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In Search of History - The Aztec Empire (History Channel)
When explorer Hernando Cortés arrived in the New World in 1519, he found the present-day nation of Mexico dominated by the Aztecs. Highly skilled farmers, builders, and merchants, they were also savage warriors who practiced human sacrifice. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® presents a comprehensive profile of this fascinating civilization. Listen as leading scholars trace the rise of the Aztecs from a band of just over 1,000 to the dominant culture of ancient America and learn how the Spanish were able to hasten the fall of this mighty society in mere months. Tour the great temple of Tenochtitlan, where ongoing excavations are unraveling some of the enduring enigmas of the Aztecs, and discover the culture's continued influence in Mexico today. THE AZTEC EMPIRE explores the riveting history of a civilization that rose to dominate nearly all of Mexico in just 400 years. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
December 12, 2005
When explorer Hernando Cortés arrived in the New World in 1519, he found the present-day nation of Mexico dominated by the Aztecs. Highly skilled farmers, builders, and merchants, they were also savage warriors who practiced human sacrifice. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® presents a comprehensive profile of this fascinating civilization. Listen as leading scholars trace the rise of the Aztecs from a band of just over 1,000 to the dominant culture of ancient America and learn how the Spanish were able to hasten the fall of this mighty society in mere months. Tour the great temple of Tenochtitlan, where ongoing excavations are unraveling some of the enduring enigmas of the Aztecs, and discover the culture's continued influence in Mexico today. THE AZTEC EMPIRE explores the riveting history of a civilization that rose to dominate nearly all of Mexico in just 400 years. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
December 12, 2005
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In Search of the Trojan War
starring: Michael Wood, John Chadwick, Peter Connolly, Colin Renfrew, Jerome Sperling
directed by: Bill Lyons
The tale of the Trojan War has fascinated and intrigued people for thousands of years. But is there any truth in Homer's epic poem? Charismatic historian Michael Wood brings to life the heroes and the romance of the Bronze Age in this award-winning archaeological detective story filmed in Greece, Turkey, Ireland and Berlin.
April 04, 2004
starring: Michael Wood, John Chadwick, Peter Connolly, Colin Renfrew, Jerome Sperling
directed by: Bill Lyons
The tale of the Trojan War has fascinated and intrigued people for thousands of years. But is there any truth in Homer's epic poem? Charismatic historian Michael Wood brings to life the heroes and the romance of the Bronze Age in this award-winning archaeological detective story filmed in Greece, Turkey, Ireland and Berlin.
April 04, 2004
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NOVA - Infinite Secrets: The Genius of Archimedes
In 1991, a small Medieval prayer book was sold at auction. Miraculously, some original writings of Archimedes, the brilliant Greek mathematician, were discovered hidden beneath the religious text. Through scholarly detective work with the help of modern technology, this book now reveals Archimedes’ stunningly original concepts, ideas, and theories—revelations that, if known sooner, might have reshaped our world.
In 1991, a small Medieval prayer book was sold at auction. Miraculously, some original writings of Archimedes, the brilliant Greek mathematician, were discovered hidden beneath the religious text. Through scholarly detective work with the help of modern technology, this book now reveals Archimedes’ stunningly original concepts, ideas, and theories—revelations that, if known sooner, might have reshaped our world.
Many historic figures have been hailed as ahead of their time. Few—if any—are said to be centuries ahead of their time. The Einstein of his era, Archimedes had a sophisticated understanding of mathematics, and designed marvelous war machines for his native Syracuse to use against the invading Romans. Many of Archimedes’ works disappeared during the Middle Ages, but some survived to help inspire the scientific revolution in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. One document that seemed irretrievably lost was his final treatise The Method, which reputedly explained how he achieved his brilliant results—secrets he revealed nowhere else. Now, over 2200 years later, the discovery of The Method has experts and scientists dreaming of what might have been if Renaissance thinkers and other great minds had known of his ideas and been able to build on them.
