World History Videos

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1.

Ancient Civilizations - World History Video.  DVD. 9.5  Hours.
Walk among the ancients in this fascinating “you are there” series! Meet legendary rulers, visit powerful places and experience the extraordinary customs of ordinary people in ancient times, from the Great Pyramids to the Roman Empire and beyond.
   You will gain insight into what it must have been like to experience the Ancient Roman sport of Gladiatorial battle. Expert commentary and cutting-edge graphics make the distant past come alive—with you at the heart of the action!
   No other collection brings you this close to the Ancient World.

Disc #1: Rome and Pompeii - Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colosseum or at the chariot races in Circus Maximus.
   Think of yourself among the decadent few in an ancient bath, theatre, temple, or palace. Pretend you are an eyewitness to the burning down of Nero's Rome. Feel the devastation caused by Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii.
   Thanks to the program's renowned team of Italian archeologists, historians, and 2-D video artists, this program makes it all possible with magnificent reconstructions of Rome and Pompeii as they existed 2,000 years ago. Satisfy your curiosity and experience these imperial cities and how the people in each one really lived.

Extra Feature: Faith Unconquered.

Disc #2: Athens and Ancient Greece - Ancient Greece is history's most unique civilization--and at last you can see why. Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art combine to recreate places and events never before seen.
   Tour the Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C. Stand before Delphi's Temple of Apollo where the oracle spoke. Gaze at the Statue of Athena and the Parthenon, the pride and joy of the people. Walk through the Agora, the Olympia (home of the Olympic Games), and the Temple of Zeus. Experience the daily life and customs of the people. Sail to Atlantis, the legendary lost continent.
   They are all brought to life in 2-D recreations that reveal everything you always wanted to know about Ancient Greece.

Extra Feature: Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent.

Disc #3: The Land of the Pharaohs - Travel back 5,000 years to Egypt! Marvel at the way wondrous structures were created with simple tools and massive manpower.
   Through computer reconstructions and the work of Egyptologists, you will experience the true splendor of Ancient Egypt by viewing two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World--the Great Pyramids and the Pharos Lighthouse at Alexandria. Explore the Temple of Luxor, the Temple of Ammon at Karnak, the Temple of Ramses, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and the Great Temple of Abu Simbel with its four statues of Ramses II.
   No other program provides you with such an accurate sense of what Ancient Egyptian life was really like.

Extra Feature: Touring Egypt.

Disc #4: Fall of the Aztec & Maya Empires - The brilliant and powerful cultures of Mesoamerica (Olmecs, Zapotecs, Toltecs, Aztecs and Maya) believed that one day the God-man Quetzalcoatl would return from the east to claim his rightful throne.
   This idea was supported by a complex calendar and close observations of the heavens. The coincidental arrival of the Spaniard Hernando Cortez at the prescribed time fulfilled the fatal doctrine of the great Empire cities.
   Even before the Spaniards arrived in the 1520s, strife between the rival city-states had already weakened their lands. Many of the great Maya cities were deserted and left empty. This video story not only traces the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Maya, but also follows the journeys, in 1839, of New York explorer John L. Stephens to these strange and wonderful cities.
   Using computer graphic reconstruction, animated maps, classic art, reenactment and beautiful on-location cinematography, the viewer sees Teotihuacn, Cholula, Monte Albn, Chichn Itz, Tenochtitln, Tikal, Copn, Uxmal, and Palenque as they might have looked 1,000 years ago before defeat and decay brought about their tragic end.

Extra Feature: The Maya: Tombs, Temples & Time.

Disc #5: Gladiators: Blood Sport of the Coliseum - The Roman Colosseum was the setting for more terror, agony and horror than has ever been witnessed anywhere.
   Emperor Trajan gave one set of games that lasted 122 days, during which 11,000 people and 10,000 wild beasts were killed. Often the fresh blood of gladiators was used as a cure for epilepsy. It was also considered a good luck charm for brides-to-be to dip their combs in gladiator’s blood.
   Who were the gladiators? Where did they come from? How did they live? This fascinating video follows gladiators through their training, choice of costumes, weapons and style of combat to their rise to stardom and their inevitable violent death.
   So popular did some gladiators become that many Roman women were prepared to give anything to meet and be with the idol they worshiped. A compelling video insight into the violent, deadly world of the gladiators.

