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60 Minutes, Built By Angels
presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Nicole Young, fl. 2009; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2019), 13 mins
The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are believed to have been built by angels. The northern highlands of Ethiopia rose 31 million years ago when fissures in the earth flooded the Horn of Africa with lava a mile deep. Includes interviews with Fasil Giorghis, an Ethiopian architect and historian; Tsigie Selassie Me...
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presented by Scott Pelley, 1957-; produced by Nicole Young, fl. 2009; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2019), 13 mins
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The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are believed to have been built by angels. The northern highlands of Ethiopia rose 31 million years ago when fissures in the earth flooded the Horn of Africa with lava a mile deep. Includes interviews with Fasil Giorghis, an Ethiopian architect and historian; Tsigie Selassie Mezgebu Head Priest of Lalibela; Stephen Battle, an architect; Simon Warwick a master stonemason.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Nicole Young, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Fasil Giorghis, fl. 2007
Topic / Theme
Monuments, Christianity, Religious beliefs, Churches, Archaeological sites, Architecture, Excavation, Religion and Belief Systems, Ethiopians, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Camelot: Old 8097 Has Never Played
produced by William Kronick, 1934- and David M. Frank, fl. 1983, Multimedia Entertainment Inc. and Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 43 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Camelot: Old 8097 Has Never Played: Were King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table fictional characters or real people? This fascinating hour takes viewers on a ma...
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produced by William Kronick, 1934- and David M. Frank, fl. 1983, Multimedia Entertainment Inc. and Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 43 mins
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Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Camelot: Old 8097 Has Never Played: Were King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table fictional characters or real people? This fascinating hour takes viewers on a magical quest through England and Wales in search of clues.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
William Kronick, 1934-, David M. Frank, fl. 1983, Multimedia Entertainment Inc., Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Jeremy duQuesnay Adams, 1933-2016, Bonnie Wheeler, fl. 1994, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Jeremy duQuesnay Adams, 1933-2016, Bonnie Wheeler, fl. 1994, Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint, Geoffrey of Monmouth, 1095-1155, Sir Thomas Malory, Arthur King
Topic / Theme
Fictional characters, Castles, Knights, Christianity, English people, Excavation, Archaeological sites, British
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Civilizations, Episode 1, The Second Moment of Creation
directed by Tim Niel, fl. 2004; presented by Simon Schama, 1945-; produced by Tim Niel, fl. 2004, Nutopia, in Civilizations, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 53 mins
Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilizations.
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directed by Tim Niel, fl. 2004; presented by Simon Schama, 1945-; produced by Tim Niel, fl. 2004, Nutopia, in Civilizations, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 53 mins
Description
Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilizations.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tim Niel, fl. 2004, Nutopia, Liev Schreiber, 1967-
Author / Creator
Tim Niel, fl. 2004, Simon Schama, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Civilizations
Speaker / Narrator
Liev Schreiber, 1967-
Person Discussed
Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973
Topic / Theme
Excavation, Arabs, Chinese, Mayan, Greeks, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
Copyright Message
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Digging for the Truth, Season 2, Episode 4, New Maya Revelations
directed by Brendan Goeckel; produced by Brendan Goeckel, JWM Productions, in Digging for the Truth, Season 2, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2007), 44 mins
Digging for the Truth explores some of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, from the Pyramids of Egypt to the Lost Ark of the Covenant, from the Holy Grail to King Solomon's Gold. Episode: New Maya Revelations: For nearly a century archaeologists place the height of the Maya civilization during the First...
