World History Videos, DVD, Home and School

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.

BBC Video. DVD. 1 Hour and 40 Minutes. Breaking the mold of previous "Walking with" offerings, the BBC's Walking with Cavemen sees Professor Robert Winston follow in the footsteps of ancient man in a series that traces the history of humanity from bipedal ape-men (Australopithecus Aphaeresis) to the awakening of the human mind's potential with Homo Erectus. Over four fascinating half-hour installments, Wilson presents an accessible and populist, but still suitably anthropological study on how apes became human and the traits that we inherited from our earliest ancestors.

BBC Video. DVD. 50 Minutes. Step back in time and visit the "vanished city" on its last day, as the mighty volcano Vesuvius explodes in a 24-hour reign of terror. On August 24th, AD79, Pompeii's citizens witness day turning into night as 4 billion tons of pumice, rock, and ash burst forth from Vesuvius. Pompeii: The Last Day uses archaeological evidence, including the writings of one survivor, to unravel the mystery of those final hours. Lavish special effects reconstruct each stage of Vesuvius's cataclysmic eruption and its impact on soldiers, slaves, families, and lovers as they struggle with the unfolding tragedy. One of the greatest natural disasters - and most fateful days - comes to vivid life in this critically acclaimed dramatization.

DVD. Ancient Mysteries. 50 Minutes. What is the Black Death? Where did it come from? Scientists still do not know the origins of this deadly plague. Appearing miraculously in 542 A.D., the devastating outbreak claimed 100 million lives. Winding its way from Egypt, through Asia Minor and into Europe, the devastation lasted 52 years and disappeared as mysteriously as it arrived. Many believed that the plague was sent from God as punishment for the world's sins. How was the cure for the plague finally discovered? Is it still with us today? These are some of the many questions we will explore in this program.

BBC Video. DVD. 11 Hours and 10 Minutes. The eminent art historian Sir Kenneth Clark was commissioned to write and present an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considered to be the crucial phases of its development. Civilization: A Personal View by Lord Clark would be more than two years in the making, with filming in over 100 locations across 13 countries. The lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was first transmitted in 1969.

Complete Boxed Set Collection. 5-PK. World History Video. DVD. 15 Hours. Historian Simon Schama tours the epic themes and towering figures of British history, from 3500 B.C. to the modern era. What transformed an island on the edge of the known world into the greatest empire on earth? Traveling from India to Ireland, Schama takes a fresh and lively look at what it has meant to be British over five millennia.

PBS Video. DVD. 11 Hours. In the latter half of the 19th Century, three ruling houses dominated Europe: the Hapsburgs of Austria-Hungary, the Romanovs of Russia and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. Centuries of despotism, a continued lack of social reform and the advent of the devastating First World War caused the vultures of revolution to start circling. This 13-part epic highlights the fall of these three dynasties with an all-star cast including Patrick Stewart. Excellent video series. Fascinating, highly educational and immensely entertaining. JR - Berks County, PA

World History Video. DVD. 90 minutes. In 1948, the Soviet Union blocked access to West Berlin, starving the population and choking commerce. Allied forces refused to cede the city, and for nearly a year, supplied two million civilians and 20,000 allied solders entirely from the air. Through the personal stories of those who were there, this program provides a striking look at the first battle of the Cold War and the largest humanitarian campaign the world has ever seen.

DVD. 3 Hours. This unique video collection celebrates the history of our great nation from colonial times to the present. On this incredible journey spanning four centuries and more than 5,000 miles, you will visit the places, meet the people, and relive the events that took us from an emerging nation to leader of the free world. Revelations from personal letters and diaries, beautiful re-creations, insights from noted historians, and archival footage combine to make history come alive as never before! Part #1: Forging a Nation - You will see the Pilgrims land on the wild shores of Massachusetts, celebrate the first Thanksgiving in 1621, and experience what life was like at Plymouth Plantation. Then relive the dramatic years of the American Revolution, and journey along with Paul Revere on his frantic midnight ride. Suffer through the bitter winter at Valley Forge with George Washington and his weary troops, and witness Thomas Jefferson as he pens the Declaration of Independence. Part #2: Uniting a Nation - You will blaze the Wilderness Trail through the Cumberland Gap with Daniel Boone. Join Lewis and Clark on their thrilling exploration of the Pacific Northwest. Defend the Alamo with Sam Houston. Share the agony of slavery and the Civil War, from the bombardment of Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. Then, be there when East meets West--when a Golden Spike driven into the Utah soil signals the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Part #3: Leading the World - You will step into Thomas Edison's workshop. Be there as Henry Ford perfects the assembly-line process. Join Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson as they lead America into the global arena. Relive the shocking events of Black Tuesday, the 1929 stock market crash. Experience the pivotal moments of World War II. See Martin Luther King leading the March on Washington. Then, journey with the first American astronauts as they walk on the moon.

