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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
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Knights Templar
produced by Steven R. Talley, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Knights Templar: 900 years ago in the holy land of Muslims who fought the Crusaders suddenly were attacked by an unusual nightmare inspiring legions of armed force blad...
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produced by Steven R. Talley, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 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: Knights Templar: 900 years ago in the holy land of Muslims who fought the Crusaders suddenly were attacked by an unusual nightmare inspiring legions of armed force blades monks entitled Knights Templar. Who were these mysterious war cross.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Steven R. Talley, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995, Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Charles Barber, 1943-, Henry Lincoln, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Malcolm Charles Barber, 1943-, Henry Lincoln, Hugues de Payens, 1070-1136, Philip IV of France, 1268-1314, Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090-1153, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Churches, Soldiers, Catholicism, Bible, Religious cults, Religious beliefs, Traditional history, Islam, Christianity, Knights
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Quest For The Holy Grail
produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of...
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produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 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: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of the Arthurian legend. Was it the vessel from which Christ shared wine at the Last Supper?
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995, Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Mary Magdalene, Arthur, legendary King of England, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Jesus Christ, Religious practices, Religious faiths, Religious artifacts, Spirituality, Spiritual healing, Traditional history, Bible, Christianity, Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ca. 30 C.E., Europeans
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Tattooing
produced by Tom Jennings, 1961-, Multimedia Entertainment Inc. and Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 46 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Tattooing: Examination of the centuries-old history and current popularity of tattoos. Looks at the practice of tattooing in ancient times when slaves, warriors, and ev...
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produced by Tom Jennings, 1961-, Multimedia Entertainment Inc. and Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 46 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: Tattooing: Examination of the centuries-old history and current popularity of tattoos. Looks at the practice of tattooing in ancient times when slaves, warriors, and even potential marriage partners were marked for life.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tom Jennings, 1961-, Multimedia Entertainment Inc., Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
MAI
Topic / Theme
Body art and piercings, Religious texts, Religious beliefs, Tattoos, Ancient civilizations, Spirituality, Romans (ancient), Europeans, Japanese, Egyptians, Maori
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Copyright © 1997 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Art & Culture, Dante – The First Renaissance Man
directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2016), 1 hour 20 mins
This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the astonishing life and work of the 14th century Italian poet Dante. He wrote in everyday Italian and was the first writer to explore the life of the individual in any depth. His ideas have filtered down through the ages and have greatly influenced humanity at large.
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directed by Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011; produced by Academy Media, in Art & Culture (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2016), 1 hour 20 mins
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This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the astonishing life and work of the 14th century Italian poet Dante. He wrote in everyday Italian and was the first writer to explore the life of the individual in any depth. His ideas have filtered down through the ages and have greatly influenced humanity at large.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Academy Media, Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Author / Creator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Series
Art & Culture
Speaker / Narrator
Malcolm Hossick, fl. 1996-2011
Person Discussed
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Topic / Theme
Philosophy, Religion, Poetry, Renaissance, 1450-1599, Religion and Belief Systems, Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 TMW Media
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Art of Spain, Episode 1, The Moorish South
directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Spain, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 53 mins
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explore...
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directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Spain, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 53 mins
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We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist - including Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez. And, g...
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist - including Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez. And, going 'off the beaten track', he reveals rich insights into the culture and people who live and work with the greatest Spanish art and architecture every day. From Moorish art and the Islamic legacy on Spain and Europe to Modernism, Seville to Barcelona, food and wine, Andrew reveals that Spanish culture is every bit as rich as Italy's, with a more surprising edge.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Robin Dashwood, 1972-, Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Art of Spain
Person Discussed
Abd ar-Rahman, III, 0891-0961
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Islam, Flamenco, Moors, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Copyright © 2008 BBC Worldwide
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Civilizations, Episode 6, Paradise on Earth
directed by Ashley Gething, 1970-; presented by Simon Schama, 1945-; produced by Ashley Gething, 1970-, Nutopia, in Civilizations, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 53 mins
Explore one of humanity’s deepest artistic urges: the depiction of nature. But landscape painting is seldom a straightforward portrayal of observed nature; it's a projection of dreams, idylls, and refuges - the elusive paradise on earth.
