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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 1, Different But Equal
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...
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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
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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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witn...
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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies and life there today.
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World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Monarda Arts, Channel Four Television, Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Author / Creator
Christopher Ralling, 1930-, Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Series
Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson
Speaker / Narrator
Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Topic / Theme
History, Christianity, African diaspora, Archaeological artifacts, Ancient civilizations, Africans, Nubian
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 Arthaus Musik
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Aztec: Pyramids of War, 1, The Aztecs: From Nomads to Empire
directed by Jean Pierre Lavigne, fl. 2013; produced by Jean Pierre Lavigne, fl. 2013, Têtu Fou Productions, in Aztec: Pyramids of War, 1 (Privately Published, 2013), 52 mins
This video provides an overview of the rise of the complex civilization of the Aztecs, who established themselves as the supreme power over twelve million people and transformed Tenochtitlán, their island capital city, into the richest and most populous center of the Americas.
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directed by Jean Pierre Lavigne, fl. 2013; produced by Jean Pierre Lavigne, fl. 2013, Têtu Fou Productions, in Aztec: Pyramids of War, 1 (Privately Published, 2013), 52 mins
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This video provides an overview of the rise of the complex civilization of the Aztecs, who established themselves as the supreme power over twelve million people and transformed Tenochtitlán, their island capital city, into the richest and most populous center of the Americas.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jean Pierre Lavigne, fl. 2013, Têtu Fou Productions, Mike Kirby
Author / Creator
Jean Pierre Lavigne, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Aztec: Pyramids of War
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Kirby
Topic / Theme
Tribal and national groups, Empire, Civilization, Aztec people, History, Spanish, Aztecs, Mayan
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015, Used with permission. All rights reserved
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Black in Latin America, Episode 2, Cuba: The Next Revolution
directed by Diene Petterle, fl. 2001; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Diene Petterle, fl. 2001, Wall to Wall Media, Thirteen Productions and Inkwell Films, in Black in Latin America, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2011), 53 mins
In a style similar to "Wonders of the African World," Skip Gates will travel to places in Latin America where Africa has touched the continent with lasting cultural results to explore what happens when African and Hispanic worlds meet. In Cuba Professor Gates finds out how the culture, religion, politics and music...
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directed by Diene Petterle, fl. 2001; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Diene Petterle, fl. 2001, Wall to Wall Media, Thirteen Productions and Inkwell Films, in Black in Latin America, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2011), 53 mins
Description
In a style similar to "Wonders of the African World," Skip Gates will travel to places in Latin America where Africa has touched the continent with lasting cultural results to explore what happens when African and Hispanic worlds meet. In Cuba Professor Gates finds out how the culture, religion, politics and music of this island are inextricably linked to the huge amount of slave labor imported to produce its enormously profitable 19th century su...
In a style similar to "Wonders of the African World," Skip Gates will travel to places in Latin America where Africa has touched the continent with lasting cultural results to explore what happens when African and Hispanic worlds meet. In Cuba Professor Gates finds out how the culture, religion, politics and music of this island are inextricably linked to the huge amount of slave labor imported to produce its enormously profitable 19th century sugar industry, and how race and racism have fared since Fidel Castro’s Communist revolution in 1959.
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World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Diene Petterle, fl. 2001, Wall to Wall Media, Thirteen Productions, Inkwell Films
Author / Creator
Diene Petterle, fl. 2001, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Black in Latin America
Topic / Theme
Racism, Prejudice, Cultural identity, Africans, Cubans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 WNET.ORG Properties LLC, Inkwell Films, Inc, Wall To Wall Media Ltd.
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The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 1, The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family - Episode One: Ambition
directed by Emma Frank, fl. 2000 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015; produced by Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, in The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 1 (Boston, MA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
Thomas Boleyn is the family patriarch determined to elevate the Boleyn name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor Court.
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directed by Emma Frank, fl. 2000 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015; produced by Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, in The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 1 (Boston, MA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
Description
Thomas Boleyn is the family patriarch determined to elevate the Boleyn name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor Court.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013, Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, Shelley Conn, 1976-
Author / Creator
Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Katie Greening, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family
Speaker / Narrator
Shelley Conn, 1976-
Person Discussed
Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1477-1539, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, 1473-1554, Mary Boleyn, 1499-1543, George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford, 1504-1536, Anne Boleyn, 1501-1536, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Thomas Wolsey, 1471-1530, Henry VII, 1457-1509
Topic / Theme
Betrayal, Scandals, History, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, British, Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 2, The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family - Episode Two: Desire
directed by Emma Frank, fl. 2000 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015; produced by Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, in The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 2 (Boston, MA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Anne returns to England from France, a beauty with a sophistication not seen in many of the ladies of Henry VIII’s Tudor court. She is intelligent and has perfected the wiles of a courtier and the King is enchanted. Her family must play the long game to catch a King as Anne makes a play for the biggest prize in...