DVD. 3 Hours. "A fine overview of American ingenuity during the last century. Highly recommended."-Video Librarian Relive 100 years of America's world-shaping accomplishments in this three-volume set. Hear the stories of remarkable achievement that uniquely define the United States. In entertainment and enterprise, get up close to larger-than-life personalities whose energetic spark fueled the world's most powerful nation and influenced the future of humankind. Part #1: The Eagle Soars - America opens the Panama Canal and deploys its forces in World War I, taking its first steps as a world power. Its stature soars with the Wrights at Kitty Hawk and Lindbergh over the Atlantic, then breaks all barriers with the aviation booms of Boeing and McDonell-Douglas. The policies of FDR, Truman, Ike and JFK refine its goals, and its strategic leadership is tested and proven as a result of Pearl Harbor, the Cold War and Desert Storm. Part #2: Miracles of Communication - Laugh with TV and radio comics Lucille Ball, Bob Hope and Jack Benny. Gain insights into acting from screen legends Bogart and Bacall, and Elizabeth Taylor in rare TV interviews. Be there as Nixon and Kennedy debate, and as the Civil Rights Movement unfolds. From the eloquent orator Williams Jennings Bryan to the stylings of Walter Cronkite, examine the presidents and news events that made American history. Part #3: Wonders of the Century - Watch Thomas Edison light up America, San Francisco open its Golden Gate Bridge, and Henry Ford perfect his assembly line to produce the Model T. On the silver screen, dance with Fred and Ginger, and go behind the scenes at the filming of the Wizard of Oz. Then see real stars when you cruise inside a space shuttle. Orbit the earth with John Glenn, and follow in Neil Armstrong's space-steps as he walks on the moon.

BBC Video. DVD. 5 Hours and 43 Minutes. Meet the most brilliant pioneers of the industrial age, and see how - their burning ambition, extravagant dreams, passion and rivalry as great minds clashed, produced seven key technological achievements of the Industrial Revolution. This series uses a compelling mix of computer-generated and dramatic re-creations to bring these fascinating stories to life. The seven stories that are revealed here are: The Great Ship; the Brooklyn Bridge, the Bell Rock Lighthouse; the US Transcontinental Railway; the London sewer system; the Panama Canal; and the Hoover Dam.

3-PK. World History Video. DVD. 360 minutes. From award-winning film-maker David Grubin, this miniseries weaves together the troubled lives of a dirt-farmer's son and a wealthy Southern slave-owner's daughter. Together, Abraham and Mary Lincoln ascended to the pinnacle of power at the most difficult time in the nation's history, the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln's legacy as the Great Emancipator reshaped the nation while his tragic death left Mary reclusive and forgotten.

World History Video. DVD. 90 minutes. He led a righteous crusade against the evils of slavery yet used horrifying violence to carry out his mission. Martyr, madman, and murderer, John Brown was an extremist who was as controversial and misunderstood in the mid-1800s as he is today. His execution at Harper's Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Hear his story and gain fresh insight into a unique figure in American history.

DVD. 9 Hours and 30 Minutes. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. $_$_START_LIST ? 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. $_$_END_LIST 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: $_$_START_LIST ? 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. $_$_END_LIST 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: $_$_START_LIST ? 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. $_$_END_LIST 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: $_$_START_LIST ? 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. $_$_END_LIST 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: $_$_START_LIST ? 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? $_$_END_LIST 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: $_$_START_LIST ? 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? $_$_END_LIST Extra Features: Cleopatra; Treasures of Tutankhamen.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Features: Colosseum, House of Terror Flamma, Gladiator Superstar Gladiators of Hollywood Training Killers Fighting Men of the Arena Fearful Facts

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.

DVD. 2 Hours. This title can be found in the six-DVD set entitled Ancient Civilizations (Order # QD3496) for $29.99. 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. Bonus Program: The Maya -Temples, Tombs, and Time - Their rise to power and the influence of their city-states throughout Mesoamerica are brought to life with extensive on-location footage, aerial photography, National Geographic re-creations and computer animation. Observe the modern day Mayan struggle to keep their ancient culture alive in the 21st Century. The program brings to life a culture long shrouded in historical inaccuracies and misconceptions. "Wonderful DVD..aerial and underwater photography, computer animation, maps, charts, paintings, photos and the subtle but excellent use of music cues to enrich the text. Excellent, excellent tape."-Review from Video Librarian. "Excellent, excellent tape. Highly recommended."-Editor's Choice.

