Spanish History Channel
Satellite TV for history buffs
No pieces of trivia, such as childhood nickname of President Obama (Barry), the height of Abraham Lincoln (6'4 ") and the fact that Wendy's founder Dave Thomas was adopted, the interest for you? Want to know how many high definition televisions Michael Jackson had in his Neverland Ranch? Want to control weight loss Oprah's struggles throughout the year? Are you a history buff with a thirst for all kinds of knowledge about the lives of some of the most influential figures of the past and present? If so, you must tune to the biography, which serves as a window into the lives of extraordinary people and is available through cable or satellite TV. The channel, which began programming in 1999 and is based on the documentary A & E Network TV series called Biography, has appeared biographies of people like Elvis Presley (whose home of Graceland, is the second most visited house in the States States), Pope John Paul II (which travels to 117 countries and all continents except Antarctica and became the most traveled pope of all time) Mao Zedong (Hunanese peasant origins), Queen Elizabeth II (who speaks fluent French), and Babe Ruth (also known as "The Bambino" and " Sultan of Swat ") and fictional characters such as Superman and Santa Claus.
At first, the episodes focused primarily on the lives of characters historical or current political or social leaders, but over time, more and more pop culture figures were added to the mix, making some criticism from people who did not like the abandonment of the purely intellectual. Now, in addition to historical figures, world famous icons, legends Sport, artists and great women, you can also learn about notable figures from business and global technology, such as Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, and Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton.
The Biography Channel also celebrates the diversity of America through several series with minority issues. During Black History Month, which takes place in February, there are episodes chronicling the lives of many of the atheists, scientists, adventurers, and the activists who make up the history Black line-up. These range from household name sports stars like Jackie Robinson, the innovator, but lesser-known inventors such as LP Ray (who invented the shovel) and Dr. Techniques Charles Drew (who discovered the blood and store development banks in the blood). Harlem Renaissance figures and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement also included. You can learn what events in their lives inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and to fight for equality. And you can find information about the creative forces behind Billie Holiday Langston Hughes.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, from mid-September to mid- October, you can learn about the culture and traditions of U.S. residents that traces its roots to Spain, Mexico and Spanish-speaking countries of Latin Central and South America and the Caribbean. The Biography Channel observes the month, showing the programs dedicated to the life of these people U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor, Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
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