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directed by Emma Frank, fl. 2000 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015; produced by Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, in The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 2 (Boston, MA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Anne returns to England from France, a beauty with a sophistication not seen in many of the ladies of Henry VIII’s Tudor court. She is intelligent and has perfected the wiles of a courtier and the King is enchanted. Her family must play the long game to catch a King as Anne makes a play for the biggest prize in the kingdom and in doing so, changes the course of British history.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013, Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, Shelley Conn, 1976-
Author / Creator
Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Katie Greening, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family
Speaker / Narrator
Shelley Conn, 1976-
Person Discussed
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1477-1539, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, 1473-1554, Mary Boleyn, 1499-1543, George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford, 1504-1536, Anne Boleyn, 1501-1536
Topic / Theme
Betrayal, Scandals, History, Divorce, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, British, Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 3, The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family - Episode Three: The Fall
directed by Emma Frank, fl. 2000 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015; produced by Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, in The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 3 (Boston, MA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 54 mins
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom and in so doing changes the course of British history. The Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. And see how the Boleyn legacy lived on through Anne’s daughter Elizabeth, the greatest Tudor Queen and a Boleyn.
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directed by Emma Frank, fl. 2000 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015; produced by Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013 and Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, in The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family, 3 (Boston, MA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 54 mins
Description
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom and in so doing changes the course of British history. The Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. And see how the Boleyn legacy lived on through Anne’s daughter Elizabeth, the greatest Tudor Queen and a Boleyn.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Kathryn Ellinger, fl. 2013, Katie Greening, fl. 2015, BBC Studios, Shelley Conn, 1976-
Author / Creator
Emma Frank, fl. 2000, Katie Greening, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family
Speaker / Narrator
Shelley Conn, 1976-
Person Discussed
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, Thomas Cromwell, 1485-1540, Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1477-1539, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, 1473-1554, Mary Boleyn, 1499-1543, George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford, 1504-1536, Anne Boleyn, 1501-1536, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547
Topic / Theme
Executions, Divorce, Scandals, History, Anne Boleyn, Execution, London, England, May 19, 1536, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, British, Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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Britain A.D.: King Arthur's Britain, Britain AD: King Arthur's Britain, Episode 1
directed by Timothy Copestake, fl. 1993-2009; produced by Timothy Copestake, fl. 1993-2009, Diverse Productions, in Britain A.D.: King Arthur's Britain (London, England: Digital Rights Group, 2004), 50 mins
Finding new and previously unexplained evidence, Francis Pryor overturns the idea that Britain reverted to a state of anarchy and disorder after the Romans left in 410 AD. Instead of doom and gloom Francis discovers a continuous culture that assimilated influences from as far a field as the Middle East and Constan...
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directed by Timothy Copestake, fl. 1993-2009; produced by Timothy Copestake, fl. 1993-2009, Diverse Productions, in Britain A.D.: King Arthur's Britain (London, England: Digital Rights Group, 2004), 50 mins
Description
Finding new and previously unexplained evidence, Francis Pryor overturns the idea that Britain reverted to a state of anarchy and disorder after the Romans left in 410 AD. Instead of doom and gloom Francis discovers a continuous culture that assimilated influences from as far a field as the Middle East and Constantinople. Through scrutinizing the myth of King Arthur to find out what was really going on when the Romans left, Francis is confronted...
Finding new and previously unexplained evidence, Francis Pryor overturns the idea that Britain reverted to a state of anarchy and disorder after the Romans left in 410 AD. Instead of doom and gloom Francis discovers a continuous culture that assimilated influences from as far a field as the Middle East and Constantinople. Through scrutinizing the myth of King Arthur to find out what was really going on when the Romans left, Francis is confronted by evidence that confounds traditional views of the 'Dark Ages'. There was also no invasion of bloodthirsty Anglo Saxons, rampaging across the countryside. With new archaeological evidence Francis discovers a far more interesting story.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Timothy Copestake, fl. 1993-2009, Diverse Productions, Francis Pryor, 1945-
Author / Creator
Timothy Copestake, fl. 1993-2009
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Digital Rights Group
Series
Britain A.D.: King Arthur's Britain
Speaker / Narrator
Francis Pryor, 1945-
Person Discussed
Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, 0272-0337
Topic / Theme
Places of worship, Religious beliefs, Myths and legends, Archaeological sites, English people, Imperialism and Colonialism, Religion and Belief Systems, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Asians, Javanese, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Cattle Chosen, The Story Of The First Group Settlement In Western Australia, 1829 to 1841
written by E. O. G. Shann (Nedlands, Western Australia: Oxford University Press and University of Western Australia Press, 1978, originally published 1926), 212 page(s)
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written by E. O. G. Shann (Nedlands, Western Australia: Oxford University Press and University of Western Australia Press, 1978, originally published 1926), 212 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
E. O. G. Shann
Date Published / Released
1926, 1978
Publisher
Oxford University Press, University of Western Australia Press
Topic / Theme
Frontier and pioneer life, Imperialism and Colonialism, Migration and Diaspora, Family and Culture, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
This book is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission.