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directed by Ashley Gething, 1970-; presented by Simon Schama, 1945-; produced by Ashley Gething, 1970-, Nutopia, in Civilizations, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 53 mins
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Explore one of humanity’s deepest artistic urges: the depiction of nature. But landscape painting is seldom a straightforward portrayal of observed nature; it's a projection of dreams, idylls, and refuges - the elusive paradise on earth.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ashley Gething, 1970-, Nutopia, Liev Schreiber, 1967-
Author / Creator
Ashley Gething, 1970-, Simon Schama, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Civilizations
Speaker / Narrator
Liev Schreiber, 1967-
Person Discussed
Ansel Adams, 1902-1984, Pieter Bruegel, 1525-1569, Richard Misrach, 1949-, Thomas Cole, 1801-1848
Topic / Theme
Photography, Religion, Rug making, Climate and the Environment, Family and Culture, Chinese, Americans, Dutch, British, Persian, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries, Akhenaton: The Heretic King
directed by Costanza Bombarda; produced by Quadrio srl, in Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries (Marina del Rey, CA: Vision Films, 2013), 49 mins
Find the real truths of the infamous Pharaoh Akhenaton, who changed the face of ancient Egypt forever with his monotheistic religion of Aten.
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directed by Costanza Bombarda; produced by Quadrio srl, in Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries (Marina del Rey, CA: Vision Films, 2013), 49 mins
Description
Find the real truths of the infamous Pharaoh Akhenaton, who changed the face of ancient Egypt forever with his monotheistic religion of Aten.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Quadrio srl, Marianne Bianca Halsey, Christopher Jones, 1941-2014, Derek Allen
Author / Creator
Costanza Bombarda
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Vision Films
Series
Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Zahi Hawass, 1947-, Mahmoud Mabrouk, Barry Kemp, 1940-, Wafah El Sediq, Marianne Bianca Halsey, Christopher Jones, 1941-2014, Derek Allen
Person Discussed
Zahi Hawass, 1947-, Mahmoud Mabrouk, Barry Kemp, 1940-, Wafah El Sediq, Akhenaten
Topic / Theme
Architecture, Religion, History, Monarchs, Archaeological artifacts, Archaeological sites, Religion and Belief Systems, Egyptians, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 Vision Films
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Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries, Heliopolis, The Cult Of The Sun
directed by Antonio Monti; produced by Claudio Cavalli, Quadrio srl, in Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries (Marina del Rey, CA: Vision Films, 2013), 28 mins
Voyage into the ancient city of Heliopolis to uncover the importance of Ancient Egypt’s cult of the Sun and answer the old-age questions of Egyptian cosmogony.
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directed by Antonio Monti; produced by Claudio Cavalli, Quadrio srl, in Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries (Marina del Rey, CA: Vision Films, 2013), 28 mins
Description
Voyage into the ancient city of Heliopolis to uncover the importance of Ancient Egypt’s cult of the Sun and answer the old-age questions of Egyptian cosmogony.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Claudio Cavalli, Quadrio srl, Marianne Bianca Halsey, Christopher Jones, 1941-2014
Author / Creator
Antonio Monti
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Vision Films
Series
Egypt: New Discoveries, Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Edda Bresciani, 1930-2020, Janice Kamrin, Federico Bottigliengo, Zahi Hawass, 1947-, Marianne Bianca Halsey, Christopher Jones, 1941-2014
Person Discussed
Edda Bresciani, 1930-2020, Janice Kamrin, Federico Bottigliengo, Zahi Hawass, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Cosmology, Architecture, Archaeological artifacts, Archaeological sites, Ancient civilizations, Sun, Religion, Religion and Belief Systems, Egyptians, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 Vision Films
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