the Korean War and the Cold War. End Without End (1953-1999) https://youtu.be/0QFKBfOMffg This episode includes Stalin's death and Krushchev taking power, uprisings crushed in East Germany and Hungary, the propaganda of the space race, Castro taking over Cuba, Vietnam, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unleashing of freedom, the remnants of a discredited philosophy.

00:00 In Zambia, a very old truck which was used to build the houses of thousands of peasants serves as a legend. After 46 years of activity, it still continues to work despite repeated leaks and breakdowns. But in the rainy season, the old cabin struggles on the tracks of the country. When the waters of the Zambezi invade the plains, the signal is given to king losis Imwiko II to leave his palace to settle in another residence, in the dry. This is the beginning of an incredible procession, which lasts eight hours, mobilizes 150 boats and 600 paddlers. 14:41 Bow down to the king 22:07 One Mechanic One Village 25:50 Even the air is contaminated 33:58 The market is a busy place often too busy 42:23 The festival starts !

In Europe, food manufacturers have signed up to ‘responsibility pledges’, promising no added sugar, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours and not to target children. So why are they using tactics banned in the West in the developing world? There, they have created ultra-low-cost products with higher levels of salt, sugar and saturated fats. Filmed in Brazil, India and France, we investigate the new tactics of brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Domino’s Pizza. Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV 0:00 The documentary 00:27 Impact of Western fast food chains on developing countries and their role in rising obesity rates. 6:04 Influence of Junk Food Brands on Brazilian Schools 13:25 Impact of Junk Food Marketing and Consumption 19:32 Global Fast Food Impact 25:06 Deceptive practices of multinational fast-food chains in India revealed through shocking nutritional analysis. 30:02 Impact of junk food marketing on children, lack of nutrition information, and evasion of regulations in the food industry. 35:11 Impact of Junk Food Marketing on Children 41:28 Unregulated advertising of junk food to children through online games and apps. 47:14 Global Impact of Unregulated Junk Food Industry

00:00 Devastated by its economy, Nicaragua has hazardous infrastructures. During the rainy season, the tracks turn into a quagmire and make it difficult for vehicles to pass. The transport of dynamite, useful for the extraction of raw gold, is perilous there because the tremors of the road risk at any time to explode the precious detonators. Added to this danger is that of armed looters. In the center of the country, the journey is just as complicated for evangelical pastors who travel by motorbike to meet very isolated communities. Finally, on the Caribbean Sea, Miskito fishermen outdo themselves to survive. 12:13 Two Priests One mission 24:06 One error may be deadly 31:23 Nicaragua's deadly rain strikes again 41:43 Hunting, Fishing everything to survive Directed by: Mathieu Orcel

In the heart of Central America, Nicaragua is home to the phenomenal Masaya volcano, which has been active for more than 30,000 years. He is at the origin of the largest known eruptions. The surrounding landscape has been altered with each lava flow, ashes and gas explosions. In the center lies a great desert, an empty land. Whenever the Masaya volcano erupts, life resumes and rises from the ashes. The history of life on Earth and fire are intimately linked: volcanism is at the origin of the formation of the first organic molecules and the appearance of life on Earth. Directors: Bertrand LOYER, Jacques BEDEL and François de RIBEROLLES

Whether in the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Chile, Italy or Iceland, each of these countries has active volcanoes on its lands that threaten people living in their feet. To avoid tragedies, volcanologists are asked to become prophets and to be able to analyze the slightest manifestations of volcanoes. Throughout the world, these volcano trappers are putting their tools and knowledge at their disposal, to try to protect those who live under the fire of the Earth. The history of life on Earth and that of fire are intimately linked: volcanism is at the origin of the formation of the first organic molecules and the appearance of life on Earth. Directors: Bertrand LOYER, Jacques BEDEL and François de RIBEROLLES