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From ancient history to modern subjects, this ground-breaking series investigates everything from conspiracy theories to unexplained incidents, folk legends to infamous police cases. In 1947, a strange object fell from the sky near Roswell, New Mexico, and the lives of many civilians and military personnel would never be the same again. Voyage onto the seven seas to investigate the stories of supernatural phenomena that have proliferated around the...
3) Ancient Rome
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"Experience the intrigue, scandal, excitement and chaos of the most dominant empire in the history of western civilization as History journeys back to the age of Caesar"--Container.
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From man's earliest battles to the combat visions of the future, the 'Weapons At War' series richly illustrates the history of weaponry throughout the ages-and what weapons will be like in the future. This special collection shines the spotlight on WWII, beginning with Hitler's elite forces, including an examination of their training, tactics and battle history with footage of them in action.
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"Each monument represents the utmost in engineering, design and vision. They all stand as mighty symbols of American ingenuity, courage and sacrifice. Find out how these famous structures came to be, who conceived of them, whose sweat built them, and who dismissed them as fantasy. Find out why the Washington Monument took 100 years from conception to execution, why skeptics thought the Brooklyn Bridge wouldn't survive the first gale, and why it took...
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A sweeping saga of bloodshed, betrayal, and big business, this comprehensive collection of documentaries offers a cold-blooded examination of organized crime, from Prohibition and WWII to the hitmen and women who are currently administering the brutal judgments of the mob. A groundbreaking investigation into the origins, and present-day activities, of the ethnic gangs that turned criminal activities into family enterprises, The Mafia exposes an underworld...
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They are the pioneers of America, some of the nation's most recognizable faces, the men responsible for the creation of the United States. Presents in-depth portraits of the country's most prominent statesmen, including the secrets they shared and the legacies they left behind. Includes 8 documentaries.
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Asteroid apocalypse: Computer animations, models, and re-creations examine how an impact on the American west coast could spell disaster for the nation. Atlantis apocalypse: Computer animations, models, and re-creations examine how another eruption of the Santorini Volcano, like the one 3,500 years ago, could affect people today.
American volcano: Computer animations, models, and re-creations examine what would happen if Mt. Rainier erupted like...
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History travels thousands of years back in time with a fresh investigation of the most infamous and devastating catastrophes in the Bible. From the epic floods in the time of Noah, the fire and brimstone that beset Sodom and Gomorrah, and the calamitous Ten Plagues of Egypt. explores these legendary tragedies to illuminate their essential humanity and to compare them with the cataclysmic natural disasters of more recent times.
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In the footsteps of the Holy Family examines the Holy Family's flight from Herod, visiting various stops along the route at which miracles are believed to have occurred. The Twelve Apostles examines the New Testament and Apocryphal gospels in search of the truth about the Apostles. The Apostle Paul examines his life. Jesus, the holy child looks at the life of Jesus and Mary of Nazereth examines his mother's life.
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Plunge headlong into the great battles and meet the heroes that have shaped the armed forces. With a combination of government documents, combat footage, and extensive interviews, this set tells the story of all five branches of the military. Bonus includes: a featurette, and a bonus film: Pageantry of the Corps.
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Collection of nine documentaries offering portraits of biblical figures including Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Abraham, Joseph, Noah, Moses, Sarah, Deborah, Ruth, Esther, King Solomon, and more. Also includes a program covering the ancient military exploits of the Israelites.