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The 50 years war: Israel and the Arabs This documentary begins with the 1947 U.N. decision to partition Palestine and charts the ensuing half-century of enmity, warfare, mediation and negotiations. Includes interviews and news clips of heads of state and other military and intelligence leaders. Episodes on the first disc cover Israel's struggle for statehood, including the victories against Arab armies in 1948 and 1967, and the history of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. The concluding program looks at the Yom Kippur War in 1973, the Camp David peace accord in 1978, the start of the Palestinian "Intifada" uprising in 1987, the Oslo agreement in 1993, and the current attempts to consolidate a shaky reconciliation.
Call Number: DVD 278.00
Publication Date: 2004, 290 min.
Al Qaeda 2.0 Discusses the activity of the Al Qaeda network since the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001.
Call Number: DVD 235.00
Publication Date: 2003, 46 min.
Ancient China From the creation legend of Panku to the demise of the Han Dynasty, this program traces Chinese history and explores the roots of Chinese culture today. Visit the Great Wall of China as scholars discuss why it remains even today a symbol of oppression, exemplified in the legend of the weeping woman; the Imperial Palace and how it exemplifies Chinese beliefs in harmony; and the Beijing Opera, whose works are an elaborate retelling of traditional folktales. The influences of Buddhism, ancestor worship, and Taoism in China are also discussed, along with stunning footage of the Buddhist caves and the Terra Cotta Army.
Call Number: DVD 754.00
Publication Date: 2004, 47 min.
Ancient Greece Beginning with Homer's account of the Trojan War, this program re-creates the Greek world to provide insight into the daily lives of Greek citizens.
Call Number: DVD 748.00
Publication Date: 2002, 47 min.
Ancient India This program examines the religious tension between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and the historical events that shaped the great Indian civilizations from the Morian Empire through the Mogul Empire ... provides insight into a culture that remains vibrant and diverse today.
Call Number: DVD 749.00
Publication Date: 2004, 47 min.
Ancient Rome Scholars discuss the unification of Europe under the Romans, the military structure and tactics that allowed them to conquer much of Western Europe, and the cultural and social aspects of Rome before the empire collapsed in 476 A.D.
Call Number: DVD 747.00
Publication Date: 2002, 47 min.
Auschwitz: inside the Nazi state Auschwitz: inside the Nazi state' is the result of three years of research, drawing on the close involvement of world experts, recently discovered documents and nearly 100 interviews with camp survivors and perpetrators, many of whom are speaking on the record for the first time. Their stories are brought to life through the innovative use of archive footage, dramatic recreations of key ... moments, and their ... testimony.
Call Number: DVD 277.00
Publication Date: 2005, 300 min.
Battle of the Bulge December 1944, Hitler wages one more desperate bloody attack. Hitler struck back with a brutal counterattack and the Battle of the Bulge was the single biggest and bloodiest battle U.S. soldiers have ever fought. Almost 80,000 Americans were killed, injured, or captured in an infernal test of courage and endurance that ultimately ended with a hard-won victory for the Allies. Told through the eyes of the U.S. soldiers and combat officers in the field.
Call Number: DVD 403.00
Publication Date: 2004, 90 min.
The Berlin airlift 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.
Call Number: DVD 762.00
Publication Date: 2007, 60 min.
The Campaigns of Napoleon. vol. 1, The story of the Napoleonic wars Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was an undisputed military genius, ruthless and arrogant and adored by his troops. Join Napoleon on his campaigns and follow him through three of the greatest battles of his career; Austerlitz, Borodino and Waterloo. This spectacular series tell the stories of the world's greatest military history, and features dramatized reconstructions and re-enactments, stunning excerpts from feature films and "eye-witness" accounts of the battles.
Call Number: DVD 763.01-.03
Publication Date: 2006, 165 min.
The Celts Documents the Hallstatt and La Tène Celts. Discussses the history, values, and lifestyle of this warrior society, exploring topics that include the roles of the druids, bards, and seers; the political hierarachy in Celtic society; human sacrifice; methods of warfare; and influence on the ethnic languages of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany.
Call Number: DVD 751.00
Publication Date: 2004, 47 min.
Civilisation : the complete series Art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considers to be the crucial phases of its development. This lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was broadcast in 1969.
Call Number: DVD 696.00
Publication Date: 2006, 670 min.
Crescent and cross: rise of Islam and age of Crusades The fourth part of the ten-part series Religion: a world history. This program portrays the Crusades as a response to the rapid rise of Islam. It looks at various orders of Christian monks and their role in the preservation of religious, artistic, and cultural aspects of civilization. The Inquisition -- the Church's response to the rise of heresy and the practice of witchcraft and magic in the Middle Ages -- illustrates the ultimate in religious intolerance.