Extra Feature: Colosseum, House of Terror; Flamma, Gladiator Superstar; Gladiators of Hollywood, Training Killers, and more.

Disc #6: Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power - For centuries, the real Cleopatra has been shrouded behind legends and myths. Roman and Greek accounts—the records most widely scrutinized—have portrayed the Queen of Egypt as a brazen temptress who corrupted both Caesar and Marc Antony.
   But was this portrait an accurate one? Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power considers the legendary queen from the perspective of the Egyptians.
   Their records portray her as a visionary ruler and brilliant strategist, motivated not by wanton lust or greed but a genuine concern for her kingdom. The Egyptians saw Cleopatra as a strong leader who won the loyalty of a distrustful populace, resisted Roman rule for twenty years and amassed a fortune so great that Rome’s interest rates dropped by two-thirds when her treasure was brought there upon her death.
   This program utilizes re-enactments, original location footage and interviews with leading historians to look behind the legends and shed light on this woman who has captivated generations.

Extra Feature: Interactive menus; Biographies; Chapter search; Cleopatra facts; Dolby digital; Timeline.
 

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Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Ancient Greece - World History Video.  DVD.           2  Hours.
Ancient Greece was a civilization like no other--and now you can see why. Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art come together to recreate the past.
   Tour the Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C. Stand before Delphi's Temple of Apollo where the oracle spoke. Gaze at the Statue of Athena and marvel at the Parthenon.
   Walk through the Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and Olympia--home of the Olympic games.
   Sail to the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. Experience the daily lives and customs of Ancient Greeks in this unforgettable journey.

Extra Feature:

Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent - Since Plato first described Atlantis 2,500 years ago, more than 5,000 publications have been written about this mythical island kingdom located in the Atlantic. Once described as the Cradle of Civilization, the astounding accounts of Atlantis describe an advanced society that included electricity and airships.
   Follow host Richard Crenna as he takes you through this exceptional story of science, history, and mystery.
 

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3.

Ancient Civilizations: Land of the Pharaohs - World History Video.  DVD. 2  Hours.

The land of the pharaohs awakens, and this magical program is there to capture it.
   Through reconstructions and the work of historians and Egyptologists, you will travel back 5,000 years to experience the splendor of Ancient Egypt.
   See the wondrous structures created with simple tools and massive manpower. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara. Meet the Sphinx! Marvel at the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Ammon at Karnak.
   Travel across the Nile, explore Memphis, and meander through the Left Bank. Taste the food and test ancient recipes from history's most fascinating time.

Extra Feature: Touring Egypt - Visit the cradle of civilization and culture. See how 5,000 years of history has influenced the land today.
   The old quarters still convey an atmosphere of the Arabian nights. Outside of Cairo are the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza, monuments without parallel.
   Cruise the Nile, where life goes on as it has for millennia, to Ancient Thebes, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and Tut's tomb. Your tour also takes you to Esna, Aswan, Memphis, and more.
 

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4.

Ancient Civilizations: Rome and Pompeii - World History Video.  DVD. 2  Hours.

Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colosseum, or at the chariot races in the Circus Maximus.
   Count yourself among the decadent few in the ancient baths, theatres, temples, and palaces.
   Be an eyewitness to the burning of Nero's Rome. See the devastation caused by Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. Meet the ancients, experience their daily customs, and visit the imperial cities of Rome and Pompeii as they appeared 2,000 years ago.

Extra Feature: Faith Unconquered: The Roman Persecution of Early Christians - Emmy Award-winning actor Joseph Campanella takes you to Ancient Rome, where Christians once challenged the power of the Empire.
   Filmed on location, this moving docudrama follows the fates of four martyrs--Clement, Cecilia, Apollonius, and Agnes--who made the ultimate sacrifice rather than deny their faith.
 

