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- The Sahara CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set with DVD
- For centuries, a mystique has surrounded the vast swath of land known as the Sahara, a desert covering three and a half million square miles across eleven African nations. This lesson traces the Sahara’s mysterious history from climate and geographical changes to political and religious… [ read more ]
$39.95- $19.95

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- The Maya CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set with DVD
- Unearth the secrets of the great temple-city of Palenque, the center of the Mayan world to understand why the Mayans altered their historical records before abandoning it mysteriously in 835 AD. This CD-ROM lesson plan includes short video clips organized by theme, primary source documents,… [ read more ]
$39.95- $19.95

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- They employed a brutality which is staggering by today’s standards. A fresh look at some of the world’s most fascinating, iconic, and truly ruthless leaders, the new series ANCIENTS BEHAVING BADLY cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the… [ read more ]
$24.95- $20.99


- Art of War DVD
- Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare, and his book Art of War, written 2,400 years ago, is still the ultimate how-to book for winning. This two-hour special brings his words to life. Shot like a graphic novel, it weaves together several epic stories, including the story of Sun Tzu himself,… [ read more ]
- $14.95


- Attila The Barbarian King Who Challenged Rome (Paperback) Book
- Attila the Hun is a household name---a byword for mindless barbarism. But to most of us the man himself, his world, and his significance are all unknown. In this stunning historical narrative, John Man reveals the real Attila. [ read more ]
- $17.95


- Battles B.C.: The Complete Season 1 DVD
- Prepare for a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history--as well as the tales of betrayal, lust, conquest and brutality that often accompanied them. BATTLES BC: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE, the exciting series from HISTORY, uses computer graphics and… [ read more ]
- $19.95

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- His accomplishments were unprecedented, his charisma irresistible. Credited with both unifying China and tormenting its citizenry, Qin Shi Huangdi, the "first emperor of China," is one of the most controversial leaders in the nation's history. His reign brought advance such as standardized… [ read more ]
$34.95- $29.99


- End of Empire Attila the Hun and the Fall of Rome (Hardcover) Book
- A bold new account of Attila the Hun as empire builder and political threat to Rome. Conjuring up images of savagery and ferocity, Attila the Hun has become a byword for barbarianism. But, as the Romans of the fifth century knew, Attila did more than just terrorize villages on the edge of an… [ read more ]
- $26.95

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- Join Peter Weller as he discovers the secrets to one of the greatest and most mysterious civilizations of the New World. Explore the glories of the Maya civilization. Emmy®-winning series hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Discover the history and culture of ancient societies throu [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- This ancient setting for fairy tales and myth was a real and thriving culture, famed and feared in its time. Uncover its lost glory in this fascinating DVD. Emmy®-winning series hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Discover the history and culture of ancient societies… [ read more ]
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- From the Parthenon and Tenochtitlan to the Great Wall of China and Chich+¼n Itz the ancient world created itself in bold strokes of ingenuity and ambition. Hosted by Peter Weller ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE examines the most magnificent and sophisticated civilizations in history through the lens… [ read more ]
$49.95- $31.99


- Last Stand of the 300 DVD
- This is the true and astounding saga of the Spartans at Thermopylae. It is among the greatest tales of war ever recounted. All the glory and grit of these warriors' last stand is captured in this exceptional documentary. The Battle of Thermopylae is now the subject of a major Hollywood… [ read more ]
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- Frank Langella hosts this captivating DVD set exploring the storied civilization of the Ancient Egyptians. Four compelling episodes trace the world and wonders of the ancient Kingdom of the Nile. Features extensive location footage and visits to ongoing excavations. Narrated by Frank Langella ( [ read more ]
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- Rome Rise and Fall of an Empire DVD Box Set
- Leave the musty history books behind as this thrilling, action-packed series plunges you in the heart of the bloody combat and intrigue that defined the arc of the greatest Western civilization. [ read more ]
- $39.95

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- Join archeologists in uncovering the mysteries of one of the great civilizations of the world. As many as a quarter million citizens lived in Tenochtitlan at its height. Mexico City was built atop the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. The Aztec flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- When the explorer Cortés arrived in the New World in 1519, he found the present-day nation of Mexico dominated by the Aztecs. Skilled farmers, builders and merchants, the Aztecs were also savage warriors who practiced human sacrifice on a massive scale fueled by the belief that blood… [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- Their exploits were recorded in stories passed down from generation to generation, their images the basis of some of the most beautiful artworks ever created, and their names echo through history to this day. From their mythical home high atop Mount Olympus, the great Greek gods were an… [ read more ]
$24.95- $20.99

