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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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Face the Nation, Sunday, February 20, 1972
directed by William E. Linden; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014 and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1972), 29 mins
GUEST: THANT, U (FORMER SEC GENERAL OF THE UN)
TOPIC: SHORT, LONG TERM IMP. SEATING CHINA IN UN/ NIXON's TRIP/ VIETNAM
INTERVENTION
COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); JHABUALA, BOSTON GLOBE
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directed by William E. Linden; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014 and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1972), 29 mins
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GUEST: THANT, U (FORMER SEC GENERAL OF THE UN)
TOPIC: SHORT, LONG TERM IMP. SEATING CHINA IN UN/ NIXON's TRIP/ VIETNAM
INTERVENTION
COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); JHABUALA, BOSTON GLOBE
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011, Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
William E. Linden, Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014, George Edward Herman, 1920-2005
Date Published / Released
1972
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Face the Nation
Speaker / Narrator
U Thant, 1909-1974
Person Discussed
U Thant, 1909-1974, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Topic / Theme
International relations, Politics, Political events, Conflict management, Geneva Conference, 1954, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Political and Social Movements, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1972 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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The Fatal 11
directed by Claus Bredenbrock, fl. 2001; produced by ColourFIELD Tell-A-Vision (Orange Smarty, 2004), 43 mins
Reconstructing the tragic soccer game between forced Ukrainian labourers and the German Air Force. Revealing the real-life events of the 9th of August 1942 ‘The Fatal Eleven’ tells the story about soccer and Nazism, about courage and power, about red jerseys and the fatal consequences of a 5-3 victory. It w...
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directed by Claus Bredenbrock, fl. 2001; produced by ColourFIELD Tell-A-Vision (Orange Smarty, 2004), 43 mins
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Reconstructing the tragic soccer game between forced Ukrainian labourers and the German Air Force. Revealing the real-life events of the 9th of August 1942 ‘The Fatal Eleven’ tells the story about soccer and Nazism, about courage and power, about red jerseys and the fatal consequences of a 5-3 victory. It was much more than just a soccer match, when on the 9th of August 1942 the ‘FC Start’, the Ukrainian workers of the ‘3rd bakery un...
Reconstructing the tragic soccer game between forced Ukrainian labourers and the German Air Force. Revealing the real-life events of the 9th of August 1942 ‘The Fatal Eleven’ tells the story about soccer and Nazism, about courage and power, about red jerseys and the fatal consequences of a 5-3 victory. It was much more than just a soccer match, when on the 9th of August 1942 the ‘FC Start’, the Ukrainian workers of the ‘3rd bakery unit’, entered the pitch of the Zenit stadium in Kiev to play against ‘Flakelf’, the team of the German Air Force, everybody in the Zenit Stadium knew what they were playing for. The spectator stands were packed with people. A year before, on the 19th of September 1941 the German Wehrmacht marched into Kiev. Within two days Nazi regime murdered nearly 34.000 Jews. 630.000 Soviet soldiers became prisoners of war. The deportation of Jews and Ukrainian forced labourers to Germany was running at full steam. The citizens of Kiev were starving. No one could think about playing soccer under such appalling conditions. Yet, no one forgot this sport. What the Nazis could not know: hidden behind the bakery forced labourer’s team were some of the best soccer players of Dynamo Kiev, the leading Soviet soccer club, and of his local rival club Lokomotive. Both clubs were officially banned from the soccer all league in the Nazi occupied territories. But the “FC Start” was allowed to compete with some garrison and soldier teams. The soccer matches were meant to pretend business as usual in wartime. Soccer was supposed to cover Nazi disposal with sportive humanity. The ‘FC Start’ club with his Dynamo Kiev champions was determined to play to win. No one on the pitch could imagine what a victory of the suppressed ones would lead to. ‘The Fatal Eleven’ tells the true story of a very special match.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
ColourFIELD Tell-A-Vision, Paul Bendelow
Author / Creator
Claus Bredenbrock, fl. 2001
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Bendelow
Topic / Theme
Ukrainians, Germans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Orange Smarty Limited
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Fighting for King and Empire: Britain's Caribbean Heroes
directed by Matt Cottingham, fl. 2002-2017; produced by Marc Wadsworth, fl. 1983-2015, Deborah Hobson, fl. 2007-2015 and Matt Cottingham, fl. 2002-2017, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 51 mins
During World War Two, thousands of black volunteers from the Caribbean joined the fight against Nazi Germany. Their contribution to the war effort is often overlooked. They risked their lives for King and Empire and in the process they became more determined than ever to fight for racial equality. The presence of...