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  Postage and handling is $4.80 for the first video
and $3.00 for each additional video.
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5.

Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power - World History Video.  DVD. 50 Minutes.

For centuries, the real Cleopatra has been shrouded behind legends and myths. Roman and Greek accounts—the records most widely scrutinized—have portrayed the Queen of Egypt as a brazen temptress who corrupted both Caesar and Marc Antony.
   But was this portrait an accurate one? Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power considers the legendary queen from the perspective of the Egyptians.
   Their records portray her as a visionary ruler and brilliant strategist, motivated not by wanton lust or greed but a genuine concern for her kingdom.

The Egyptians saw Cleopatra as a strong leader who won the loyalty of a distrustful populace, resisted Roman rule for twenty years and amassed a fortune so great that Rome’s interest rates dropped by two-thirds when her treasure was brought there upon her death.
   This program utilizes re-enactments, original location footage and interviews with leading historians to look behind the legends and shed light on this woman who has captivated generations.
 

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6.

5000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - World History Video.  Boxed Set of 6 DVD discs.  12 Hours.

Here in one box set are over sixty-seven of man's most spectacular achievements from around the world. Learn the secrets behind history's most awe-inspiring creations. What inspired them? Why do these magnificent creations continue to instill a sense of awe-inspiring wonder? Spectacular photography, state of the art computer animation, and insightful commentary capture the astonishing beauty and power of 5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders to experience time and again.

Disc #1: World Wonders Beyond Time - They are tombs, temples, shrines and monuments: wonders sacred, mysterious and breathtaking to behold. Discover their histories and probe their mysteries in this mesmerizing program that travels the world to bring home incomparable sites that continue to fascinate and inspire.

• The Taj Mahal - a king's towering monument to his queen.

• Stonehenge - the world's most famous and mysterious prehistoric site.

• Machu Picchu - the extraordinary and enigmatic Inca ruin.

• Mount Rushmore - a man's daring dream comes to life on a mountain's granite canvas.

• Angkor Wat - a map in stone of the mythological Hindu cosmos.

• The Great Wall of China - the largest edifice ever built by man.

Disc #2: Secrets of the Holy Land - For every secret revealed in the Holy Land, hundreds more hide between its stones and its caves. What makes this land holy? What beckons millions of pilgrims from around the world every year? On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments, and illuminating commentary reveal the histories and probe the mysteries behind the Holy Land's most inspiring and compelling sites.

Includes:

• The Church of the Nativity - what bloodthirsty secret does one of the holiest places in Christendom conceal?

• Mount Sinai - stand where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

• Galilee - the land of Jesus and his miracles.

• Jerusalem - the humble beginnings of the holiest place on Earth.

• Masada - the stone fortress where 1,000 Jews defied the mightiest empire on Earth.

Extra Features: The Mystery of the Lost Ark; The Riddle of the Dead Sea Scrolls; The Gates of Jerusalem (narrated by Richard Kiley).

Disc #3: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - From the world's largest pyramid to the very first skyscraper, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World continue to inspire awe. They challenged their creators to conquer the scales of their ambitions. On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments and computer imagery combine to unlock the secrets of how the finest monuments of all time were constructed.

Includes:

• The Pyramid of Giza - the last of the Seven Wonders still standing.

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - a monument to love.

• The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - the largest temple ever built by Ancient Greeks.

• The Pharos of Alexandria - once the tallest building on Earth.

• The Statue of Zeus at Olympia - the greatest and grandest work in Greek sculpture.

Extra Features: What did they really look like?; Alexander and the Seven Wonders; The Seven Alternate Wonders.

Disc #4: Ancient Greece - Explore the birthplace of Western civilization and extraordinary legends to discover how the Ancient Greeks used imagination and inventiveness, courage and conviction to lead architecture into the modern world. On-location footage, computer modeling and scholarly commentary illuminate how the Greeks were able to realize so many groundbreaking and unique engineering innovations at the dawn of European history.

Includes:

• The Palace of Knossos - did this building house the terrifying Minotaur?