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- This award-winning series continues with another insightful examination of the wonders of a remarkable city-state that briefly eclipsed the Roman Empire. Hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Discover the history and culture of lost societies through their engineering… [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- Experts illuminate the brutal standoff at the "Gates of Fire," when 300 Spartans held off the Persian army. Examine the greatest conflicts in history. Military historians, archeologists and other experts share their insights. Detailed re-enactments bring these pivotal moments to life.
$12.95- $9.99

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- Take an in-depth look at the marvels of the magnificent ancient empire that is the subject of the Oscar® - nominated film The Curse of the Golden Flower . Emmy®-winning series hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Discover the history and culture of ancient societies through… [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- The shining light of the Dark Ages gets the appreciation it deserves in this captivating survey of its greatest achievements. The Byzantines invented foreign intelligence with their secret ''Bureau of Barbarians.'' Emmy®-winning series hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Learn how t [ read more ]
$24.95- $20.99

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- Josh tempts fate by revealing the millennia-old secrets of Ancient Egypt's mysterious mummies. Share in his latest remarkable adventure of discovery! Archeology gets a fresh new face in this exciting series. Hosted by adventurer Josh Bernstein, President and CEO of the world's oldest… [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- From the pyramids to a battery built before the birth of Christ, discover the stunning technological achievements of the ancients. [ read more ]
$29.95- $23.99

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- They employed a brutality which is staggering by today's standards. A fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic, and truly ruthless leaders, the new series Absolute Tyrants cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great to… [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- A marauding barbarian with a reputation as one of history’s monsters, even today Attila’s name is a synonym for savagery. ANCIENTS BEHAVING BADLY investigates some of the world's most fascinating, iconic, mythic and truly tyrannical leaders. Each episode cuts through folklore to present… [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- This young Roman emperor had a fearsome reputation as a sadist, a murderer…and a raving lunatic. ANCIENTS BEHAVING BADLY investigates some of the world's most fascinating, iconic, mythic and truly tyrannical leaders. Each episode cuts through folklore to present an accurate portrait of… [ read more ]
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- They employed a brutality which is staggering by today's standards. A fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic, and truly ruthless leaders, the new series Absolute Tyrants cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great to… [ read more ]
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- HISTORY takes a fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic and truly ruthless leaders, the new series Absolute Tyrants cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan, Caligula to Cleopatra. [ read more ]
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- HISTORY takes a fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic and truly ruthless leaders, the new series Absolute Tyrants cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan, Caligula to Cleopatra. [ read more ]
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- HISTORY takes a fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic and truly ruthless leaders, the new series Absolute Tyrants cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan, Caligula to Cleopatra. [ read more ]
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- They employed a brutality which is staggering by today's standards. A fresh look at some of the world's most fascinating, iconic, and truly ruthless leaders, the new series Absolute Tyrants cuts through the folklore to present an accurate portrait of characters from Alexander the Great to… [ read more ]
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- Follow the extraordinary campaign that extended Rome's influence to the Atlantic. Travel the world to examine the conquests of history's greatest commanders. Each episode illuminates the mind and motivations of the figures who shaped the world to their will. Examine the tactics that allowed th [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- In the shadows of the pyramids, Josh searches for clues to the woman behind the legend. Do the waters off Alexandria cover a palace where the Queen once ruled? Archeology gets a fresh new face in this exciting series. Hosted by adventurer Josh Bernstein, President and CEO of the world's oldest [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC, gaining submission of the six eastern Celtic tribes. As the Roman Empire's farthest flung province, its merchants enjoyed a healthy trade with Roman Gaul, and for about 100 years, the tribes were mainly left alone. [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99

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- Explore the stunning ruins of ancient Rome, silent witnesses to one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. [ read more ]
$24.95- $18.99

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- Journey to the heart of a great civilization in this world-spanning tour of the ancient cities of the Roman Empire. [ read more ]
$24.95- $18.99

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- Learn the true tale behind the epic film in this look at one of the ancient world's most compelling figures. Examine the greatest conflicts in history. Military historians, archeologists and other experts share their insights. Detailed re-enactments bring these pivotal moments to life. [ read more ]
$12.95- $9.99

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- Spanning millennia, from Ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Iraq, this feature-length special definitively surveys the rulers - both those beloved and those reviled - of this fascinating region. In-depth examinations of Iraq's leaders from Sargon the Great to Saddam Hussein. Dramatic,… [ read more ]
$29.95- $24.99


- Engineering an Empire: The Collector’s Edition DVD
- The Parthenon. Chichn Itz. The Pyramids. Their scale, complexity, and sheer beauty stand as permanent reminders of the indomitable strength and ingenuity of the human spirit. ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE COLLECTORS EDITION circles the globe to reexamine historys most magnificent… [ read more ]
- $69.95

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- Join a fascinating journey into the heart of Africa in search of a sacred Masai artifact. [ read more ]
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