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Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War, Episode 1, Trouble in the Family: 1337-1360
directed by Graham Johnson; presented by Janina Ramirez; produced by Graham Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 51 mins
As the kings of England and the kings of France fought for possession of the crown of France, The Hundred Years’ War would become the longest and the bloodiest conflict in medieval history, replacing the feudal order with an order of nations and propelling France and England into the modern age. Appearing amidst...
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directed by Graham Johnson; presented by Janina Ramirez; produced by Graham Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 51 mins
Description
As the kings of England and the kings of France fought for possession of the crown of France, The Hundred Years’ War would become the longest and the bloodiest conflict in medieval history, replacing the feudal order with an order of nations and propelling France and England into the modern age. Appearing amidst the splendour of the medieval world, cultural historian Dr Nina Ramirez takes viewers on a journey through 116 years of riotous, plagu...
As the kings of England and the kings of France fought for possession of the crown of France, The Hundred Years’ War would become the longest and the bloodiest conflict in medieval history, replacing the feudal order with an order of nations and propelling France and England into the modern age. Appearing amidst the splendour of the medieval world, cultural historian Dr Nina Ramirez takes viewers on a journey through 116 years of riotous, plague-ridden warfare, exploring how, as the effects of warfare reverberated in every aspect of artistic, cultural and religious life, The Hundred Years’ War would give birth to two distinctive national identities representing the final divorce between France and England – effects of which can still be seen in rivalries today.
In this first episode, Dr Janina Ramirez explores the medieval Anglo-French conflict. Edward III crushes the flower of French knighthood at the Battle of Crecy.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Graham Johnson, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Graham Johnson, Janina Ramirez
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War
Person Discussed
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377, Edward, the Black Prince, 1300-1376
Topic / Theme
Treaty of Brétigny, Signed, May 9, 1360, Black Death in Europe, 1348-1350, Hundred Years' War, 1337-1453, Battle of Crécy, August 26, 1346, Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War, Episode 2, Breaking the Bonds: 1360-1415
directed by Serena Davies, fl. 2007; presented by Janina Ramirez; produced by Serena Davies, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 55 mins
As the kings of England and the kings of France fought for possession of the crown of France, The Hundred Years’ War would become the longest and the bloodiest conflict in medieval history, replacing the feudal order with an order of nations and propelling France and England into the modern age. Appearing amidst...
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directed by Serena Davies, fl. 2007; presented by Janina Ramirez; produced by Serena Davies, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 55 mins
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As the kings of England and the kings of France fought for possession of the crown of France, The Hundred Years’ War would become the longest and the bloodiest conflict in medieval history, replacing the feudal order with an order of nations and propelling France and England into the modern age. Appearing amidst the splendour of the medieval world, cultural historian Dr Nina Ramirez takes viewers on a journey through 116 years of riotous, plagu...
As the kings of England and the kings of France fought for possession of the crown of France, The Hundred Years’ War would become the longest and the bloodiest conflict in medieval history, replacing the feudal order with an order of nations and propelling France and England into the modern age. Appearing amidst the splendour of the medieval world, cultural historian Dr Nina Ramirez takes viewers on a journey through 116 years of riotous, plague-ridden warfare, exploring how, as the effects of warfare reverberated in every aspect of artistic, cultural and religious life, The Hundred Years’ War would give birth to two distinctive national identities representing the final divorce between France and England – effects of which can still be seen in rivalries today.
In the second episode, England, wracked by plague and revolt, loses the upper hand until Henry V, determined to prove his right to be king, turns the tide at the battle of Agincourt.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Serena Davies, fl. 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Serena Davies, fl. 2007, Janina Ramirez
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War
Person Discussed
Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400, Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413, Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377
Topic / Theme
Battle of Agincourt, October, 25, 1415, Black Death in Europe, 1348-1350, Hundred Years' War, 1337-1453, Treaty of Brétigny, Signed, May 9, 1360, Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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