• The Theatre of Epidaurus - a front row seat for this dazzling feat of engineering.

• The Colossus of Rhodes - a lost triumph that has baffled experts for centuries.

• The Lost City of Atlantis - join the search for this legendary lost civilization.

• The Parthenon - a scandalous foundation for the greatest wonder of ancient Greece.

Extra Features: Acropolis; Inside ancient Greece.
 

Disc #5: Ancient Rome - How did the Romans create wonders of architecture and engineering way beyond anything ever seen before? This fascinating program reveals the stories and secrets behind the masterpieces that transformed Rome into the last superpower of the ancient world. State of the art digital effects recreate each wonder as it appeared centuries ago.

Includes:

• Circus Maximus - twice the number of spectators as today's biggest stadiums.

• Trajan's Forum - the world's first indoor shopping mall.

• The Baths of Caracalla - the most lavish public building ever conceived.

• The Pantheon - the largest domed temple of its time in the world.

• The Coliseum - what chilling stories are locked within its dark corridors?

Extra Features: Coliseum, House of Terror; Flamma, Gladiator Superstar; Fearful Facts; Inside Ancient Rome.
 

Disc #6: Ancient Egypt - Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's visionary pharaohs, engineers, and architects who created some of the finest monuments the world has ever seen. On-location footage and computer modeling recreate architectural landmarks that continue to enthrall and inspire. Noted historians and Egyptologists reveal the highly advanced construction techniques used to create such wonders as:

• The Sphinx - what secrets lie behind its silent gaze?

• Hatshepsut's Temple - why was the face of the Pharaoh erased?

• The Valley of the Kings - how did the Pharaoh reach the afterlife?

• Karnak Temple Complex - who tore it apart?

• Temple of Ramses the Great - how could it vanish for thousands of years?

Extra Features: Cleopatra; Treasures of Tutankhamen.
 

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5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - Ancient Egypt  - World History Video.  DVD.   1 Hour and 48 Minutes.
Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's visionary pharaohs, engineers, and architects who created some of the finest monuments the world has ever seen.
   On-location footage and computer modeling recreate architectural landmarks that continue to enthrall and inspire. Noted historians and Egyptologists reveal the highly advanced construction techniques used to create such wonders as:

The Sphinx - what secrets lie behind its silent gaze?
Hatshepsut's Temple - why was the face of the Pharaoh erased?
The Valley of the Kings - how did the Pharaoh reach the afterlife?
Karnak Temple Complex - who tore it apart?
Temple of Ramses the Great - how could it vanish for thousands of years?
Extra Features: Cleopatra; Treasures of Tutankhamen.

 

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8.

5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - Ancient Greece - World History Video.  DVD.       1 Hour and 40 Minutes.
Explore the birthplace of Western civilization and extraordinary legends to discover how the Ancient Greeks used imagination and inventiveness, courage and conviction to lead architecture into the modern world.
   On-location footage, computer modeling and scholarly commentary illuminate how the Greeks were able to realize so many groundbreaking and unique engineering innovations at the dawn of European history.

Includes:

The Palace of Knossos - did this building house the terrifying Minotaur?
The Theatre of Epidaurus - a front row seat for this dazzling feat of engineering.
The Colossus of Rhodes - a lost triumph that has baffled experts for centuries.
The Lost City of Atlantis - join the search for this legendary lost civilization.
The Parthenon - a scandalous foundation for the greatest wonder of ancient Greece.
Extra Features: Acropolis; Inside ancient Greece.
 

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9.

5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - Ancient Rome - World History Video.  DVD.         1 Hours and 44 Minutes.
How did the Romans create wonders of architecture and engineering way beyond anything ever seen before? This fascinating program reveals the stories and secrets behind the masterpieces that transformed Rome into the last superpower of the ancient world. State of the art digital effects recreate each wonder as it appeared centuries ago.

Includes:

Circus Maximus - twice the number of spectators as today's biggest stadiums.
Trajan's Forum - the world's first indoor shopping mall.
The Baths of Caracalla - the most lavish public building ever conceived.
The Pantheon - the largest domed temple of its time in the world.
The Coliseum - what chilling stories are locked within its dark corridors?
Extra Features: Coliseum, House of Terror; Flamma, Gladiator Superstar; Fearful Facts; Inside Ancient Rome.
 