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directed by Matt Cottingham, fl. 2002-2017; produced by Marc Wadsworth, fl. 1983-2015, Deborah Hobson, fl. 2007-2015 and Matt Cottingham, fl. 2002-2017, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 51 mins
Description
During World War Two, thousands of black volunteers from the Caribbean joined the fight against Nazi Germany. Their contribution to the war effort is often overlooked. They risked their lives for King and Empire and in the process they became more determined than ever to fight for racial equality. The presence of black servicemen and women in Britain was the beginning of Britain’s multicultural society as it stands today. Their experiences of l...
During World War Two, thousands of black volunteers from the Caribbean joined the fight against Nazi Germany. Their contribution to the war effort is often overlooked. They risked their lives for King and Empire and in the process they became more determined than ever to fight for racial equality. The presence of black servicemen and women in Britain was the beginning of Britain’s multicultural society as it stands today. Their experiences of life in Britain also changed life in the colonies, with far-reaching repercussions. Returning servicemen began to test the long-established ideas of imperial rule in an effort to secure independence for their countries. In this compelling and insightful film, veterans tell their vivid wartime stories and describe their experiences in Britain of the 1940s and afterwards.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Marc Wadsworth, fl. 1983-2015, Deborah Hobson, fl. 2007-2015, Matt Cottingham, fl. 2002-2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, David Olusoga, fl. 1999
Author / Creator
Matt Cottingham, fl. 2002-2017
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
David Olusoga, fl. 1999
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Racism, War, Military life, Immigration and emigration, World War II, 1939-1945, Americans, British, Caribbean and West Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 BBC Worldwide
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France Actualites, March 23, 1945
produced by Les Actualites Francaises, in France Actualites (Bry-sur-Marne, Ile de France, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
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produced by Les Actualites Francaises, in France Actualites (Bry-sur-Marne, Ile de France, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Les Actualites Francaises
Date Published / Released
1945-03-23, 1945
Series
France Actualites
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Topic / Theme
Exchange of prisoners, Military alliances, Imperialism, Colonial populations, Guerrilla warfare, Railroad engineers, Funerals, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of INA.
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From Congo to Zaire
directed by Olivier Moser and Frederic Tadino (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 1 hour 2 mins
The Congo, the largest country in Central Africa, was granted its independence from Belgium in 1960. This riveting historical documentary, using a wealth of archival material, illustrates how the legacy of colonialism effected modern Congo, led first by Patrice Lumumba, then by General Mobutu for thirty years. Fro...
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directed by Olivier Moser and Frederic Tadino (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 1 hour 2 mins
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The Congo, the largest country in Central Africa, was granted its independence from Belgium in 1960. This riveting historical documentary, using a wealth of archival material, illustrates how the legacy of colonialism effected modern Congo, led first by Patrice Lumumba, then by General Mobutu for thirty years. From 1908, when King Leopold II ceded his land grants to the Belgian people, economic development was seen as the first stage of the proce...
The Congo, the largest country in Central Africa, was granted its independence from Belgium in 1960. This riveting historical documentary, using a wealth of archival material, illustrates how the legacy of colonialism effected modern Congo, led first by Patrice Lumumba, then by General Mobutu for thirty years. From 1908, when King Leopold II ceded his land grants to the Belgian people, economic development was seen as the first stage of the process of colonization. A new industrial port, along with road and rail networks, opened up the Congo to overseas trade. The Belgians brought with them an efficient system of administration, education and healthcare. The Congo’s resources – timber, palm oil, diamonds, coffee and rubber – enriched the motherland. By the end of World War II, the relationship between the colonizers and colonized changed. The pace accelerated towards decolonization. However, independence brought its own problems. Two leaders emerged, Patrice Lumumba and General Mobutu, and conflict between them ended with the murder of Lumumba and Mobutu’s seizure of power. From Congo to Zaire takes a fresh look at the Congo’s turbulent history and provides new insights into the problems it faces today. College Adult
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Larry Belling
Author / Creator
Olivier Moser, Frederic Tadino
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Larry Belling
Person Discussed
Patrice Emery Lumumba, 1925-1961, Mobutu Sese Seko, 1930-1997
Topic / Theme
Decolonization, Heads of state, Imperialism, International relations, National government, Social conflict, Violence, Patrice Lumumba, Assassination, Congo, January 17, 1961, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Frontiers, Gold and the Gun
produced by Jenny Barraclough, in Frontiers (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990, originally published 1990), 50 mins
Distinguished presenters visit some famous dividing lines between nations. Sometimes against a backdrop of breathtaking beauty, sometimes of bleak barbed wire, each film shows what a frontier does to the people who live in its shadow. Among those explored are former East/West Germany, South Africa/Mozambique, and...
