Global Trekker Astro

Each one-hour documentary utilises rare archive footage and asks fundamental and serious questions about the personalities' public facade and their businesses.

At the VandA, Shirley Bassey's favourite outfit must look its best for its debut, a Victorian vase gets a chance to shine, and a rare Chinese painting brings huge challenges.

At the VandA, a Buddhist painting is a mystery, children's art goes on show, and Josiah Wedgwood's masterpiece - the Portland Vase - is brought into the 21st century.

From night stalker missions to rescue operations, see how the Little Bird helicopter earned its place among the big boys.

Witness the fighter-bomber F-111 in action, from the jungle battles of Vietnam to the desert wars of the Middle East.

From high in the sky, get a tour of places in the U.S. made famous by Hollywood movies, from superhero hangouts to mobster hideaways.

Explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the sky. These two American territories offer surprises at every turn.

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is home to a plethora of historic sights and culinary delights. Paris can feel anchored in another time, while a dynamic food scene keeps evolving.

In Dublin, verdant fields yield impeccable produce, and the coastal waters offer the finest seafood. Copenhagen's food scene caters to all, and it is high quality, locally sourced, and globally inspired.

Barcelona is defined by quirky architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. 'Cucina Romana,' is unique to Rome and vastly different from every other part of Italy.

Jimmy heads to the bustling Rapid Creek markets, mingling amongst the food stalls, produce growers, and locals out for their weekly shop.

Jimmy meets some of the Greek community preparing food for the Greek cultural festival; he visits the colourful Malak Night Market.

Jimmy explains why the Top End has some of the country's best and freshest seafood; Jimmy meets self-taught chef Rachael Ciesolka at a Darwin wharf.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

From high in the sky, get a tour of places in the U.S. made famous by Hollywood movies, from superhero hangouts to mobster hideaways.

Explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the sky. These two American territories offer surprises at every turn.

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is home to a plethora of historic sights and culinary delights. Paris can feel anchored in another time, while a dynamic food scene keeps evolving.

In Dublin, verdant fields yield impeccable produce, and the coastal waters offer the finest seafood. Copenhagen's food scene caters to all, and it is high quality, locally sourced, and globally inspired.

Barcelona is defined by quirky architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. 'Cucina Romana,' is unique to Rome and vastly different from every other part of Italy.

Jimmy heads to the bustling Rapid Creek markets, mingling amongst the food stalls, produce growers, and locals out for their weekly shop.

Jimmy meets some of the Greek community preparing food for the Greek cultural festival; he visits the colourful Malak Night Market.

Jimmy explains why the Top End has some of the country's best and freshest seafood; Jimmy meets self-taught chef Rachael Ciesolka at a Darwin wharf.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

This episode explores the young Norma Jeane. While showing talent and audacity, she turned her back on her difficult childhood and put herself on the radar in Hollywood as 'Marilyn Monroe'.

This episode explores Marilyn's defiance about posing nude and how it catapults her to stardom.

Kamala Harris's rise from her early life in California to becoming the first female Vice President of the US, her impact on American politics, and her potential path to becoming the first female President.

Joe Biden became the 46th US President on Jan 20, 2021, promising unity and calm after a divided era, aiming to 'restore the soul of America'.

Donald Trump's presidency (2017-2021) was marked by controversy and societal shifts, leaving a lasting impact on the nation and world.

Despite its delayed arrival, for the Grey Seals at Ravenscar Beach winter means it is time to give birth.

Rainforests cover just six percent of Earth's surface yet contain almost half of the world's plants and animals.

Auckland Zoo's primate team prepare to welcome a new birth.

We follow Auckland Zoo's bird team into the wilds of the Coromandel Ranges as they help to save native kiwi populations.

Little penguin Snapper returns to the colony but will he be accepted? The vet team prepare to treat Samantran tiger Sali, and the Zoo helps to save an endangered native species at risk.

Baby Giraffe meets the herd, the Zoo's five otter brothers are on the move and the ectotherm team search for a hidden for a treasure.

Casey Anderson, a Montana native wildlife expert works with wildlife filmmaker Ren Araneda to capture the wild pumas of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.

The remarkable story of the near extinction and rescue of the American Bison through the eyes of William T Hornaday.