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directed by Brendan Goeckel; produced by Brendan Goeckel, JWM Productions, in Digging for the Truth, Season 2, Episode 4 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2007), 44 mins
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Digging for the Truth explores some of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, from the Pyramids of Egypt to the Lost Ark of the Covenant, from the Holy Grail to King Solomon's Gold. Episode: New Maya Revelations: For nearly a century archaeologists place the height of the Maya civilization during the First Millennium AD.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Josh Bernstein, 1971-, Brendan Goeckel, JWM Productions, Phil Prevete, fl. 2003
Author / Creator
Brendan Goeckel
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Digging for the Truth
Speaker / Narrator
William Saturno, fl. 2001, Mary Miller, Richard Hansen, fl. 1978, Phil Prevete, fl. 2003
Person Discussed
William Saturno, fl. 2001, Mary Miller, Richard Hansen, fl. 1978, Kʼinich Janaab Pakal, 0603-0683
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Maya people, Cultural anthropology, Recorded history, Archaeological sites, Excavation, Archaeological artifacts, Mayan
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In Search of History, Rome's Lost Harbor
produced by Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 45 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: Rome's Lost Harbor: The Roman city of Ostia, founded in the 4th century B.C. at the mouth of...
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produced by Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996), 45 mins
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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: Rome's Lost Harbor: The Roman city of Ostia, founded in the 4th century B.C. at the mouth of the Tiber, was once a vital harbor town and important port. Today, Ostia is covered in sand.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
Janet DeLaine, fl. 1997, Elizabeth Fentress, fl. 2021, William Lloyd MacDonald, 1921-2010, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
Janet DeLaine, fl. 1997, Elizabeth Fentress, fl. 2021, William Lloyd MacDonald, 1921-2010, Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 0076-0138, Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, 0272-0337, Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945, Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 BC-0054
Topic / Theme
Architecture, Archaeology, Excavation, Religious cults, Romanian people, Empire, Ancient civilizations, Romans (ancient)
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In Search of History, Mexico's Great Pyramids
produced by Gayle Kirschenbaum, fl. 1996 and Ron Nelson, fl. 1978, Filmroos Inc., in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: Mexico's Great Pyramids: Recent excavations at Teotihuacan, site of Mexico's Great Pyramids,...
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produced by Gayle Kirschenbaum, fl. 1996 and Ron Nelson, fl. 1978, Filmroos Inc., in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: Mexico's Great Pyramids: Recent excavations at Teotihuacan, site of Mexico's Great Pyramids, reveal that they were not built by Aztecs, as originally thought, but by an unknown earlier civilization.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gayle Kirschenbaum, fl. 1996, Ron Nelson, fl. 1978, Filmroos Inc., David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
George Cowgill, 1929-2018, Mary Miller, Esther Pasztory, fl. 1997, Karl Taube, 1957-, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
George Cowgill, 1929-2018, Mary Miller, Esther Pasztory, fl. 1997, Karl Taube, 1957-, Hernán Cortés, 1485-1547, Montezuma II, Emperor of the Aztecs, 1480-1520
Topic / Theme
Spirituality, Monuments, Excavation, Religious beliefs, Archaeology, Ancient civilizations, Spanish, Aztecs
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In Search of History, The Trojan City
produced by Giovanna Nigro-Chacon, Filmroos Inc., in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 41 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Trojan City: Visit the site of Homer's epic "The Iliad" where the Greeks lay siege for 10...
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produced by Giovanna Nigro-Chacon, Filmroos Inc., in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 41 mins
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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Trojan City: Visit the site of Homer's epic "The Iliad" where the Greeks lay siege for 10 years against the city of Troy.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Giovanna Nigro-Chacon, Filmroos Inc., David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
Ian Morris, 1960-, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
Ian Morris, 1960-, Heinrich Schliemann, 1822-1890, Alexander the Great, 356 BC-323 BC, Homer
Topic / Theme
Greek people, War, Archaeology, Excavation, Ancient civilizations, Trojan War (12th or 11th century BCE), Greeks
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Modern Marvels, Season 9, Egyptian Pyramids
produced by Bruce Nash, 1947- and Lee Fulkerson, fl. 2003, Actuality Productions, in Modern Marvels, Season 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2003), 44 mins
Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Episode: Egyptian Pyramids: Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt. Built during a span of well over 1,000 years, they stand as cultural and engineer...
