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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 ]
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- Ponce De Leon CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set with DVD
- As one of the world’s most daring early explorers, Ponce de Leon traveled thousands of miles across unknown seas in search of the mystical fountain of youth. Under the auspices of the Spanish crown, de Leon led trailblazing expeditions to Puerto Rico andFlorida. This video-based interactive… [ read more ]
$39.95- $15.99
- The Dark Ages DVD
- Find out what made the Middle Ages so dark. This extraordinary feature-length documentary sheds new light on the least-understood and most formative period of European history. Includes extensive interviews with world-renowned Middle Ages experts. Stunning, Hollywood-caliber… [ read more ]
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off- The Greek Gods DVD
- 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 ]
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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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off- The Bielski Brothers DVD
- The Bielskis saved 1,200 men, women, and children--easily the largest rescue of Jews by Jews during World War II--but until now their story has gone largely untold. Including interviews with Bielski Brigade survivors in the United States, Israel, and Great Britain, HISTORY recognizes three… [ read more ]
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- 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 ]
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- 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 ]
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off- Black Gold DVD
- It is the most valuable substance on earth. It has brought riches to poor nations and bankrupted wealthy ones. It has spurred wars, and given immense fortunes and power to the men who control it Filled with interviews with industry insiders and industrial historians, BLACK GOLD is the… [ read more ]
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- Clash of the Gods: The Complete Season 1 DVD
- Reacquaint yourself with myths so powerful that they remain woven into the fabric of the present world, resonating with real-life relevance. Thousands of years ago, they were used to help frame the world of the ancients, and dictate the guidelines of their societies. Today, they are… [ read more ]
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- Renowned as the "Mind of the Renaissance," the genius of Leonardo da Vinci reaches beyond the centuries. Painter, sculptor, engineer and scientist, in each field da Vinci was both master and pioneer. Creator of some of the world's great artistic masterpieces, he was also a visionary whose… [ read more ]
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off- Engineering An Empire DVD
- 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 ]
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off- Israel: Birth of a Nation DVD
- Israel declared its sovereignty on May 14, 1948. One day later, armies from Lebanon, Syria, Transjordan, Egypt and Iraq invaded. With only 600,000 people in the infant nation, the odds seemed overwhelming. Yet they not only survived, they triumphed, and by 1949 armistice negotiations began… [ read more ]
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- 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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off- Quest For King Arthur DVD
- In this feature-length exploration of the Arthurian medieval myths, The History Channel examines the historical facts, and illuminates the contemporary quest by researchers to establish if the 6th-century warlord truly existed. Follow historians and archeologists as they search for… [ 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 ]
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- Running with the Tiger A Memoir of an Extraordinary Young Womans Life...
- Ansie Lee Sperry's beautiful and witty memoir combines passages from her personal diary, historical research, photos and sketches to portray the fascinating life of a woman who lived in challenging times. Ansie grew up in a prominent Hong Kong family, one of fourteen children in a household… [ read more ]
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off- Secrets of the Aztec Empire DVD
- 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 ]
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- In this intriguing series, HISTORY™ examines the impact of the seven deadly sins on mankind throughout the ages. [ read more ]
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- Simon Schama: A History of Britain (Special Edition) DVD
- Stretching from the Stone Age to the year 2000, Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain does not pretend to be a definitive chronicle of the turbulent events which buffeted and shaped the British Isles. What Schama does do, however, is tell the story in vivid and gripping narrative terms,… [ read more ]
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off- In Search of History: The Aztec Empire DVD
- 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 ]
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off- The Taliban DVD
- In this eye-opening documentary, inside sources and restricted material expose the role of the United States and the Soviet Union in empowering - and in many ways creating - the Taliban. This incisive series exposes secrets held for decades. A revealing look at how the US - and the USSR… [ read more ]
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- The True Story of Charlie Wilson's War DVD
- A playboy congressman, an outcast CIA operative, and a socialite steer over $300 million of the United States Government’s money — in an era when Reagan couldn’t raise $19 million for the Contras — to fund a covert war intended to turn Afghanistan into “Russia’s Vietnam.” Is this a joke?… [ read more ]
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- The World At War: Collector's Edition DVD Set
- The World at War DVD offers viewers of today a look at war through the eyes of the past. The film is narrated in such a way that watchers cannot help but be pulled into the documentary. The World at War series DVD is an instant classic that will have you on the edge of your seat.… [ read more ]
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- General Idi Amin Dada (English) DVD
- In 1971, the small African nation of Uganda was taken over by self-styled dictator General Idi Amin Dada, beginning an eight-year reign of terror that would result in the deaths of hundreds of thousands. In this chilling yet darkly comic documentary, director Barbet Schroeder turns his… [ read more ]
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- The Last Emperor (English) DVD
- Bernardo Bertolucci s The Last Emperor won nine Academy Awards, unexpectedly sweeping every category in which it was nominated quite a feat for a challenging, multilayered epic directed by an Italian and starring an international cast. Yet the power and scope of the film was, and remains,… [ read more ]
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off- Engineering An Empire: The Byzantines DVD
- 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 ]
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off- Engineering An Empire: The Maya: Death Empire DVD
- 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 ]
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off- Engineering An Empire: The Persians DVD
- 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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off- Modern Marvels World War I Tech DVD
- The Great War saw the debut of a new generation of weaponry that revolutionized the way wars are fought. Military scholars reveal how the blend of new technologies and old tactics played out in legendary battles like Verdun. An expansive survey of the many weapons that were first… [ read more ]
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off- The Berlin Wall DVD
- It surrounded the free city of West Berlin, but it symbolized a prison for those on the outside. The definitive tale of one of the most hated symbols of oppression in history. Hear tales of those who braved the deadly No Man's Land between East and West. Hear tales of those who braved the dead [ read more ]
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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 ]
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off- Caesar: Conqueror of Gaul DVD
- 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 ]
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off- China's Boxer Rebellion DVD
- Examine the motivations behind the bloody uprising and discover why Chinese peasants were willing to take up arms to drive foreigners out of the country. [ read more ]
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off- Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh DVD
- 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 ]
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off- Inside North Korea DVD
- Intelligence experts offer a rare look at the world's most secretive and mysterious nation. Hear from those who have escaped the totalitarian regime. Trace the history of North Korea from its Cold War origins to today. Features and interviews with one of Kim Jong Il's former bodyguards. [ read more ]
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off- Japan Under American Occupation
- Never-before-seen government footage shows the first steps in Japan's transformation at the end of World War II. [ read more ]
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off- Knights and Armor DVD
- See the courts, crusades and warfare of the Middle Ages come alive, and visit the world famous Graz Collection of Arms and Armor in Austria. [ read more ]
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- Rare footage of the debut flight of the world's first jet fighter highlights this look at the last-ditch efforts of the Nazi air force. [ read more ]
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