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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
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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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Copyright © 1998 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Infamous Assassinations, 18, The Assassination of Charles de Gaulle
directed by Nicolas Wright, fl. 2003; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Infamous Assassinations, 18 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007, originally published 2007), 26 mins
There were three attempts to kill General de Gaulle, all of which were unsuccessful. The first was by German snipers in Paris 1945. The second was on 8 September 1961, when a plastic charge was fired at his car by a gang controlled by Raoul Salan. The third attempt was on 22 August 1962, when his
car was raked by...
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directed by Nicolas Wright, fl. 2003; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Infamous Assassinations, 18 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007, originally published 2007), 26 mins
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There were three attempts to kill General de Gaulle, all of which were unsuccessful. The first was by German snipers in Paris 1945. The second was on 8 September 1961, when a plastic charge was fired at his car by a gang controlled by Raoul Salan. The third attempt was on 22 August 1962, when his
car was raked by machine-gun fire which shattered the rear window and burst two tyres. The General escaped all three attempts, but was there a fourth wh...
There were three attempts to kill General de Gaulle, all of which were unsuccessful. The first was by German snipers in Paris 1945. The second was on 8 September 1961, when a plastic charge was fired at his car by a gang controlled by Raoul Salan. The third attempt was on 22 August 1962, when his
car was raked by machine-gun fire which shattered the rear window and burst two tyres. The General escaped all three attempts, but was there a fourth which was not reported?
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Nicolas Wright, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Infamous Assassinations
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970
Topic / Theme
Assassination plots and attempts, Imperialism, Revolutions, Terrorism, Algerian Independence from France, July 5, 1962, Algerian War of Independence, 1954-1962, Imperialism and Colonialism, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2007 BBC Worldwide
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Infamous Places, 25, Democratic Republic of Congo and the Killing Fields
produced by Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, in Infamous Places, 25 (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2007, originally published 2007), 5 mins
Congo Uprising: The Democratic Republic of Congo like many other former colonies faced a long period of political instability and complicated maneuverings following its independence from its old colonizers, Belgium in 1960. The next five years became known as the Congo crisis, with the establishment of the first r...
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produced by Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, in Infamous Places, 25 (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2007, originally published 2007), 5 mins
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Congo Uprising: The Democratic Republic of Congo like many other former colonies faced a long period of political instability and complicated maneuverings following its independence from its old colonizers, Belgium in 1960. The next five years became known as the Congo crisis, with the establishment of the first republic ushering in a period of turmoil, which had various elements.
Pol Pot and the Killing Fields: When an entire country becomes ass...
Congo Uprising: The Democratic Republic of Congo like many other former colonies faced a long period of political instability and complicated maneuverings following its independence from its old colonizers, Belgium in 1960. The next five years became known as the Congo crisis, with the establishment of the first republic ushering in a period of turmoil, which had various elements.
Pol Pot and the Killing Fields: When an entire country becomes associated with an epithet like 'the killing fields', it certainly warrants inclusion in any list of infamous places. This was the term used to describe the mass grave sites of Cambodia in the late 1970s. Officially renamed as the democratic Kampuchea, the country under the rule of the Khmer Rouge was a very grim place indeed.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, Madeleine Swain
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
World Wide Entertainment
Series
Infamous Places
Speaker / Narrator
Madeleine Swain
Person Discussed
Moishe Tshombe, 1919-1969, Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld, 1905-1961, Pol Pot, 1925-1998
Topic / Theme
Imperialism, International relations, National government, Social conflict, War crimes, Cambodian Holocaust, 1975-1979, Congo Crisis, 1960-1966, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by World Wide Entertainment
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Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3, The Separation (1789-1945)
directed by Karim Miské, 1964-; produced by Anne Labro and Jean Labib, fl. 1981, Film Ideas, in Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3 (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas), 54 mins
History now takes us to Europe: the French Revolution. Nation-states. The Jews, now European citizens, became the target of a more asserted anti-Semitism. But having incorporated the new national elites, they began to take a greater interest in the fate of the Jews in the Muslim world and to play the role of their...
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directed by Karim Miské, 1964-; produced by Anne Labro and Jean Labib, fl. 1981, Film Ideas, in Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3 (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas), 54 mins
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History now takes us to Europe: the French Revolution. Nation-states. The Jews, now European citizens, became the target of a more asserted anti-Semitism. But having incorporated the new national elites, they began to take a greater interest in the fate of the Jews in the Muslim world and to play the role of their protectors. Trapped between Zionism and Arabic nationalism, Palestine — called “Southern Syria” by the Ottomans — became the o...
History now takes us to Europe: the French Revolution. Nation-states. The Jews, now European citizens, became the target of a more asserted anti-Semitism. But having incorporated the new national elites, they began to take a greater interest in the fate of the Jews in the Muslim world and to play the role of their protectors. Trapped between Zionism and Arabic nationalism, Palestine — called “Southern Syria” by the Ottomans — became the object of religious and political contention.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anne Labro, Jean Labib, fl. 1981, Film Ideas, Tanya Blumstein, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Karim Miské, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Film Ideas
Series
Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers
Speaker / Narrator
Tanya Blumstein, fl. 2005
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Antisemitism, Revolutions, Hate groups, International relations, Nazism, Religion, Nationalism, French Revolution, 1789-1799, World War II, 1939-1945, World War I, 1914-1918, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Jews, Arabs, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2014 Film Ideas, Inc.
