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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 1, Nero
directed by Nick Murphy, fl. 1999-2016; produced by Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 1 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Dramatic reconstructions and computer graphics tell the story of ancient Rome. This programme focuses on Nero, charting his murderous reign and how he was finally overthrown.
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directed by Nick Murphy, fl. 1999-2016; produced by Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 1 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Description
Dramatic reconstructions and computer graphics tell the story of ancient Rome. This programme focuses on Nero, charting his murderous reign and how he was finally overthrown.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary, Dramatized scene
Contributor
Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Author / Creator
Nick Murphy, fl. 1999-2016
Date Published / Released
2006-09-21
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Person Discussed
Nero, Emperor of Rome, 0037-0068
Topic / Theme
Murder, Ancient civilizations, Monarchs, Great Fire of Rome, July 19, 64, Political and Social Movements, Imperialism and Colonialism, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 2, Caesar
directed by Nick Green, fl. 2005-2016; produced by Nick Green, fl. 2005-2016 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 2 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Dramatic reconstructions and computer graphics tell the story of ancient Rome. This programme focuses on Julius Caesar, who succeeded in overthrowing a 500-year-old Republic.
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directed by Nick Green, fl. 2005-2016; produced by Nick Green, fl. 2005-2016 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 2 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Description
Dramatic reconstructions and computer graphics tell the story of ancient Rome. This programme focuses on Julius Caesar, who succeeded in overthrowing a 500-year-old Republic.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary, Dramatized scene
Contributor
Nick Green, fl. 2005-2016, Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Author / Creator
Nick Green, fl. 2005-2016
Date Published / Released
2006-09-28
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Person Discussed
Julius Caesar, 100 BC-44 BC
Topic / Theme
Assassinations, Political alliances, Political intrigue, Ancient civilizations, Julius Caesar, Assassination, Rome, 44 BCE, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 3, Revolution
directed by Christopher Spencer, fl. 1977; produced by Christopher Spencer, fl. 1977 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 3 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 59 mins
Dramatised documentary series telling the story of ancient Rome. How Tiberius Gracchus unleashed the power of the mob upon the streets, with devastating consequences.
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directed by Christopher Spencer, fl. 1977; produced by Christopher Spencer, fl. 1977 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 3 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 59 mins
Description
Dramatised documentary series telling the story of ancient Rome. How Tiberius Gracchus unleashed the power of the mob upon the streets, with devastating consequences.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary, Dramatized scene
Contributor
Christopher Spencer, fl. 1977, Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Author / Creator
Christopher Spencer, fl. 1977
Date Published / Released
2006-10-05
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Person Discussed
Tiberius Gracchus, 169 BC-133 BC
Topic / Theme
Assassinations, Laws and legislation, Politicians, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Worlds, 3, The Greek Thing
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing' - a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand-in-hand with political discord, social injustice and endless war. He paints a fascinating picture of the internal and external pressures that fuelled this unique political and social e...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
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Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing' - a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand-in-hand with political discord, social injustice and endless war. He paints a fascinating picture of the internal and external pressures that fuelled this unique political and social experiment, one that would pioneer many of the political systems that we still live with today.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Cities, Civilization, Democracy, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Urban population, War, Social customs, Peloponnesian War, 431 BCE-404 BCE, Greco-Persian Wars, 499 BCE-449 BCE, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Australia, 2, Australia Will Be There
produced by Richard Taylor, in Australia, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987, originally published 1987), 55 mins
Five distinguished Australians present colourful and entertaining views on different aspects of their country. Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler's Ark) covers the early days; historian Patsy Adam-Smith looks at the birth of nationhood during and after the world wars; leading arts figure Philip Adams examines th...
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produced by Richard Taylor, in Australia, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987, originally published 1987), 55 mins
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Five distinguished Australians present colourful and entertaining views on different aspects of their country. Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler's Ark) covers the early days; historian Patsy Adam-Smith looks at the birth of nationhood during and after the world wars; leading arts figure Philip Adams examines the modern era; entrepreneur Dick Smith makes an expedition to the outback; and comedian Spike Milligan goes in search of the true Austra...
Five distinguished Australians present colourful and entertaining views on different aspects of their country. Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler's Ark) covers the early days; historian Patsy Adam-Smith looks at the birth of nationhood during and after the world wars; leading arts figure Philip Adams examines the modern era; entrepreneur Dick Smith makes an expedition to the outback; and comedian Spike Milligan goes in search of the true Australian and his humour.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Richard Taylor, Patsy Adam-Smith, 1924-2001
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Australia
Speaker / Narrator
Patsy Adam-Smith, 1924-2001
Topic / Theme
Battles, Cultural identity, Economics, Labor and unions, Nationalism, Railroads, War, Cricket (Game), Great Depression, 1929-1941, World War I, 1914-1918, World War II, 1939-1945, Gallipoli Campaign, 1915-1916, Family and Culture, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, Australians
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China: Triumph and Turmoil, Episode 2, Maostalgia
presented by Niall Ferguson, 1964-; produced by Chimerica Media, in China: Triumph and Turmoil, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 53 mins
The transformation of China into a global superpower raises some of the most challenging questions of our time – and this revealing series seeks out the answers. Will this turn out to be China’s century or will the Red Dragon crash and burn? Niall Ferguson travels through this vast country to find out how a fi...