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produced by Jenny Barraclough, in Frontiers (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990, originally published 1990), 50 mins
Description
Distinguished presenters visit some famous dividing lines between nations. Sometimes against a backdrop of breathtaking beauty, sometimes of bleak barbed wire, each film shows what a frontier does to the people who live in its shadow. Among those explored are former East/West Germany, South Africa/Mozambique, and Thailand/Cambodia.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jenny Barraclough, Nadine Gordimer, 1923-2014
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Frontiers
Speaker / Narrator
Nadine Gordimer, 1923-2014
Person Discussed
Samora Moises Machel, 1933-1986, Pierter Willem Botha, 1916-2006
Topic / Theme
Mozambique and its Borders, International relations, Migrant life, Political boundaries, Poverty, Refugees, War crimes, Terrorism, Nkomati Accord Signed, March 16, 1984, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, Sociology, Politics & Policy, Law, World History, Mozambicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1990 BBC Worldwide
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Genghis Khan
directed by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-; produced by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-, British Broadcasting Corporation and Discovery Channel (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 53 mins,
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Always strike first and always take revenge. Genghis Khan learnt these lessons the hard way during a violent childhood. Son of a murdered father, Genghis grew up in the unforgiving environment of the Mongolian Steppe. But how did an outcast, raised in poverty, come to be the great Khan? Combining live-action foota...
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directed by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-; produced by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-, British Broadcasting Corporation and Discovery Channel (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 53 mins,
Source: www.imdb.com
Source: www.imdb.com
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Always strike first and always take revenge. Genghis Khan learnt these lessons the hard way during a violent childhood. Son of a murdered father, Genghis grew up in the unforgiving environment of the Mongolian Steppe. But how did an outcast, raised in poverty, come to be the great Khan? Combining live-action footage shot in Mongolia with CGI software used in Lord of the Rings, the recreation of battle scenes is taken to a new level in presenting...
Always strike first and always take revenge. Genghis Khan learnt these lessons the hard way during a violent childhood. Son of a murdered father, Genghis grew up in the unforgiving environment of the Mongolian Steppe. But how did an outcast, raised in poverty, come to be the great Khan? Combining live-action footage shot in Mongolia with CGI software used in Lord of the Rings, the recreation of battle scenes is taken to a new level in presenting the story of how Genghis conquered an empire greater than the Roman Empire at its peak. From the ferocious battle for Beijing to the jealous betrayal by his blood brother, Jamuka, Genghis always demanded victory. Almost 700 years after his death, World War II generals were still using his battle plans. But a dark, almost evil, reputation also exists. He is often portrayed as a psychopath who killed his brother and ordered the death of his best friend. Is it accurate to remember Genghis as a merciless, brutal butcher? Let the historical facts presented in this definitive film help you decide.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Edward Bazalgette, 1960-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Discovery Channel, Michael Pennington, 1943-
Author / Creator
Edward Bazalgette, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Pennington, 1943-
Person Discussed
Genghis Khan, 1162-1227
Topic / Theme
Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 BBC Worldwide
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Gladiators: The Brutal Truth
directed by Alan Ereira, fl. 1965; produced by Alan Ereira, fl. 1965, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2000), 49 mins
Documentary about the dark side of the gladiator's life in Roman times. Wild animals, enemies of the state and Christians were pitted against professional fighters to symbolically prove Rome's superiority over the rest of the world. The show reveals that while Romans certainly thought little of the lives of their...
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directed by Alan Ereira, fl. 1965; produced by Alan Ereira, fl. 1965, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2000), 49 mins
Description
Documentary about the dark side of the gladiator's life in Roman times. Wild animals, enemies of the state and Christians were pitted against professional fighters to symbolically prove Rome's superiority over the rest of the world. The show reveals that while Romans certainly thought little of the lives of their gladiator-slaves, many fights didn't end in death. If both participants fought bravely, the crowd would often spare his life.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Ereira, fl. 1965, British Broadcasting Corporation, Richard Denton, fl. 2003
Author / Creator
Alan Ereira, fl. 1965
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Denton, fl. 2003
Person Discussed
Pliny the Younger, 0061-0112, Trajan, Emperor of Rome, 0053-0117
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Wild animals, Ancient civilizations, Death, Gladiatorial combat, Mt. Vesuvius Eruption, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 BBC Worldwide
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Hadrian
directed by John Trefor; produced by John Trefor (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008, originally published 2008), 1 hour
Emperor Hadrian is well known for his eponymous wall. 70 miles long, it was a prodigious feat and remains one of the greatest physical remnants of the Roman Empire. But in reality, the wall was nothing more than a sideshow ...
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directed by John Trefor; produced by John Trefor (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008, originally published 2008), 1 hour
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Emperor Hadrian is well known for his eponymous wall. 70 miles long, it was a prodigious feat and remains one of the greatest physical remnants of the Roman Empire. But in reality, the wall was nothing more than a sideshow ...
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Trefor, Dan Snow, 1978-
Author / Creator
John Trefor
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Dan Snow, 1978-
Person Discussed
Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 0076-0138
Topic / Theme
Archaeological artifacts, Archaeological sites, Architecture, Places of worship, Rebellions, Sculpture, Travel, Bar Kokhba Revolt, Judaea, 132-136, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 BBC Worldwide
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