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In Search of History, Athens: Triumph and Tragedy
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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
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...
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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Infamous Assassinations, 18, The Assassination of Charles de Gaulle
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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
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...
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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Infamous Places, 25, Democratic Republic of Congo and the Killing Fields
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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
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...
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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Jews & Muslims: Intimate Strangers, 3, The Separation  (1789-1945)
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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
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...
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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King George and Queen Mary: Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy, Episode 1, King George V
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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
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...
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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Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo
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(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...
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
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Mexico: God, Gold and Glory
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(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...
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
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Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 2, Aengla Land
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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
Dr. Starkey chronicles the stormy path of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England, the world's first nation state.
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
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Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 3, Conquest
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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
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.
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
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Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 4, The Stuart Succession
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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
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.
directed by James Runcie, 1959-; produced by James Runcie, 1959-, in Monarchy by David Starkey, Episode 4 (District of Columbia: MagellanTV, 2005), 49 mins
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