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Big History, Season 1, Episode 2, Horse Power Revolution
directed by Samuel K. Dolan, 1980-; produced by Ryan T. Hurst, fl. 2003-2017, Flight 33 Productions, in Big History, Season 1, Episode 2 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2013), 22 mins
"Big History" puts a sci-fi spin on history by linking iconic events to our daily lives. What if every event in history is connected?
The horse has been a revolutionary animal in unexpected ways. It has changed how we speak, what we wear, and sets the hidden limit for the size of our most massive empires.
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directed by Samuel K. Dolan, 1980-; produced by Ryan T. Hurst, fl. 2003-2017, Flight 33 Productions, in Big History, Season 1, Episode 2 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2013), 22 mins
Description
"Big History" puts a sci-fi spin on history by linking iconic events to our daily lives. What if every event in history is connected?
The horse has been a revolutionary animal in unexpected ways. It has changed how we speak, what we wear, and sets the hidden limit for the size of our most massive empires.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ryan T. Hurst, fl. 2003-2017, Flight 33 Productions, Bryan Cranston, 1956-
Author / Creator
Samuel K. Dolan, 1980-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Big History
Speaker / Narrator
Bryan Cranston, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Transportation, Horses, Cultural change and history, Horseback riding, Empire, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Biography, Emperor Hirohito
in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1963), 26 mins
This documentary examines the early days of Hirohito's reign through his role in Japan's miraculous post-war resurgence.
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1963), 26 mins
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This documentary examines the early days of Hirohito's reign through his role in Japan's miraculous post-war resurgence.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Imperialism, Monarchs, Postwar reconstruction, Royalty (Social class), War, Social customs, World War II, 1939-1945, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Conquest Of Hawaii
directed by Steve Kroopnick, fl. 1988-2018; produced by Jill Sharer, fl. 2001 and Melody Shafir, fl. 1999-2017, Triage Entertainment (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2003), 1 hour 29 mins
The Hawaiian Islands, born in a crucible of tectonic fire in the midst of a watery wilderness, were created by winds and waves. Among those who would call themselves "Hawaiian" were warrior kings, kidnapped sailors, cowboys, New England missionaries and a tragic queen. In this 2-hour view of watershed moments in H...
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directed by Steve Kroopnick, fl. 1988-2018; produced by Jill Sharer, fl. 2001 and Melody Shafir, fl. 1999-2017, Triage Entertainment (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2003), 1 hour 29 mins
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The Hawaiian Islands, born in a crucible of tectonic fire in the midst of a watery wilderness, were created by winds and waves. Among those who would call themselves "Hawaiian" were warrior kings, kidnapped sailors, cowboys, New England missionaries and a tragic queen. In this 2-hour view of watershed moments in Hawaiian history, we review one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jill Sharer, fl. 2001, Melody Shafir, fl. 1999-2017, Triage Entertainment, Al Harrington, 1935-
Author / Creator
Steve Kroopnick, fl. 1988-2018
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Al Harrington, 1935-
Person Discussed
James Cook, 1728-1779, Liliuokalani, Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, 1838-1917, Kamehameha I, 1758 BC-1819
Topic / Theme
U.S. Annexation of Hawai'i, 1898, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Reconstruction (1866–1876), Civil War (1860–1865), Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Early National Era (1790–1828), Colonial Era (1650–1765), Hawaiians, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Peri...
U.S. Annexation of Hawai'i, 1898, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Reconstruction (1866–1876), Civil War (1860–1865), Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Early National Era (1790–1828), Colonial Era (1650–1765), Hawaiians, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Engineering an Empire, China
directed by Mark Cannon, fl. 2003, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006 and Douglas Ross, fl. 2005; produced by Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005 and Randy Martin, fl. 1979-2017, History Television Network Productions, in Engineering an Empire (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. Episode: China: For over 4000 years, the world's greatest empires have come and gone--only China has survived the test of time.
