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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)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 BBC Worldwide
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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)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 BBC Worldwide
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 5, Constantine
directed by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993; produced by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 5 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 51 mins
Documentary series telling the story of ancient Rome. This edition shows how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world.
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directed by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993; produced by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 5 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 51 mins
Description
Documentary series telling the story of ancient Rome. This edition shows how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary, Dramatized scene
Contributor
Tim Dunn, fl. 1993, Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Author / Creator
Tim Dunn, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
2006-10-19
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Person Discussed
Maxentius, Emperor of Rome, 0278-0312, Lactantius, 0240-0320, Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, 0272-0337
Topic / Theme
Church and state relations, Christianity, Monarchs, War and Violence, Religion and Belief Systems, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 BBC Worldwide
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The Rise and Fall of Versailles, Louis XV, The Palace of Pleasure
directed by Thierry Binisti, fl. 1995; produced by Elisabeth Kiledjian, fl. 2014 and Serge Lalou, 1962-, in The Rise and Fall of Versailles (Paris, Ile-de-France: ZED (Film production), 2011), 59 mins
A tragedy in three acts: how a young king, popular with the people and receptive to the artistic and intellectual ferment of his times (the Age of Enlightenment) will end his reign in decline and hatred. The story of an enlightened monarch, fond of freedom, who cuts himself off from his subjects, as his libertine...
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directed by Thierry Binisti, fl. 1995; produced by Elisabeth Kiledjian, fl. 2014 and Serge Lalou, 1962-, in The Rise and Fall of Versailles (Paris, Ile-de-France: ZED (Film production), 2011), 59 mins
Description
A tragedy in three acts: how a young king, popular with the people and receptive to the artistic and intellectual ferment of his times (the Age of Enlightenment) will end his reign in decline and hatred. The story of an enlightened monarch, fond of freedom, who cuts himself off from his subjects, as his libertine outlook leads to repression and corruption to impotence. Fifteen years after his death, the French Revolution breaks out.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary, Dramatized scene
Contributor
Elisabeth Kiledjian, fl. 2014, Serge Lalou, 1962-, Cherie Lunghi, 1952-
Author / Creator
Thierry Binisti, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ZED (Film production)
Series
The Rise and Fall of Versailles
Speaker / Narrator
Cherie Lunghi, 1952-
Person Discussed
Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
Topic / Theme
Political corruption, Monarchs, Monarchy, Castles, French Revolution, 1789-1799, Family and Culture, Political and Social Movements, French, Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Les Films d'Ici
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The Titanic Inquiry
produced by Hole in the Wall Gang (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2012), 1 hour 2 mins
From the BBC comes this riveting look at one of the little known mysteries of the Titanic. The Titanic Inquiry tells the story of the British Inquiry into the sinking of RMS Titanic and whether the SS Californian was in near enough proximity to the vessel to rescue some, if not all, of the 1,500 lives lost.
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produced by Hole in the Wall Gang (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2012), 1 hour 2 mins
Description
From the BBC comes this riveting look at one of the little known mysteries of the Titanic. The Titanic Inquiry tells the story of the British Inquiry into the sinking of RMS Titanic and whether the SS Californian was in near enough proximity to the vessel to rescue some, if not all, of the 1,500 lives lost.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Dramatized scene, Documentary
Contributor
Hole in the Wall Gang
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Legal testimony, Sinking ships, Disaster relief, Titanic Sinks, April 15, 1912, Climate and the Environment, Science and Technology, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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