With days growing shorter and colder, Canadian wildlife is in a race against time, and any animal that fails to make the most of what autumn has to offer will perish.

Winter in Canada is both cruel and beautiful; in the grip of snow and ice, and animals are struggling; some animals hunker down, others have babies to raise who need to adjust to their environment swiftly.

With the arrival of spring, days grow longer and temperatures rise. However, spring in Alaska is short. Animals have just two months to find food and start a family, while avoiding predators.

Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations of the Alaskan salmon run.

As winter draws to a close, the Atlantic springs back to life. Fish that spent the winter out in the deeper water have returned. An eagle pair has set up home high above the perfect fishing spot.

Summer means food is plentiful and this year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. For puffins it's a massive leap of faith as they jump from their cliff-top nests into the ocean.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is home to a plethora of historic sights and culinary delights. Paris can feel anchored in another time, while a dynamic food scene keeps evolving.

In Dublin, verdant fields yield impeccable produce, and the coastal waters offer the finest seafood. Copenhagen's food scene caters to all, and it is high quality, locally sourced, and globally inspired.

Barcelona is defined by quirky architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. 'Cucina Romana,' is unique to Rome and vastly different from every other part of Italy.

Jimmy heads to the bustling Rapid Creek markets, mingling amongst the food stalls, produce growers, and locals out for their weekly shop.

Jimmy meets some of the Greek community preparing food for the Greek cultural festival; he visits the colourful Malak Night Market.

Jimmy explains why the Top End has some of the country's best and freshest seafood; Jimmy meets self-taught chef Rachael Ciesolka at a Darwin wharf.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

Yellowstone. It's a land forged by the mightiest forces on our planet, with granite peaks, super heated geysers, and raging rivers.

Buckle up for a spectacular flight along the famous Pacific Coast Highway and over iconic landmarks such as Hearst Castle and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Join a non-stop journey over America's most exotic and breathtaking state. Explore lush green cliffs, black-sand beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant city life.

Each one-hour documentary utilises rare archive footage and asks fundamental and serious questions about the personalities' public facade and their businesses.

At the VandA, Shirley Bassey's favourite outfit must look its best for its debut, a Victorian vase gets a chance to shine, and a rare Chinese painting brings huge challenges.

At the VandA, a Buddhist painting is a mystery, children's art goes on show, and Josiah Wedgwood's masterpiece - the Portland Vase - is brought into the 21st century.

From night stalker missions to rescue operations, see how the Little Bird helicopter earned its place among the big boys.

Witness the fighter-bomber F-111 in action, from the jungle battles of Vietnam to the desert wars of the Middle East.

With days growing shorter and colder, Canadian wildlife is in a race against time, and any animal that fails to make the most of what autumn has to offer will perish.

Winter in Canada is both cruel and beautiful; in the grip of snow and ice, and animals are struggling; some animals hunker down, others have babies to raise who need to adjust to their environment swiftly.

With the arrival of spring, days grow longer and temperatures rise. However, spring in Alaska is short. Animals have just two months to find food and start a family, while avoiding predators.

Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations of the Alaskan salmon run.

As winter draws to a close, the Atlantic springs back to life. Fish that spent the winter out in the deeper water have returned. An eagle pair has set up home high above the perfect fishing spot.

Summer means food is plentiful and this year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. For puffins it's a massive leap of faith as they jump from their cliff-top nests into the ocean.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is home to a plethora of historic sights and culinary delights. Paris can feel anchored in another time, while a dynamic food scene keeps evolving.

In Dublin, verdant fields yield impeccable produce, and the coastal waters offer the finest seafood. Copenhagen's food scene caters to all, and it is high quality, locally sourced, and globally inspired.

Barcelona is defined by quirky architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. 'Cucina Romana,' is unique to Rome and vastly different from every other part of Italy.

Jimmy heads to the bustling Rapid Creek markets, mingling amongst the food stalls, produce growers, and locals out for their weekly shop.

Jimmy meets some of the Greek community preparing food for the Greek cultural festival; he visits the colourful Malak Night Market.

Jimmy explains why the Top End has some of the country's best and freshest seafood; Jimmy meets self-taught chef Rachael Ciesolka at a Darwin wharf.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

Despite its delayed arrival, for the Grey Seals at Ravenscar Beach winter means it is time to give birth.

