S1.E4 ∙ Ritirata strategica

A recounting of the bloodiest single battle of World War One in its various aspects.

The people, the places and even the name 'Utah' played a unique role in the Second World War. From Pearl Harbor and Normandy to the farms and cities here at home, explore Utah's contribution to the fight for freedom in KBYU's production of UTAH IN WORLD WAR II. See how Utah's location as the crossroads of the west made the Beehive State a surprisingly vital part of the war effort. Hear first-hand accounts from Utah's greatest generation as they share stories of sewing parachutes in Manti, building munitions in Salt Lake, suffering the indignities of internment in the Great Basin, training for battle in Kearns, testing top secret weapons in the west desert, working alongside POW's in Salina and healing the wounds of war in Brigham City.

Amir Orian abandoned fame to form a theater and acting school in his home. When Israel attacks Gaza he can't withhold objections to the war, while his students show resistance to the discussion. Performing on stage, their deep emotions are revealed, yet their defiance threatens the existence of the theater.

Unearthing the terrible secrets hidden in the tomb of China's first emperor. The Terracotta warriors are just the tip of the iceberg in a mausoleum the size of Manhattan, which has gone largely unexcavated.

The story of Joseph Goebbels and the production of wartime Nazi newsreels.

This unflinching examination of the war in Iraq follows soldiers from the elite 101st Airborne Division for 14 months, from stateside preparations to their deployment in Iraq and back home again. Throughout, soldiers speak candidly about their experience in the military and demonstrate the powerful bond established as they struggle to stay alive.