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Engineering an Empire, Episode 8, The Persians
directed by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great.
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directed by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Weller, 1947-, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Peter Weller, 1947-, Darius III, King of Persia, 0380-0330, Cyrus II, 598 BC-530 BC, Xerxes, Alexander the Great, 356 BC-323 BC
Topic / Theme
Battle of the Persian Gate, 330 BCE, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Persian, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 9, Britain: Blood and Steel
directed by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. At its pinnacle, the British Empire spanned every continent and covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass.
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directed by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. At its pinnacle, the British Empire spanned every continent and covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, 1819-1891, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547
Topic / Theme
Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805, Science and Technology, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Flashbacks, Episode 24
produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Flashbacks (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2007, originally published 2007), 5 mins
This documentary chronicles the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a series of four coordinated attacks organized by al-Qaeda on New York City and Washington, DC. A total of 3,000 people died as a result of these attacks.
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produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Flashbacks (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2007, originally published 2007), 5 mins
Description
This documentary chronicles the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a series of four coordinated attacks organized by al-Qaeda on New York City and Washington, DC. A total of 3,000 people died as a result of these attacks.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
World Wide Entertainment
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
World Wide Entertainment
Series
Flashbacks
Person Discussed
Osama Bin Laden, 1957-2011
Topic / Theme
September 11 Attacks, Airplanes, Hijackings, Office buildings, Property damage, Property destruction, Terrorism, United States Intervention in Afghanistan, December 22, 2001-, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Engineering, World History, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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In Search of History, Roman Roads: Paths To Empire
produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Richard Jones, fl. 2006, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 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.
Romans engineered a stone-paved highway system encompassing 50,000 miles and sprawling across thr...
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produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Richard Jones, fl. 2006, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 43 mins
Description
"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.
Romans engineered a stone-paved highway system encompassing 50,000 miles and sprawling across three continents. Ironically, their breathtaking feat may have paved the road to their ruin as ancient and newly sprung enemies marched st...
"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.
Romans engineered a stone-paved highway system encompassing 50,000 miles and sprawling across three continents. Ironically, their breathtaking feat may have paved the road to their ruin as ancient and newly sprung enemies marched straight.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994, Richard Jones, fl. 2006, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
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In Search of History, Rome's Eternal Wonders
produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 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.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Bu...
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produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 43 mins
Description
"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.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and main...
"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.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and maintain them?
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994, Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Siege of Jerusalem, March-September 70, Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 1, Birth of an Icon
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 1 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 50 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 1 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 50 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 1 - Birth of an Icon The Spitfire Factory’s engineers get to work on the Spitfire’s fuselage. As they rivet, bolt, and hammer the 60-year-old parts back into shape, Peter hits the road to track down key components he’ll need for the restoration. Pilot Anna Walker travels down to Southampton to discover how the Spitfire can trace its roots from racing seaplanes in the 1920s, and the Spitfire Factory receives a visit from a veteran who may have a very special connection to Peter’s prize project…
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Monk, Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, Science and Technology
Copyright Message
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 2, Wings Over Normandy
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 2 (Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 2 (Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 2 – Wings Over Normandy As the Spitfire Factory team gets its newly built fuselage off to the paint shop, we find out how wings can be either restored or built from scratch. Owner Peter Monk gears up for a family holiday like no other, as he and his boys travel in World War 2 jeeps to the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Spitfire Factory historian Robin organises a special veterans’ day at the hangar, and restoration guru Steve Vizard gets to work rebuilding a long-forgotten cousin of the Spitfire: the Hawker Typhoon.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Copyright Message
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 4, The Flying Circus
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 4 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 4 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 4 – The Flying Circus It’s the biggest week of the year for Peter Monk and his Spitfire Factory team with their warbirds due to play the starring role in the annual Biggin Hill air show. But first they need to get their Greek Spitfire restoration back to the paint shop and they’re missing some crucial wing components. Factory tour guide Austin heads to an historic pub to recreate the story of his greatest Battle of Britain hero. Ground crew chief Ray meets a WAAF veteran who recalls her experiences working on Spitfires during the war. And at the air show the festivities culminate in an extraordinary solo display by Peter Monk’s favourite Spitfire.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Monk, Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, Science and Technology
Copyright Message
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Planet Oil, Episode 1, How Oil Made Us
directed by Russell Leven, fl. 2000-2015; produced by Russell Leven, fl. 2000-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Planet Oil, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 1 hour
This is the rollercoaster story of global energy security, and we are at its critical juncture. Around the world, oil and gas fields are either running dry or have become politically or environmentally toxic. For all the talk of renewables and nuclear, no one is in any doubt that the human race will continue to re...
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directed by Russell Leven, fl. 2000-2015; produced by Russell Leven, fl. 2000-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Planet Oil, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 1 hour
Description
This is the rollercoaster story of global energy security, and we are at its critical juncture. Around the world, oil and gas fields are either running dry or have become politically or environmentally toxic. For all the talk of renewables and nuclear, no one is in any doubt that the human race will continue to rely on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future. But how long can Earth's resources sustain life as we know it? Travelling to many oil an...
This is the rollercoaster story of global energy security, and we are at its critical juncture. Around the world, oil and gas fields are either running dry or have become politically or environmentally toxic. For all the talk of renewables and nuclear, no one is in any doubt that the human race will continue to rely on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future. But how long can Earth's resources sustain life as we know it? Travelling to many oil and gas producing territories around the world, Planet Oil traces how humans have developed fuels and how geology, technology, politics and commercial pressures have affected and driven the world’s insatiable consumption. Timely and groundbreaking, it also asks what will be the cost of our continued addiction to these fuels, and can the human race ever end its dependence on oil?
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Russell Leven, fl. 2000-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Russell Leven, fl. 2000-2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Planet Oil
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, John D. Rockefeller, Sr., 1839-1937
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, World War I, 1914-1918, War and Violence, Trade and Commerce, Oil and Gas Extraction, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Social Media's Role in Times of War
(Bloomberg L. P., 2022), 7 mins
Stanford Internet Observatory Research Manager Renee DiResta tells Emily Chang about how propaganda can spread on social media platforms after Twitter announced it would put labels on other state-affiliated media outlets in the coming weeks. She also explains why she thinks TikTok is worse when it comes to disinfo...
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(Bloomberg L. P., 2022), 7 mins
Description
Stanford Internet Observatory Research Manager Renee DiResta tells Emily Chang about how propaganda can spread on social media platforms after Twitter announced it would put labels on other state-affiliated media outlets in the coming weeks. She also explains why she thinks TikTok is worse when it comes to disinformation than Facebook or Twitter.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 Bloomberg
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