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$24.95
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  Postage and handling is $4.80 for the first video
and $3.00 for each additional video.
~~~~~~~~~~
Foreign delivery is $8.50 for the first video
and $5.00 for each additional video.

10.

5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - Secrets of the Holy Land - World History Video.  DVD.  1 Hours and 51 Minutes.
For every secret revealed in the Holy Land, hundreds more hide between its stones and its caves. What makes this land holy? What beckons millions of pilgrims from around the world every year? On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments, and illuminating commentary reveal the histories and probe the mysteries behind the Holy Land's most inspiring and compelling sites.

Includes:

The Church of the Nativity - what bloodthirsty secret does one of the holiest places in Christendom conceal?
Mount Sinai - stand where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Galilee - the land of Jesus and his miracles.
Jerusalem - the humble beginnings of the holiest place on Earth.
Masada - the stone fortress where 1,000 Jews defied the mightiest empire on Earth.
Extra Features: The Mystery of the Lost Ark; The Riddle of the Dead Sea Scrolls; The Gates of Jerusalem (narrated by Richard Kiley).
 

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11.

5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - World History Video.  DVD.  2 Hours.
From the world's largest pyramid to the very first skyscraper, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World continue to inspire awe. They challenged their creators to conquer the scales of their ambitions.
   On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments and computer imagery combine to unlock the secrets of how the finest monuments of all time were constructed.

Includes:

The Pyramid of Giza - the last of the Seven Wonders still standing.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - a monument to love.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - the largest temple ever built by Ancient Greeks.
The Pharos of Alexandria - once the tallest building on Earth.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia - the greatest and grandest work in Greek sculpture.

Extra Features: What did they really look like?; Alexander and the Seven Wonders; The Seven Alternate Wonders.
 

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12.

 5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - World Wonders Beyond Time  - World History Video.  DVD.  2 Hours.
They are tombs, temples, shrines and monuments: wonders sacred, mysterious and breathtaking to behold. Discover their histories and probe their mysteries in this mesmerizing program that travels the world to bring home incomparable sites that continue to fascinate and inspire.

Includes:

The Taj Mahal - a king's towering monument to his queen.
Stonehenge - the world's most famous and mysterious prehistoric site.
Machu Picchu - the extraordinary and enigmatic Inca ruin.
Mount Rushmore - a man's daring dream comes to life on a mountain's granite canvas.
Angkor Wat - a map in stone of the mythological Hindu cosmos.
The Great Wall of China - the largest edifice ever built by man.

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Seven Wonders of The Ancient World - World History Video.  DVD.  2 Hours.
Internationally-acclaimed and award-winning, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is like nothing you've ever seen before.
   Narrated by Pierce Brosnan and shot on the scale of a major motion picture, this dramatized program employs a cast of thousands, location filming, and digital imagery to recreate the ancient wonders as they appeared in their original glory!
   I.M. Pei leads a team of renowned experts who reveal how the wonders influenced modern architecture and construction design.
   The Pyramids of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, The Colossus of Rhodes, and The Pharos of Alexandria were unbelievably created by human hands with simple tools in the Hellenistic world.
   Alexander the Great visited most of them during his lifetime and directly influenced the others--tragically dying in one and being buried in the shadow of another.

Extra Features: What did they really look like?; Alexander and the Seven Wonders; Hard hats and history; and The seven alternate wonders of the world.
 

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Mysteries of the Ancient World - Travel Video.  DVD.  2 Hours and 50 Minutes.
Unlock history's oldest secrets. How were the Pyramids constructed? Who were the mysterious four-thousand-year-old blonde mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert?
   What is the truth behind the legend of King Arthur and Camelot? These and other captivating questions are explored in this fascinating three part series that takes a fresh look at some of history's oldest and most baffling mysteries.
   Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history.

These three magnificent programs make up this DVD:

Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean: Myths and Legends -
Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Uncover fresh and vital clues to the original purpose of Stonehenge.
Shed new light on the ancient, mythical Minoan civilization.

Mysteries of the Orient: Ancient Journeys -
Follow the celebrated Silk Road across the Orient.
Discover why the ancient Anatolian city of Catal Hoyuk was so mysteriously prosperous.
Reconstruct the desert city of Petra's complex and secret underground water system.

Mysteries of the Americas: Vanished Civilizations -
Seek out the lost cities of the Incas.
Discover the remarkable story behind the collapse of the Mayan civilization.
Learn the startling truth about human sacrifice among the Moche people.
 

Roman History

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Rome: Power & Glory Collection - World History Video.  DVD.  6 Hours.
As seen on The Learning Channel, narrated by Peter Coyote.

Disc #1: The Rise - The stage is set for a grand epic of war and conquest. The Rise first sorts fact from fiction in the legends surrounding the birth of the mighty Empire.
   Famous stories and myths come to life: Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers whose violent battles led to the city's founding; the Romans' rebellion against their Etruscan rulers; and Rome's rape of the Sabine women.
   This is also the story of the city as its influence spreads throughout the Mediterranean and it grows from a primitive village into the republic based upon the most formidable system the Western world has ever known: democracy.

Disc #2: Legions of Conquest - The Romans were the most successful warriors in history, rising from an amateur citizens' army to develop into the formidable legions that conquered the Western world and beyond, including Scipio's defeat of Hannibal's army and Julius Caesar's march on Rome.
   This is also the story of how fighting within the ranks, and expansion, proved to be the military's undoing.

Disc #3: Seduction of Power - From the first peaceful elections to the corruption surrounding bids for total imperial rule, this story about the lust for power is filled with memorable characters. Julius Caesar makes a bid for lifetime power and provokes his own brutal assassination.
   Ocatavian takes the name Augustus and declares himself the first Emperor of Rome. Caligula proclaims his ultimate devotion...to his horse!
   This program traces the wantonness, madness and treachery that ultimately permeated the leadership of Rome.

Disc #4: Grasp of Empire - Rome appropriated the best that the civilizations it ruled over had to offer, and spread its culture throughout the West.
   Efficient cities were built and paved roads were laid down between them. But such progress came at a price. While Romans initially welcomed their conquered peoples into the Empire, they eventually began enslaving them.
   By the 1st Century, A.D., one in three Romans was a slave. Taxes grew unbearable for the common man and the gap between rich and poor widened. The seeds were being sown for Rome's eventual fall.

Disc #5: The Cult of Order - Rome was once one of history's most tolerant societies, welcoming bull worshippers from Iran, fertility sects from Egypt and rain god worshippers from Germany.
   But with unrest amongst rulers, the Roman people took solace in what was until then a marginal religious cult--Christianity. When the Emperor Diocletian perceived his subjects' beliefs as a threat, he unleashed waves of persecution that left thousands dead.
   This violence ironically resulted in martyrdoms that only fueled Christianity's growth.

Disc #6: The Fall - Eccentric rulers, crippling taxes, rampant poverty and weakening borders are gradually diminishing the Empire's integrity.
   As Romans distract themselves with endless games, their enemies draw nearer and social unrest threatens to reach a boiling point. Emperor Constantine moves the capital east to Constantinople, abandoning the Western Empire.
   Rome limps along for several more decades, her glory faded, but the civilization's spirit lives on; Rome's achievements have inspired countless generations in the centuries since her fall.
 

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Gladiators: Bloodsport of the Colosseum - World History Video.  DVD.  90 Minutes.
This title can be found in the six-DVD set entitled Ancient Civilizations (Order # QD3496) for $29.99.

The Roman Colosseum was the setting for more terror, agony and horror than has ever been witnessed anywhere. Emperor Trajan gave one set of games that lasted 122 days, during which 11,000 people and 10,000 wild beasts were killed.
   Often the fresh blood of gladiators was used as a cure for epilepsy. It was also considered a good luck charm for b