NOVA explores Archimedes’ rare writings, as well as the book’s mysterious beginnings, tumultuous history and amazing discovery. As the ancient text comes back from the dead, it unlocks its revolutionary contents—the infinite secrets of one of history’s greatest thinkers.
Special DVD features include: activities for educators; materials and activities for librarians; a link to the Infinite Secrets Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.
On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Letterboxed.
January 01, 2004
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Inside Islam (History Channel)
directed by: Mark Hufnail
It is the second largest of the world's great religions and the fastest growing. Its name comes from the word for peace yet to many Westerners it is synonymous with terror.INSIDE ISLAM lifts the veil of mystery surrounding a misunderstood faith. Trace its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and discover how the Five Pillars the religion's central tenets helped spread Islam to the far corners of the world. Find out what the Qu'Ran says about war violence and suicide and how these words have been co-opted by extremists. And hear from experts like Khaled Abou el Fadl (Speaking in God's Name) who debate the challenges facing Islam today including a crisis of authority and deep divisions among many sects.Illuminating important and objective INSIDE ISLAM exposes the heart of a faith mired in controversy.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 733961706529 Manufacturer No: AAE-70652
February 02, 2003
directed by: Mark Hufnail
It is the second largest of the world's great religions and the fastest growing. Its name comes from the word for peace yet to many Westerners it is synonymous with terror.INSIDE ISLAM lifts the veil of mystery surrounding a misunderstood faith. Trace its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and discover how the Five Pillars the religion's central tenets helped spread Islam to the far corners of the world. Find out what the Qu'Ran says about war violence and suicide and how these words have been co-opted by extremists. And hear from experts like Khaled Abou el Fadl (Speaking in God's Name) who debate the challenges facing Islam today including a crisis of authority and deep divisions among many sects.Illuminating important and objective INSIDE ISLAM exposes the heart of a faith mired in controversy.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 733961706529 Manufacturer No: AAE-70652
February 02, 2003
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JFK - A Presidency Revealed (History Channel)
starring: John F. Kennedy, JFK
He was a young hero who brought the promise of a new era to the Oval Office. But the dream of Camelot was extinguished by an assassin s bullet just 1,000 days later. Forty years after his death, the legacy--and mystery--of John F. Kennedy continues to grow.
From secret liaisons to the details of cabinet deliberations during the Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK: A PRESIDENCY REVEALED provides the most in-depth look at the man and his administration ever filmed. Peabody Award-winning producer David Taylor (The Johnson Tapes) and host Frank Sesno draw on an extraordinary array of never-before-released source material, including JFK s White House audiotapes and Soviet footage from Kennedy s sole superpower summit, to write new chapters in the story of America s 35th president.
DVD Features: Two Episodes of A&E s Award-Winning Series BIOGRAPHY® JFK: A Personal Story and Joseph Kennedy, Sr.: Father of an American Dynasty; Interactive Menu; Scene Selection
January 01, 2011
starring: John F. Kennedy, JFK
He was a young hero who brought the promise of a new era to the Oval Office. But the dream of Camelot was extinguished by an assassin s bullet just 1,000 days later. Forty years after his death, the legacy--and mystery--of John F. Kennedy continues to grow.
From secret liaisons to the details of cabinet deliberations during the Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK: A PRESIDENCY REVEALED provides the most in-depth look at the man and his administration ever filmed. Peabody Award-winning producer David Taylor (The Johnson Tapes) and host Frank Sesno draw on an extraordinary array of never-before-released source material, including JFK s White House audiotapes and Soviet footage from Kennedy s sole superpower summit, to write new chapters in the story of America s 35th president.