Rainforests cover just six percent of Earth's surface yet contain almost half of the world's plants and animals.

Auckland Zoo's primate team prepare to welcome a new birth.

We follow Auckland Zoo's bird team into the wilds of the Coromandel Ranges as they help to save native kiwi populations.

Little penguin Snapper returns to the colony but will he be accepted? The vet team prepare to treat Samantran tiger Sali, and the Zoo helps to save an endangered native species at risk.

Baby Giraffe meets the herd, the Zoo's five otter brothers are on the move and the ectotherm team search for a hidden for a treasure.

Auckland Zoo's primate team prepare to welcome a new birth.

Casey Anderson, a Montana native wildlife expert works with wildlife filmmaker Ren Araneda to capture the wild pumas of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.

The remarkable story of the near extinction and rescue of the American Bison through the eyes of William T Hornaday.

A young Muhammad Ali clinched Olympic gold in 1960, but returned home to the same bigotry he'd left behind. Disillusioned, it's said that he threw his medal into the Ohio River.

This episode explores the young Norma Jeane. While showing talent and audacity, she turned her back on her difficult childhood and put herself on the radar in Hollywood as 'Marilyn Monroe'.

This episode explores Marilyn's defiance about posing nude and how it catapults her to stardom.

Kamala Harris's rise from her early life in California to becoming the first female Vice President of the US, her impact on American politics, and her potential path to becoming the first female President.

From high in the sky, get a tour of places in the U.S. made famous by Hollywood movies, from superhero hangouts to mobster hideaways.

Explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the sky. These two American territories offer surprises at every turn.

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is home to a plethora of historic sights and culinary delights. Paris can feel anchored in another time, while a dynamic food scene keeps evolving.

In Dublin, verdant fields yield impeccable produce, and the coastal waters offer the finest seafood. Copenhagen's food scene caters to all, and it is high quality, locally sourced, and globally inspired.

Barcelona is defined by quirky architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. 'Cucina Romana,' is unique to Rome and vastly different from every other part of Italy.

Jimmy heads to the bustling Rapid Creek markets, mingling amongst the food stalls, produce growers, and locals out for their weekly shop.

Jimmy meets some of the Greek community preparing food for the Greek cultural festival; he visits the colourful Malak Night Market.

Jimmy explains why the Top End has some of the country's best and freshest seafood; Jimmy meets self-taught chef Rachael Ciesolka at a Darwin wharf.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is home to a plethora of historic sights and culinary delights. Paris can feel anchored in another time, while a dynamic food scene keeps evolving.

In Dublin, verdant fields yield impeccable produce, and the coastal waters offer the finest seafood. Copenhagen's food scene caters to all, and it is high quality, locally sourced, and globally inspired.

Barcelona is defined by quirky architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. 'Cucina Romana,' is unique to Rome and vastly different from every other part of Italy.

Jimmy heads to the bustling Rapid Creek markets, mingling amongst the food stalls, produce growers, and locals out for their weekly shop.

Jimmy meets some of the Greek community preparing food for the Greek cultural festival; he visits the colourful Malak Night Market.

Jimmy explains why the Top End has some of the country's best and freshest seafood; Jimmy meets self-taught chef Rachael Ciesolka at a Darwin wharf.

From the engineering wonders of ancient Rome to the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany, and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara, journey across Central Italy and discover it like never before.

Journey from the fashion capital to Milan, across the great canals of Venice to the otherworldly peaks of the Dolomites and the colorful coast of Cinque Terre to discover Northern Italy like never before.

Explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the sky. These two American territories offer surprises at every turn.

Swoop over America's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made structures. These American symbols of creativity rival the vast beauty of the country's landscape.

Winter in Canada is both cruel and beautiful; in the grip of snow and ice, and animals are struggling; some animals hunker down, others have babies to raise who need to adjust to their environment swiftly.

When Spring finally arrives, the race is on to find a mate and start a family; black bears and beavers in the west, wood frogs in the south and 20,000 gannets in the east all have one thing on their minds.

Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations of the Alaskan salmon run.

Humpback whales return to Alaska's rich feeding grounds and salmon return to spawn in the rivers. The returning salmon however have to negotiate a path past hungry brown bears.