Call Number: DVD 757.00
Publication Date: 2004, 58 min.
The Crusades Films for the Humanitis & Sciences
Call Number: DVD 755.00
Publication Date: 2004, 50 min.
The Crusades : crescent & the cross Presents the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided the fate of the Holy Land of the Middle East. Only a tiny strip of land, just a few hundred miles long, it contained the ultimate prize: the city of Jerusalem. This documentary tells the story of the key personalities of the First, Second, and Third Crusades, the popes, kings, sultans, and knights who, in the name of God, ruthlessly fought for land and power. Experience the murder, treachery, and bloodshed of this legendary chapter of history through the eyes of key historical figures such as Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, King Louis VII, and Nur al-Din.
Call Number: DVD 2624.00
Publication Date: 2005, 180 min.
Decisive battles. The ancient world Examines moments that altered the course of history and shaped the modern world. Gives a comprehensive account of the famed leaders and brilliant military tactics that changed history. Visit locations around the world to examine what is known of these legendary encounters. Witness recreations of the crucial battles of Rome and beyond - from Cannae to Marathon to Thermopylae - and follow some of the greatest warriors of all time, including Hannibal, Spartacus, and Attila the Hun.
Call Number: DVD 699.01-.03
Publication Date: 2006, 280 min.
Egyptian secrets of the afterlife New excavations are revealing more than we've ever known about what the Egyptians knew they'd encounter on their afterlife journey. Today, Dr. Zahi Hawass is excavating a mysterious tunnel at the very bottom of Seti's tomb, a perilous tunnel dug far below the surface of the Earth. On a true Indiana Jones-style quest, Dr. Hawass will put his own life in jeopardy for the sake of discovery.
Call Number: DVD 1492.00
Publication Date: 2009, 50 min.
The French Revolution: Liberté, egalité, fraternité, a new republic is born in blood " ... encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization ... vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands ..." Container.
Call Number: DVD 318.00
Publication Date: 2005, 100 min.
Ghosts of Rwanda Frontline marks the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide with a documentary chronicling one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. Illustrated are the failures that enabled the slaughter of 800,000 people to occur unchallenged by the world.
Call Number: DVD 390.00
Publication Date: 2004, 120 min.
The Greeks: crucible of civilization Views rise and fall of ancient Greece through the eyes of prominent figures of the times, including Cleisthenes, Themistocles, Pericles, and Socrates.
Call Number: DVD 280.00
Publication Date: 1999, 165 min.
Guns, germs, and steel An epic detective story that offers a gripping expose on why the world is so unequal. Professor Jared Diamond traveled the globe for over 30 years trying to answer this question. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Why did Eurasians conquer, displace, or decimate Native Americans, Australians, and Africans, instead of the reverse? Diamond dismantles racially based theories of human history by revealing the environmental factors actually responsible for history's broadest patterns.
Call Number: DVD 408.00
Publication Date: 2005, 165 min.
In the footsteps of Alexander the Great Historian Michael Wood hosts this dramatic and colorful journey across 2,000 years and 16 countries. At the heart of this epic story is the enigmatic character of Alexander the Great who set out at age 21 and conquered most of the known world before he was 30. Using texts of Greek and Roman historians as his guide, Wood searches for the truth behind legends that depict Alexander as both a brilliant visionary and ruthless conqueror.
Call Number: DVD 256.00
Publication Date: 2004, 240 min.
The Insurgency The Iraqi insurgency continues to challenge the most highly trained and best-equipped military in the world. This investigation includes access to insurgent leaders, commanders of Iraqi and U.S. military units, and journalists who have risked their lives to meet insurgent leaders. FRONTLINE explores the battle for one Iraqi town and presents testimony from civilians whose families were targets.
Call Number: DVD 486.00
Publication Date: 2006, 56 min.
Islam, empire of faith Documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture.
Call Number: DVD 279.00
Publication Date: 2004, 180 min.
Japan: memoirs of a secret Explores the period between the 16th and 19th centuries in Japan by examining the lives of shoguns, samurais, geishas, and the very few westerners allowed into Japan . Japan was then a world unto itself, closed to outsiders, and ruled by shoguns with absolute control. During this period, Japan transitioned from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace.
Call Number: DVD 257.00
Publication Date: 2004, 180 min.