DVD Features: Two Episodes of A&E s Award-Winning Series BIOGRAPHY® JFK: A Personal Story and Joseph Kennedy, Sr.: Father of an American Dynasty; Interactive Menu; Scene Selection
January 01, 2011
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Titanic (A&E Documentary)
starring: David McCallum, Wyn Wade, Eva Hart, Ken Marschall, Dot Kendle
The Titanic was known as "the ship of dreams." On April 14, 1912, during the last leg of her maiden voyage, the ship struck an iceberg and sank with the loss of more than 1500 lives. Now, the sensational history of the ill-fated liner is recounted definitively in "Titanic," the award-winning documentary first seen on the Arts & Entertainment Network. In the most complete chronicle of the Titanic disaster ever created, rarely seen newsreel footage and filmed testimonials of survivors and historians take you on an incomparable voyage into one of history's most unforgettable tragedies.
April 04, 1998
starring: David McCallum, Wyn Wade, Eva Hart, Ken Marschall, Dot Kendle
The Titanic was known as "the ship of dreams." On April 14, 1912, during the last leg of her maiden voyage, the ship struck an iceberg and sank with the loss of more than 1500 lives. Now, the sensational history of the ill-fated liner is recounted definitively in "Titanic," the award-winning documentary first seen on the Arts & Entertainment Network. In the most complete chronicle of the Titanic disaster ever created, rarely seen newsreel footage and filmed testimonials of survivors and historians take you on an incomparable voyage into one of history's most unforgettable tragedies.
April 04, 1998
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I Know I'm Not Alone
starring: Michael Franti
directed by: Michael Franti
In 2004 Michael Franti decided to ‘walk his talk’ and traveled to the war zones of Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This wasn’t a USO green zone sponsored visit – Franti and his team organized a trip that would take him to the core of the red-zoned, war torn neighborhoods of Baghdad, the West Bank and Gaza Strip armed with only a guitar, video cameras and the intent to experience first hand the human cost of war. Throughout his journey he shares his music with families, doctors, musicians, soldiers and everyday people who in turn reveal to him the often overlooked human cost of war. Out of this expedition, Franti has produced and directed a compelling documentary film titled I Know I’m Not Alone. With its guerrilla style footage captured in active war zones, the documentary is unlike the many academic and politically driven pieces in the marketplace, instead offering the audience a sense of intimate travel and the opportunity to hear the voices of everyday people living, creating and surviving under the harsh conditions of war and occupation.
July 07, 2006
starring: Michael Franti
directed by: Michael Franti
In 2004 Michael Franti decided to ‘walk his talk’ and traveled to the war zones of Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This wasn’t a USO green zone sponsored visit – Franti and his team organized a trip that would take him to the core of the red-zoned, war torn neighborhoods of Baghdad, the West Bank and Gaza Strip armed with only a guitar, video cameras and the intent to experience first hand the human cost of war. Throughout his journey he shares his music with families, doctors, musicians, soldiers and everyday people who in turn reveal to him the often overlooked human cost of war. Out of this expedition, Franti has produced and directed a compelling documentary film titled I Know I’m Not Alone. With its guerrilla style footage captured in active war zones, the documentary is unlike the many academic and politically driven pieces in the marketplace, instead offering the audience a sense of intimate travel and the opportunity to hear the voices of everyday people living, creating and surviving under the harsh conditions of war and occupation.
July 07, 2006
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4 Little Girls
directed by: Spike Lee
From the director of ' 'Do The Right Thing' ' and ' 'Malcolm X' ' comes ' 'a masterpiece.' ' (Chicago Tribune) When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on September 15, 1963, it takes the lives of four young girls. This racially motivated crime, sparks the nation?s outrage and helps fuel the civil rights movement sweeping across the country.
January 01, 2001
directed by: Spike Lee
From the director of ' 'Do The Right Thing' ' and ' 'Malcolm X' ' comes ' 'a masterpiece.' ' (Chicago Tribune) When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on September 15, 1963, it takes the lives of four young girls. This racially motivated crime, sparks the nation?s outrage and helps fuel the civil rights movement sweeping across the country.
January 01, 2001