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produced by Bruce Nash, 1947- and Lee Fulkerson, fl. 2003, Actuality Productions, in Modern Marvels, Season 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2003), 44 mins
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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Episode: Egyptian Pyramids: Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt. Built during a span of well over 1,000 years, they stand as cultural and engineering marvels of staggering proportions.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bruce Nash, 1947-, Lee Fulkerson, fl. 2003, Actuality Productions, Lloyd Sherr, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Modern Marvels
Speaker / Narrator
Lawrence Berman, fl. 1970, Zahi Hawass, 1947-, Martin Isler, 1926-2030, Lloyd Sherr, 1956-
Person Discussed
Lawrence Berman, fl. 1970, Zahi Hawass, 1947-, Martin Isler, 1926-2030, Khufu, Imhotep, Thutmose, IV
Topic / Theme
Archaeological sites, Ancient civilizations, History, Civil engineering, Building restoration, Architecture, Structural analysis (Engineering), Monuments, Excavation, Egyptians
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Modern Marvels, Season 9, Bible Tech
produced by Bruce Nash, 1947- and Jim Hense, fl. 2002-2016, History Television Network Productions and Actuality Productions, in Modern Marvels, Season 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 45 mins
Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Episode: Bible Tech: Arguably the most influential book ever written, the Bible provides a glimpse into the origins of ancient technology and its use to withstand the elements.
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produced by Bruce Nash, 1947- and Jim Hense, fl. 2002-2016, History Television Network Productions and Actuality Productions, in Modern Marvels, Season 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 45 mins
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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Episode: Bible Tech: Arguably the most influential book ever written, the Bible provides a glimpse into the origins of ancient technology and its use to withstand the elements.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bruce Nash, 1947-, Jim Hense, fl. 2002-2016, History Television Network Productions, Actuality Productions, Lloyd Sherr, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Modern Marvels
Speaker / Narrator
David Maltsberger, 1960-, Leen Ritmeyer, 1945-, Lloyd Sherr, 1956-
Person Discussed
David Maltsberger, 1960-, Leen Ritmeyer, 1945-, Hatshepsut, Herod, the Great, 73 BC-4 BC, Hammurabi, King of Babylon, 1792 BC-1750 BC, Noah (Biblical figure), Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Bible, Metal-working, Boats and ships, Weapons and ordnance, Archaeological sites, Recorded history, Architecture, Construction materials, Structural analysis (Engineering), Excavation, Monuments, Romans (ancient), Jews, Egyptians, Greeks, Assyrians
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Pyramids Builders: New Clues
directed by Florence Tran, fl. 2007; produced by Gedeon Programmes (Paris, Ile-de-France: Terranoa, 2019), 53 mins
Over the past few decades, significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. But now, hundreds of kilometers from the pyramids themselves, we are gaining more insight into their deepest secrets. This film follows two teams of Egyptologists who are currently discovering more tha...
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directed by Florence Tran, fl. 2007; produced by Gedeon Programmes (Paris, Ile-de-France: Terranoa, 2019), 53 mins
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Over the past few decades, significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. But now, hundreds of kilometers from the pyramids themselves, we are gaining more insight into their deepest secrets. This film follows two teams of Egyptologists who are currently discovering more than we've ever known about the Egypt of Khufu's time. Authentic archaeological experiments have been filmed in real time, revealing ancie...
Over the past few decades, significant discoveries have been made on the very site where the pyramids were built. But now, hundreds of kilometers from the pyramids themselves, we are gaining more insight into their deepest secrets. This film follows two teams of Egyptologists who are currently discovering more than we've ever known about the Egypt of Khufu's time. Authentic archaeological experiments have been filmed in real time, revealing ancient techniques and methods, unlocking certain secrets of these ancient great builders.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gedeon Programmes, Sandy Bernard, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Florence Tran, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Terranoa
Speaker / Narrator
Sandy Bernard, fl. 1997
Person Discussed
Khufu
Topic / Theme
Excavation, Construction, Science and Technology, Egyptians, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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