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directed by Mark Cannon, fl. 2003, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006 and Douglas Ross, fl. 2005; produced by Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005 and Randy Martin, fl. 1979-2017, History Television Network Productions, in Engineering an Empire (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. Episode: China: For over 4000 years, the world's greatest empires have come and gone--only China has survived the test of time.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Weller, 1947-, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005, Randy Martin, fl. 1979-2017, History Television Network Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Mark Cannon, fl. 2003, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Joanna Waley-Cohen, 1952-, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Joanna Waley-Cohen, 1952-, Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of Sui, 569 BC-618 BC, Li Bing, Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 260 BC-210 BC, Zheng He, 1371-1435, Liu Bang, 256 BC-195 BC
Topic / Theme
Monuments, Hydraulic engineering, Military engineering, Ancient and classical history curriculums, Ancient civilizations, Empire, Archaeological sites, Waterways, Excavation, Battles, Chinese
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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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History's Mysteries, Season 6 Episode 12, Joan of Arc: Soul on Fire
directed by Damian Weyand, fl. 1998-2006; presented by Arthur Kent, 1953-; produced by Mila Marvizon, fl. 1985, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries, Season 6 Episode 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
A teenage girl so dangerous, she was burnt at the stake? Why did her executioners believe she was a witch? How did an illiterate peasant girl take command of an army and seat a king on the throne of France? We'll explore the remarkable story of the woman warrior who became a saint.
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directed by Damian Weyand, fl. 1998-2006; presented by Arthur Kent, 1953-; produced by Mila Marvizon, fl. 1985, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries, Season 6 Episode 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
Description
A teenage girl so dangerous, she was burnt at the stake? Why did her executioners believe she was a witch? How did an illiterate peasant girl take command of an army and seat a king on the throne of France? We'll explore the remarkable story of the woman warrior who became a saint.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mila Marvizon, fl. 1985, Filmroos Inc., Vaughn Johnson, fl. 1992, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Author / Creator
Damian Weyand, fl. 1998-2006, Arthur Kent, 1953-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
History's Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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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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In Search of History, England's Great Wall
produced by Martin Gillam, fl. 1990, Greystone Communications, 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. Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's Wall split the country in two, servi...
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produced by Martin Gillam, fl. 1990, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 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. Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's Wall split the country in two, serving as a barrier against Pict marauders. Did the Roman army build the wall to protect their new province, or were there other reason as...
"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. Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's Wall split the country in two, serving as a barrier against Pict marauders. Did the Roman army build the wall to protect their new province, or were there other reason as some historians argue?
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Gillam, fl. 1990, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 0076-0138
Topic / Theme
Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, British, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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In Search of History, Athens: Triumph and Tragedy
produced by Laura Verklan, fl. 1991, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 44 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: Athens: Triumph and Tragedy: After the Persians' defeat in 479 B.C., Athens entered a Golden...
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produced by Laura Verklan, fl. 1991, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 44 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. Episode: Athens: Triumph and Tragedy: After the Persians' defeat in 479 B.C., Athens entered a Golden Age when her democratic assembly ruled supreme.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laura Verklan, fl. 1991, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Revolutions, Ancient and classical history curriculums, Democracy, Archaeological sites, Historical reconstructions, Monuments, Persian, Romans (ancient)
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In Search of History, U.S. Invaded
produced by Ruben Norte, Weller/Grossman Productions, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 44 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: U.S. Invaded!: Few invasions into U.S. territory have been launched, very few were successful...
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produced by Ruben Norte, Weller/Grossman Productions, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 44 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. Episode: U.S. Invaded!: Few invasions into U.S. territory have been launched, very few were successful. We'll revisit the more auspicious enemy actions--from Pancho Villa's raid on a New Mexican town, to the 1945 deaths of six Oregonians...
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: U.S. Invaded!: Few invasions into U.S. territory have been launched, very few were successful. We'll revisit the more auspicious enemy actions--from Pancho Villa's raid on a New Mexican town, to the 1945 deaths of six Oregonians.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ruben Norte, Weller/Grossman Productions, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Bombings, War casualties, Attacks (Battles), Invasions, Soldiers, British, Americans
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