Joseph McCarthy interview Joseph McCarthy, the infamous United States senator from Wisconsin, was the guest on this episode of the Longines Chronoscope. He discusses his views on Communism, Stalin, and the Korean War. Senator McCarthy closes the interview by talking about the 1952 presidential campaign, his own reelection aspirations, and describing the utter importance of finding communists involved in U.S. governmental activities.
Call Number: DVD 1488.00
Publication Date: 2007, 14 min.
Journey of man How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60,000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
Call Number: DVD 1718.00
Publication Date: 2003, 120 min.
Kingdom of David: the saga of the Israelites Tells the story of the Israelites and the creation of the world's first monotheistic religion.
Call Number: DVD 258.00
Publication Date: 2003, 220 min.
KJV, the making of the King James Bible The year 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the creation of the King James Bible, arguably the greatest piece of English Literature ever produced. King James had an uncanny love of beautiful things, including language to stir the soul. With several English translations in use across the Kingdom, the Puritan leader John Rainolds took his opportunity to suggest that a new, more accurate translation was needed for the people. "Award-winning director Jerry Griffith... brings the viewer right into the heart of the translation process through specific passage examples. While exploring the varying viewpoints of different scholars, we get a firsthand look at the immense attention to detail. This presentation gives the viewer a renewed appreciation for the sacred scriptures and their place in our homes, churches, and the English-speaking world."
Call Number: DVD 1503.00
Publication Date: 2010, 46 min.
The long way home This documentary traces the stories of courage in the years between the end of World War II and the formation of the state of Israel. Includes archival footage, original broadcasts and personal testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust.
Call Number: DVD 115.00
Publication Date: 2003, 120 min.
Magna Carta Examines the myth and reality of the Magna Carta, what it said, why it was signed, who benefited, and what it stood for.
Call Number: DVD 121.00
Publication Date: 2002, 22 min.
Martin Luther Learn how one man reluctantly took on the most powerful institution of his day and won. Martin Luther is credited with expounding a new vision of man's relationship with God and, by extension, a redefinition of man's relationship with authority. Filmed across Europe -- from the rustic rural Germany to the opulence of the Vatican City -- you'll witness the collapse of the medieval world and the birth of the modern age.
Call Number: DVD 410.00
Publication Date: 2005, 110 min.
The Medici, godfathers of the renaissance A tale of one family's ambition and of Europe's struggle to emerge from the ravages of the Dark Ages. The Medici used charm, skill and ruthlessness to garner unparalleled wealth and power, ruling Europe for more than 300 years.
Call Number: DVD 281.00
Publication Date: 2003, 220 min.
The Ottoman Empire Examines the expansion of the Ottoman Empire from Eastern Europe throughout the Near East, its social and religious life and its military power.
Call Number: DVD 750.00
Publication Date: 2004, 47.00
Peter and Paul: and the Christian revolution Early Christianity faced powerful obstacles. The might of the Roman Empire and the power-politics of ancient Jerusalem laid a heavy burden on those who believed Jesus was "the Messiah." But this new faith would not die. In a brief span of time, the fledgling religion would transcend its origins in the provinces of Rome and absorb the capital of the empire itself. With the words of Paul and other ancient writers, interviews with contemporary scholars and dramatic reenactments, Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution explores how two men weathered crippling disagreements and political persecution to lead one of history's most astonishing religious movements.
Call Number: DVD 261.00
Publication Date: 2002, 110 min.
Samurai Japan From their ascension to power in the 13th century to the unconditional surrender of Japan at the end of World War II, the Samurai, with their code of virtue and discipline, created a society that prized one's honor over one's life.
Call Number: DVD 753.00
Publication Date: 2004, 47 min.
The Supreme Court An unprecedented series exploring the history, impact and drama of America's highest court. ... By fusing history with biography, The Supreme Court humanizes the enigmatic black-robed figures, revealing their temperaments, passions, deeply held personal beliefs and life stories
Call Number: DVD 765.01-.04
Publication Date: 2007, 240 min.
Victory at sea The most famous historical war series ever made. A sweeping record of the naval battles of World War II.
Call Number: DVD 276.01-.04
Publication Date: 2003, 11.5 hrs.
World War II The road to war. The rise of nationalism ; The clouds of war ; American isolationism ; War comes to Europe ; The path to infamy -- The world at war. America joins the war ; Achieving victory in Europe ; Achieving victory in the Pacific ; After the war.
Call Number: DVD 651.00
Publication Date: 2004, 30 min.
The rise of ecology : 10 disasters that changed the world
Call Number: DVD 1574.00
Publication Date: 2009, 52 min.