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7 New Signs of the Apocalypse
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produced by Steve Bronstein, fl. 1984-2016 and Hugo Soskin, fl. 1999-2016, Peacock Productions (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2016), 1 hour 26 mins
HISTORY's award-winning original specials explore the people, places, and events that have shaped who we are today. Whether offering in-depth perspective on ancient cultures, exploring geological wonders, or analyzing history's greatest military strategies, HISTORY specials provide an informative and entertaining...
produced by Steve Bronstein, fl. 1984-2016 and Hugo Soskin, fl. 1999-2016, Peacock Productions (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2016), 1 hour 26 mins
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40 Years of Silence: An Indonesian Tragedy
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directed by Robert Lemelson, fl. 1999-2016; produced by Robert Lemelson, fl. 1999-2016 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2010, originally published 2010), 1 hour 27 mins
40 Years of Silence: An Indonesian Tragedy tells the story of one of the largest unknown mass-killings of the 20th century. In 1965-66, an estimated 500,000 to 1,000,000 people were secretly killed when General Suharto began a bloody purge of suspected communists throughout Indonesia. For decades, the Indonesian g...
directed by Robert Lemelson, fl. 1999-2016; produced by Robert Lemelson, fl. 1999-2016 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2010, originally published 2010), 1 hour 27 mins
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Adelante (Forward)
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directed by Noam Osband, fl. 2012-2014; produced by Noam Osband, fl. 2012-2014 (Noam Osband, 2014), 50 mins
Adelante showcases an Irish Catholic church on the outskirts of Philadelphia that is attracting the patronage of Mexican immigrants in the area. With a personal glimpse at the lives of the vibrant community members - a remarkable Irish American priest, young Mexican immigrants, and older Irish parishioners - the...
directed by Noam Osband, fl. 2012-2014; produced by Noam Osband, fl. 2012-2014 (Noam Osband, 2014), 50 mins
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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 1, Different But Equal
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directed by Christopher Ralling, 1930-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Monarda Arts and Channel Four Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 1 (ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of...
directed by Christopher Ralling, 1930-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Monarda Arts and Channel Four Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 1 (ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 4, The Kings And The City
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directed by John Percival, 1937-2005; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 4 (ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 52 mins
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of...
directed by John Percival, 1937-2005; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 4 (ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 52 mins
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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 5, The Bible and the Gun
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directed by Christopher Ralling, 1930-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Mitchell Beazley Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 5 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of...
directed by Christopher Ralling, 1930-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Mitchell Beazley Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 5 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
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Africa's Great Civilizations, Episode 3, Empires of Gold
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directed by Martin Bates, fl. 2010; produced by Martin Bates, fl. 2010, McGee Media, Inkwell Films and Kunhardt Films, in Africa's Great Civilizations, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 53 mins
The third hour in the series marks an era of great commercial and manufacturing growth throughout several regions on the continent. It begins with the revolutionary transformation of North and West Africa. On the shores of the Sahara Desert, farmers, traders, warriors and nomads turned this region into the crossro...
directed by Martin Bates, fl. 2010; produced by Martin Bates, fl. 2010, McGee Media, Inkwell Films and Kunhardt Films, in Africa's Great Civilizations, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 53 mins
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Africa's Great Civilizations, Episode 5, The Atlantic Age
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directed by Karen McGann, 1975-; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Karen McGann, 1975-, McGee Media, Inkwell Films and Kunhardt Films, in Africa's Great Civilizations, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 53 mins
In his six-hour series, Africa's Great Civilizations, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a new look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent,...
directed by Karen McGann, 1975-; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Karen McGann, 1975-, McGee Media, Inkwell Films and Kunhardt Films, in Africa's Great Civilizations, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 53 mins
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Ancient China: The Impact of Confucius on China Today
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produced by National Geographic (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2009), 4 mins
This short film tells of the history of Confucius, and the ideas of Confucianism.
produced by National Geographic (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2009), 4 mins
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Ancient Greece: The Birth of Thinking
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directed by Tony Climber (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2000), 49 mins
The complex and intriguing philosophies of Aristotle, Socrates, Plato and Pythagoras are analyzed in a simple, yet comprehensive fashion suitable for both student and scholar. With stunning graphics set against the beautiful backdrops of the Acropolis in Athens and the Oracles at Delphi, this program traces the ev...
directed by Tony Climber (Los Angeles, CA - Venice: TMW Media Group, 2000), 49 mins
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