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100 Years of Silence: The Germans in Namibia
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directed by Halfdan Muurholm and Casper Erichsen; produced by Halfdan Muurholm (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 1 hour 8 mins
One hundred years ago, the Herero people of Namibia were nearly exterminated by German colonial soldiers in what has become known as the first genocide of the 20th century. Herero men, women and children were rounded up like cattle and put into Germany's first ever concentration camps. Four years later, three-quar...
directed by Halfdan Muurholm and Casper Erichsen; produced by Halfdan Muurholm (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 1 hour 8 mins
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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7, The Rise of Nationalism
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directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts and Mitchell Beazley Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7 (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 Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts and Mitchell Beazley Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
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Armada: The Untold Story, Part 1, Day 1
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directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; produced by Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
Day 1 is part of the fascinating BBC history series Armada: The Untold Story which looks at how this famous battle changed European history forever.
directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; produced by Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
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Armada: The Untold Story, Part 2, The Battle for England
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directed by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993; produced by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993 and Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 53 mins
The Battle for England is part of the insightful BBC history series Armada: The Untold Story which examines the long lasting effects of this game-changing battle.
directed by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993; produced by Tim Dunn, fl. 1993 and Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 53 mins
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Armada: The Untold Story, Part 3, Endgame
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directed by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008 and Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
Endgame is the final episode in the revelatory BBC history series Armada: The Untold Story which examines the wide reaching effects that the Armada had on European politics and history.
directed by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008 and Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
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Biography, Emperor Hirohito
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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.
in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1963), 26 mins
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China: Triumph and Turmoil, Episode 1, Emperors
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directed by Adrian Pennink; presented by Niall Ferguson, 1964-; produced by Melanie Fall, fl. 1999 and Susannah Price, fl. 2013, Chimerica Media, in China: Triumph and Turmoil, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 48 mins
The transformation of China into a global superpower raises some of the most challenging questions of our time – and this revealing series seeks out the answers. Will this turn out to be China’s century or will the Red Dragon crash and burn? Niall Ferguson travels through this vast country to find out how a fi...
directed by Adrian Pennink; presented by Niall Ferguson, 1964-; produced by Melanie Fall, fl. 1999 and Susannah Price, fl. 2013, Chimerica Media, in China: Triumph and Turmoil, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 48 mins
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Crash Course World History, Episode 5, The Persians & Greeks
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directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Episode 5 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the great powers of the ancient world, all WITHOUT the use of footag...
directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Episode 5 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
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Crash Course World History, Episode 28, Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution
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in Crash Course World History, Episode 28 (United States: Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new Americ...
in Crash Course World History, Episode 28 (United States: Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
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Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 40, Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant
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directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 40 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 12 mins
In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous installments of Crash Course, Europeans spent several centuries sailing around the world creating empires, despite the fact that most of the places they conquered were perfectly hap...
directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 40 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 12 mins
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