DVD. 9 Hours. This six-disc set contains the Golden Globe-winning miniseries, The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci, originally broadcast on CBS, as well as episodes of the Emmy Award-winning Renaissance series profiling the towering figures who defined the Renaissance! Disc 1: The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci, Part 1 - This lavish, Golden Globe-winning production etches a vivid portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci as a man with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a striving for perfection. We witness the creation of one of his masterpieces, "The Last Supper." Disc 2: The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci, Part 2 - In the moving conclusion, Da Vinci creates some of his greatest masterpieces, including the "Mona Lisa," engages in a rivalry with Michelangelo, and suffers bitter defeats. Extra Features: The rise of the Renaissance in Italy; Leonardo's masterpieces; Da Vinci's inventions; The Maestro vs. Michelangelo; A timeline of the works of two great masters. Disc 3: The Scientist - Over the course of 300 turbulent years, extraordinary minds such as Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, and Newton awakened Europe from its unquestioning acceptance of old wisdom and changed the way the world was perceived. Disc 4: The Dissenter - This fascinating program profiles Jan Hus and Martin Luther, who sparked a revolution that would forever change social, political, and spiritual thought. Disc 5: The Artist - The trials and triumphs of such artists as Da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Caravaggio and others, who struggled for creative independence. Disc 6: The Prince and the Warrior - Two compelling programs explore how ideas about government, politics and power were reborn during the Renaissance.

DVD. 4 Hours and 30 Minutes. He was the Renaissance's unfinished masterpiece: a supreme artist who completed some of the most memorable paintings the world has ever known and a brilliant thinker of modern ideas and inventions. Who was Leonardo Da Vinci, and what are the secrets behind his genius? This Italian masterpiece directed by Renato Castellani, with a cost of over $25 million dollars, was shot using 100 actors, 500 extras, and many of the actual locations where Da Vinci lived, worked, and dreamed. We witness his most historic triumphs, including the creation of The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, paintings that have become embedded in our collective consciousness. Based on eyewitness accounts, documentary evidence and informed speculation, this beautifully, richly photographed film adds compelling brushstrokes to the Da Vinci legend. Extra Features: The Rise of Renaissance Italy - In the richest era of artistic and intellectual achievements ever known, an amazing confluence on brilliants shaped our today: Michelangelo, Dante, Botticelli, Rafael, Machiavelli and more. Marvel at the Renaissance Men and the impact they had on art and thought for eternity. Leonardo's Masterpieces - Centuries after his death, Da Vinci's paintings still touch, haunt, and intrigue us. This examination of the Mona Lisa, the Adoration of the Magi, The Last Supper and other masterworks remind us of his remarkable and timeless style. Da Vinci's Inventions - In trying to discover how the world worked, Leonardo sketched out amazing ideas that wouldn't be invented for hundreds of years. This feature looks at the early genius of his tank, parachute, scuba technology, and more. The Maestro Vs. Michelangelo - Did the aging Maestro finally meet his match in Michelangelo, an aggressive young upstart whose name would become synonymous with Renaissance art? This feature looks at the work and contrasting styles in this bitter rivalry of the brilliant. The Works of Two Great Masters: A Timeline

DVD. From the opening guns at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox, three million civilians fought for four years across 10,000 battlefields. From 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War was the bloodiest war the world had ever seen. Over 600,000 men died in the fighting and over 900,000 men, or 3% of the population, were wounded in the only war ever fought on American soil by Americans. Megan McCormick and Justine Shapiro explore the bitter region of conflict between Union and States rights. Their journey takes them to some of the key Civil War sites including Harper's Ferry, Ft. Sumter and Richmond, as well as the battle sites of Manassas, Gettysburg and Appomattox. Along the way: Explore Middleton Place Plantation in South Carolina. Sleep with the ghosts of Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg. Become a Civil War soldier for the day at Pamplin Historical Park. Witness the annual reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek in Virginia. Hear the Gettysburg address at the annual Remembrance Day celebration.

DVD. 1 Hours and 50 Minutes. Volume #1: America's Great Indian Leaders - The dramatic stories of four heroic Native American leaders are retold using archival photographs, reenactments and narration by present-day members of their respective tribes. The battles and achievements of Geronimo, war-chief of the Apache; Quanah Parker, the dauntless Comanche; Chief Joseph, valiant leader of the Nez Perce; and Crazy Horse, legendary Lakota Sioux warrior are faithfully portrayed. Volume #2: America's Great Indian Nations - This is the first comprehensive history of all six great Indian nations, dramatically filmed on location at their native tribal lands across America, using reenactments, archival footage, maps and original music. The story of the Iroquois, Seminole, Shawnee, Navajo, Cheyenne, and Lakota Sioux nations unfolds in their struggle to protect their lands, cultures and freedoms. "Stirring reenactments."-Booklist Magazine.