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presented by Niall Ferguson, 1964-; produced by Chimerica Media, in China: Triumph and Turmoil, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 53 mins
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The transformation of China into a global superpower raises some of the most challenging questions of our time – and this revealing series seeks out the answers. Will this turn out to be China’s century or will the Red Dragon crash and burn? Niall Ferguson travels through this vast country to find out how a fifth of humanity can live under a Communist system of government with a capitalist economy when, according to all the laws of history, i...
The transformation of China into a global superpower raises some of the most challenging questions of our time – and this revealing series seeks out the answers. Will this turn out to be China’s century or will the Red Dragon crash and burn? Niall Ferguson travels through this vast country to find out how a fifth of humanity can live under a Communist system of government with a capitalist economy when, according to all the laws of history, it should fall apart. Held together for more than 2000 years, firstly by imperial rule and now by an imperious Communist Party, what does China stand for? Ferguson talks to the people who know – including its new billionaires, survivors of Chairman Mao’s regime, ardent young nationalists and those defending China’s rural poor.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Chimerica Media
Author / Creator
Niall Ferguson, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
China: Triumph and Turmoil
Person Discussed
Mao Zedong, 1893-1976
Topic / Theme
Capitalism, Revolutions, Cultural change and history, Economic development, Communism, Survivors, Chinese
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Correspondent, The Real Doctor Evil
directed by Rob Lemkin; produced by Rob Lemkin, Old Street Films, in Correspondent (London, England: BBC Worldwide), 46 mins
With Saddam Hussein gone, North Korea's Kim Jong-il is regarded as the world's most dangerous man. Millions have died of famine and dissidents are sent to labour camps or executed. Now Kim says that he has nuclear weapons - and that he's prepared to sell them to whoever will pay his price. George Bush put North Ko...
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directed by Rob Lemkin; produced by Rob Lemkin, Old Street Films, in Correspondent (London, England: BBC Worldwide), 46 mins
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With Saddam Hussein gone, North Korea's Kim Jong-il is regarded as the world's most dangerous man. Millions have died of famine and dissidents are sent to labour camps or executed. Now Kim says that he has nuclear weapons - and that he's prepared to sell them to whoever will pay his price. George Bush put North Korea on the 'Axis of Evil' shortlist, but is Kim really plotting to destroy the planet or is the nickname 'Dr Evil' indicative of nothin...
With Saddam Hussein gone, North Korea's Kim Jong-il is regarded as the world's most dangerous man. Millions have died of famine and dissidents are sent to labour camps or executed. Now Kim says that he has nuclear weapons - and that he's prepared to sell them to whoever will pay his price. George Bush put North Korea on the 'Axis of Evil' shortlist, but is Kim really plotting to destroy the planet or is the nickname 'Dr Evil' indicative of nothing more than a battle of words in the Cold War's last frontier? Correspondent charts Kim's progress from lazy student through terrorist mastermind to tough-talking nuclear brinksman.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rob Lemkin, Old Street Films, Gary Mavers
Author / Creator
Rob Lemkin
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Correspondent
Speaker / Narrator
Gary Mavers
Person Discussed
Kim Jong-Il, 1941-2011
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Political life, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, North Koreans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss, The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler - Leading Millions Into the Abyss: Episode...
produced by Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV, in Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 50 mins
How did Hitler manage to turn from a nobody in 1913 into the fuehrer of the German people?
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produced by Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV, in Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 50 mins
Description
How did Hitler manage to turn from a nobody in 1913 into the fuehrer of the German people?
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Fascism, Antisemitism, Character traits, Leadership roles, German people, Beer Hall Putsch, Munich, Germany, November 8-9, 1923, Adolf Hitler, Becomes Fuhrer of Germany, August 19, 1933, Adolf Hitler, Assumes Dictatorship of Germany, March 23, 1933, World War I, 1914-1918, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, English, Chamorro, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss, The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler - Leading Millions Into the Abyss: Episode...
produced by Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV, in Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 49 mins
Tracing how Hitler led the German people to war in 1939 and the victory in France in 1940.
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produced by Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV, in Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 49 mins
Description
Tracing how Hitler led the German people to war in 1939 and the victory in France in 1940.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Jewish people, Military occupation, Antisemitism, War, German people, Character traits, Leadership roles, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, English, Tongan, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss, The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler - Leading Millions Into the Abyss: Episode...
produced by Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV, in Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 55 mins
How Hitler tried to retain his leadership once the Germans started to lose the war.
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produced by Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV, in Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 55 mins
Description
How Hitler tried to retain his leadership once the Germans started to lose the war.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laurence Rees, 1957-, LR History TV
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions Into the Abyss
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Jewish people, Antisemitism, German people, Leadership roles, War, Character traits, Adolf Hitler, Commits Suicide, April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler, Assassination Attempt, Rastenburg, East Prussia, July 20, 1944, Holocaust, 1939-1945, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, English, Hawaiians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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