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King George and Queen Mary: Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy, Episode 1, King George V
directed by Rob Coldstream; produced by Rob Coldstream, Blakeway, in King George and Queen Mary: Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 58 mins
A portrait of Elizabeth II's grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, which examines the lasting legacy of the couple who rescued the monarchy from potential disaster. Born and brought up in the Victorian age, George was conservative to his fingertips and an unsuccessful parent who bullied his children. His wif...
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directed by Rob Coldstream; produced by Rob Coldstream, Blakeway, in King George and Queen Mary: Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 58 mins
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A portrait of Elizabeth II's grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, which examines the lasting legacy of the couple who rescued the monarchy from potential disaster. Born and brought up in the Victorian age, George was conservative to his fingertips and an unsuccessful parent who bullied his children. His wife Queen Mary revered the monarchy and obeyed her husband in all things. Yet in the face of social change after the First World War, Geo...
A portrait of Elizabeth II's grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, which examines the lasting legacy of the couple who rescued the monarchy from potential disaster. Born and brought up in the Victorian age, George was conservative to his fingertips and an unsuccessful parent who bullied his children. His wife Queen Mary revered the monarchy and obeyed her husband in all things. Yet in the face of social change after the First World War, George turned out to be a remarkable innovator, creating the House of Windsor and reinventing many of the royal traditions that we know today. And during the abdication crisis, Queen Mary was the rock to which the nation turned as a symbol of stability. This series examines the impact of this remarkable couple and shows how their influence still persists to this day.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rob Coldstream, Blakeway, Samuel West, 1966-
Author / Creator
Rob Coldstream
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
King George and Queen Mary: Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy
Speaker / Narrator
Samuel West, 1966-
Person Discussed
Mary, Queen consort of George V, King of Great Britain, 1867-1953, George V, King of the United Kingdom, 1865-1936
Topic / Theme
Monarchy, British, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
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Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain...
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(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
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For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. Also, the storied Battle of the Alamo is relived, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the North...
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. Also, the storied Battle of the Alamo is relived, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the North.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Topic / Theme
Agricultural conditions, Colonial populations, Sieges, Battles, Decolonization, Imperialism, Mexican Revolution, 1810-1821, Battle of the Alamo, San Antonio, TX, February 23-March 6, 1836, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Mexico: God, Gold and Glory
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
Explore the mysteries of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations through visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Palenque, trace the waves of conquest that made the Aztecs the most powerful people in the New World, and examine the battles with the Spanish that brought their empire to its knees in little over a year afte...
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(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
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Explore the mysteries of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations through visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Palenque, trace the waves of conquest that made the Aztecs the most powerful people in the New World, and examine the battles with the Spanish that brought their empire to its knees in little over a year after the arrival of Cortes in 1519.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Person Discussed
Hernán Cortés, 1485-1547
Topic / Theme
Aztec people, Imperialism, Maya people, Religious beliefs, Religious rites and ceremonies, Spanish people, War, Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire, 1519-1521, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, Religion and Belief Systems, War and Violence, World History, Vietnamese, Asians, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 2, Aengla Land
directed by David Wilson, fl. 1965-2014; produced by David Wilson, fl. 1965-2014, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 2 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2004), 49 mins
Dr. Starkey chronicles the stormy path of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England, the world's first nation state.
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directed by David Wilson, fl. 1965-2014; produced by David Wilson, fl. 1965-2014, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 2 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2004), 49 mins
Description
Dr. Starkey chronicles the stormy path of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England, the world's first nation state.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Wilson, fl. 1965-2014
Author / Creator
David Wilson, fl. 1965-2014
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
MagellanTV
Series
Monarchy by David Starkey
Speaker / Narrator
David Starkey, 1945-
Person Discussed
David Starkey, 1945-, Edgar King of England, 0943-0975
Topic / Theme
Revolutions, History curriculums, Monarchy, Royal successions, Invasions, English, Scandinavians, Danish
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Aliant Content
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Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 3, Conquest
directed by David Hutt, fl. 2004; produced by David Hutt, fl. 2004, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 3 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2004), 48 mins
As the direction of English kingship takes a radical new turn with the invasion and imposition of Norman history, Dr. Starkey follows the fortunes of both the invaders and the invaded.
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directed by David Hutt, fl. 2004; produced by David Hutt, fl. 2004, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 3 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2004), 48 mins
Description
As the direction of English kingship takes a radical new turn with the invasion and imposition of Norman history, Dr. Starkey follows the fortunes of both the invaders and the invaded.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Starkey, 1945-, David Hutt, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
David Hutt, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
MagellanTV
Series
Monarchy by David Starkey
Person Discussed
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189
Topic / Theme
Charters and by-laws, History curriculums, Monarchy, Invasions, English, French
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Aliant Content
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Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 4, The Stuart Succession
directed by James Runcie, 1959-; produced by James Runcie, 1959-, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 4 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2005), 49 mins
James I takes the throne as the first "king of Great Britain," ruling not only England, but also Scotland and Ireland. But the Stuart reign soon turns from heady triumph to failure and civil war.
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directed by James Runcie, 1959-; produced by James Runcie, 1959-, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 4 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2005), 49 mins
Description
James I takes the throne as the first "king of Great Britain," ruling not only England, but also Scotland and Ireland. But the Stuart reign soon turns from heady triumph to failure and civil war.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James Runcie, 1959-
Author / Creator
James Runcie, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
MagellanTV
Series
Monarchy by David Starkey
Speaker / Narrator
David Starkey, 1945-
Person Discussed
David Starkey, 1945-, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, James I, King of England, 1566-1625
Topic / Theme
Royal successions, Civil war, Catholicism, Protestantism, Monarchy, Religious reform
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 Aliant Content
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