DVD. 1 Hours and 46 Minutes. Produced by legendary Emmy-winner David Wolper (Roots), I Will Fight No More Forever unforgettably reenacts the heroic and tragic true story of Chief Joseph and The Nez Perce Indians, whose land in Oregon's Wallowa Valley was opened in 1877 to white settlement by President Ulysses S. Grant. The Nez Perce are given thirty days in which to relocate to the Lapwai Reservation. Chief Joseph (Ned Romero), a respected leader, initially advocates peace, but over the course of the grueling 1,700-mile journey, Joseph shrewdly outmaneuvers ten pursuing units of the U.S. Army. Academy Award nominee James Whitmore co-stars as compassionate General Oliver Howard, who is duty-bound to carry out orders he considers unjust. Sam Elliot also stars as Howard's aide, Captain Wood.

DVD. 1 Hours and 18 Minutes. She was an expectant mother, but she endured every hardship these seasoned soldiers experienced. Without her, the Corps of Discovery would have failed. This program re-enacts her journey in her own words. Taken captive as a child during a raid, adopted into the tribe of her captors, and then married off, her adventures have only just begun. After Lewis & Clark journey to her village on assignment from President Jefferson, Sacagawea joins the expedition in seeking a northwest passage to the sea. Digging up edible roots and negotiating for horses, she saves the Corps of Discovery, time and time again. With live-action cinematography, the Lewis & Clark journey is beautifully reenacted. The program carefully traces the journey from St. Louis to Fort Mandan in North Dakota, over the Rockies to the Pacific and back. This is the Lewis & Clark journey, in her words. Extra Feature: The Living Legacy of Lewis & Clark - They shaped America. Through thousands of miles of raw wilderness on their voyage of discovery, the Captains touch on areas that are national parks today. One of those parks is counted among the natural wonders of the world. In these natural parks, we see the untamed, unspoiled America that they saw. Here, we make our own voyage of discovery.

DVD. 2 Hours. This live-action docudrama separates fact from fiction as it brings to rousing life the golden age of pirates. Hear the legends and discover the theatrical lore of such feared men and women as Blackbeard, who mixed gunpowder with his rum; Captain William Kidd, the so-called "gentleman pirate"; Captain Morgan, the Welsh buccaneer, Bartholomew Roberts, from whom guard ships fled; and Mary Reed and Anne Bonny, who out-plundered and outfought most men. Sail, if ye dare, along with history's most infamous and outrageous rogues. Extra Features: Trailer Treasure Chest: Relive the glory days of the great Hollywood pirate movies, with the original theatrical previews for such swashbuckling classics as "The Black Swan"; "Captain Blood"; "The Crimson Pirate"; and "Treasure Island." These beloved films are rated "Arrrrgh!" Sir Francis Drake and the Privateers: Not all pirates were cruel and brutal. Meet Sir Francis Drake, a pirate licensed by the English government to harass and plunder Spanish ships. Captain Morgan and the Buccaneers: Set sail with Captain Morgan, who fancied himself an aristocratic pirate, and led supposedly the most democratic gang of buccaneers in the Seven Seas.

DVD. 6 Hours. Disc #1: 100 Funniest Moments: Favorite Moments of the Stars - Whether it's Sid Caesar's take-off on "This is Your Life" or Carol Burnett's "Went With the Wind," you will love America's favorite routines. Includes: Abbott and Costello, Martin & Lewis, Gracie Allen and George Burns, Mel Brooks, Sammy Davis Jr., and Archie Bunker. Disc #2: 100 Funniest Moments: The Unexpected - Unforgettable foul-ups by an all-star comedy cast, plus wedding bloopers, sports blunders, and everyday flubs. You will see Bob Hope, John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, and world leaders and actors caught with egg on their well-known faces. Disc #3: 100 Funniest Moments: Slapstick - Seven decades of America's most outrageous slapstick, from Buster Keaton's side-splitting gags to Lucy's famous Vite-Meata-Vegamin bit, John Belushi's Samurai Deli skit, and more from Danny Kaye, Dick Van Dyke, Ernie Kovacs, Jerry Lewis, Milton Bearle, Jonathan Winters and Flip Wilson. Disc #4: The Golden Age of Comedy: The 20s and 30s - When comedy met the silver screen, it was love at first sight. Need proof? Just watch these pioneers of the punch-line: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, W.C. Fields, The Keystone Cops, Our Gang, Will Rogers, Laurel & Hardy, and more! Disc #5: Great Stars of Film and Radio: The Fabulous 40s - The radio air-waves and the big screen were filled with the non-stop zingers and the zany antics of the Marx Brothers, Abbott & Costello, The Three Stooges, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Victor Borge, Mae West, and Edgar Bergen. Disc #6: TV Comedy Classics: The 50s and 60s - Television changed the way America laughed, showcasing the brilliant comedic talents of Sid Caesar, Red Skelton, Milton Bearle, Jack Benny, Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Burns & Allen, and Martin & Lewis.