Summer means food is plentiful and this year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. For puffins it's a massive leap of faith as they jump from their cliff-top nests into the ocean.

In the Atlantic's far north, autumn is the season of gales, cooling temperatures and driving rain. This is when the wildlife must make the final preparations for winter or migrate to warmer climes.

Explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the sky. These two American territories offer surprises at every turn.

Swoop over America's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made structures. These American symbols of creativity rival the vast beauty of the country's landscape.

Winter in Canada is both cruel and beautiful; in the grip of snow and ice, and animals are struggling; some animals hunker down, others have babies to raise who need to adjust to their environment swiftly.

When Spring finally arrives, the race is on to find a mate and start a family; black bears and beavers in the west, wood frogs in the south and 20,000 gannets in the east all have one thing on their minds.

Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations of the Alaskan salmon run.

Humpback whales return to Alaska's rich feeding grounds and salmon return to spawn in the rivers. The returning salmon however have to negotiate a path past hungry brown bears.

Summer means food is plentiful and this year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. For puffins it's a massive leap of faith as they jump from their cliff-top nests into the ocean.

In the Atlantic's far north, autumn is the season of gales, cooling temperatures and driving rain. This is when the wildlife must make the final preparations for winter or migrate to warmer climes.

Explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the sky. These two American territories offer surprises at every turn.

Swoop over America's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made structures. These American symbols of creativity rival the vast beauty of the country's landscape.

Winter in Canada is both cruel and beautiful; in the grip of snow and ice, and animals are struggling; some animals hunker down, others have babies to raise who need to adjust to their environment swiftly.

When Spring finally arrives, the race is on to find a mate and start a family; black bears and beavers in the west, wood frogs in the south and 20,000 gannets in the east all have one thing on their minds.

Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations of the Alaskan salmon run.

Humpback whales return to Alaska's rich feeding grounds and salmon return to spawn in the rivers. The returning salmon however have to negotiate a path past hungry brown bears.

Summer means food is plentiful and this year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. For puffins it's a massive leap of faith as they jump from their cliff-top nests into the ocean.

In the Atlantic's far north, autumn is the season of gales, cooling temperatures and driving rain. This is when the wildlife must make the final preparations for winter or migrate to warmer climes.

Winter in Canada is both cruel and beautiful; in the grip of snow and ice, and animals are struggling; some animals hunker down, others have babies to raise who need to adjust to their environment swiftly.

When Spring finally arrives, the race is on to find a mate and start a family; black bears and beavers in the west, wood frogs in the south and 20,000 gannets in the east all have one thing on their minds.

Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations of the Alaskan salmon run.

Humpback whales return to Alaska's rich feeding grounds and salmon return to spawn in the rivers. The returning salmon however have to negotiate a path past hungry brown bears.

Summer means food is plentiful and this year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. For puffins it's a massive leap of faith as they jump from their cliff-top nests into the ocean.

Swoop over America's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made structures. These American symbols of creativity rival the vast beauty of the country's landscape.

From peasants to kings, the people of Britain believed devils and witches stalked the land, causing chaos and bad fortune.

In the jungles of a remote archipelago in the South Pacific, a biologist is attempting to do something Charles Darwin and Ernst Mayr never accomplished: catch evolution in the act of creating new species.

Meet the creature that scientists believe is the key to the story of life and how it evolves: the anole.

Little penguin Snapper returns to the colony but will he be accepted? The vet team prepare to treat Samantran tiger Sali, and the Zoo helps to save an endangered native species at risk.

Baby Giraffe meets the herd, the Zoo's five otter brothers are on the move and the ectotherm team search for a hidden for a treasure.

This time on Wild Heroes, the Zoo welcomes two crocodiles to the Swamp Forest, the new South East Asia habitat opens and the team prepare for the birth of a baby southern white rhino.

Auckland Zoo's vet team commences critical care to save the life of an endangered sea turtle snared on a fishing line.

The National Park Service has been active for over a century preserving and protecting over 400 units across America, from the wild and natural to the man-made and historic.

Scientists use state-of-the-art technology to battle the conservation dangers threatening the millions of animals that migrate through Panama.

Swoop over America's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made structures. These American symbols of creativity rival the vast beauty of the country's landscape.

From peasants to kings, the people of Britain believed devils and witches stalked the land, causing chaos and bad fortune.

In the jungles of a remote archipelago in the South Pacific, a biologist is attempting to do something Charles Darwin and Ernst Mayr never accomplished: catch evolution in the act of creating new species.

Meet the creature that scientists believe is the key to the story of life and how it evolves: the anole.

Little penguin Snapper returns to the colony but will he be accepted? The vet team prepare to treat Samantran tiger Sali, and the Zoo helps to save an endangered native species at risk.

Baby Giraffe meets the herd, the Zoo's five otter brothers are on the move and the ectotherm team search for a hidden for a treasure.

This time on Wild Heroes, the Zoo welcomes two crocodiles to the Swamp Forest, the new South East Asia habitat opens and the team prepare for the birth of a baby southern white rhino.

Auckland Zoo's vet team commences critical care to save the life of an endangered sea turtle snared on a fishing line.

The National Park Service has been active for over a century preserving and protecting over 400 units across America, from the wild and natural to the man-made and historic.

Swoop over America's biggest, boldest, and most dazzling man-made structures. These American symbols of creativity rival the vast beauty of the country's landscape.

From peasants to kings, the people of Britain believed devils and witches stalked the land, causing chaos and bad fortune.

In the jungles of a remote archipelago in the South Pacific, a biologist is attempting to do something Charles Darwin and Ernst Mayr never accomplished: catch evolution in the act of creating new species.

Meet the creature that scientists believe is the key to the story of life and how it evolves: the anole.

Little penguin Snapper returns to the colony but will he be accepted? The vet team prepare to treat Samantran tiger Sali, and the Zoo helps to save an endangered native species at risk.

Baby Giraffe meets the herd, the Zoo's five otter brothers are on the move and the ectotherm team search for a hidden for a treasure.

This time on Wild Heroes, the Zoo welcomes two crocodiles to the Swamp Forest, the new South East Asia habitat opens and the team prepare for the birth of a baby southern white rhino.

Auckland Zoo's vet team commences critical care to save the life of an endangered sea turtle snared on a fishing line.

The National Park Service has been active for over a century preserving and protecting over 400 units across America, from the wild and natural to the man-made and historic.

Scientists use state-of-the-art technology to battle the conservation dangers threatening the millions of animals that migrate through Panama.

In the jungles of a remote archipelago in the South Pacific, a biologist is attempting to do something Charles Darwin and Ernst Mayr never accomplished: catch evolution in the act of creating new species.

Meet the creature that scientists believe is the key to the story of life and how it evolves: the anole.

Little penguin Snapper returns to the colony but will he be accepted? The vet team prepare to treat Samantran tiger Sali, and the Zoo helps to save an endangered native species at risk.

Baby Giraffe meets the herd, the Zoo's five otter brothers are on the move and the ectotherm team search for a hidden for a treasure.

This time on Wild Heroes, the Zoo welcomes two crocodiles to the Swamp Forest, the new South East Asia habitat opens and the team prepare for the birth of a baby southern white rhino.

Auckland Zoo's vet team commences critical care to save the life of an endangered sea turtle snared on a fishing line.

From peasants to kings, the people of Britain believed devils and witches stalked the land, causing chaos and bad fortune.

England's Rollright Stones, located on the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, are among the oldest and most mystic monuments in Britain.

A comprehensive look at David Beckhams footballing career focusing on his England redemption, World Cup dreams, trial by media and becoming brand Becks.

This episode explores Marilyn's determination to become a serious actress and her departure from Twentieth Century Fox to start her own production company.

This episode explores how Marilyn shows her mature talent as an actress and wins a triumphant victory over Twentieth Century Fox shortly before her untimely death.

Explore Bill Clinton's complex legacy, from Arkansas roots to White House highs (economic prosperity) and lows (scandals, impeachment), and his impact on American politics.

Documentary examines George W. Bush's presidency, focusing on the Iraq War, its aftermath, and the lasting impact of his decisions, including the rise of ISIS and the human toll of the conflict.

Ronald Reagan, a charismatic leader, transformed America with Reaganomics, dividing opinion at home and abroad, and forever changing Conservatism with his visionary policies and iconic speeches.