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Hannibal, Part 1
directed by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-; produced by Ailsa Orr, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 48 mins
It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the ma...
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directed by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-; produced by Ailsa Orr, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 48 mins
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It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the man behind the myth, revealing what drove the 26-year-old to mastermind one of the most audacious military moves in history. With 40,000...
It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the man behind the myth, revealing what drove the 26-year-old to mastermind one of the most audacious military moves in history. With 40,000 soldiers and 37 elephants, he marched 1,500 miles to challenge his enemies on their own soil. It was an act so daring that few people believed it possible. Hannibal combines drama, the latest historical research and state-of-the-art CGI to bring this spectacular story to life.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Dramatized scene, Documentary
Contributor
Ailsa Orr, British Broadcasting Corporation, Kenneth Cranham, 1944-
Author / Creator
Edward Bazalgette, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Kenneth Cranham, 1944-
Person Discussed
Hannibal, 247 BC-182 BC
Topic / Theme
Battles, Generals, Military strategy, War, Second Punic War, 218 BCE-201 BCE, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Copyright © 2006 BBC Worldwide
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Hannibal, Part 2
directed by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-; produced by Ailsa Orr, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 46 mins
It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the ma...
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directed by Edward Bazalgette, 1960-; produced by Ailsa Orr, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 46 mins
Description
It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the man behind the myth, revealing what drove the 26-year-old to mastermind one of the most audacious military moves in history. With 40,000...
It is 200 years before the birth of Christ and Rome is the new superpower of the ancient world. She believes she is invincible - but one man is destined to change that. He is a man bound by oath to avenge the wrongs inflicted on his home and, in pursuit of revenge, he will stop at nothing. Hannibal explores the man behind the myth, revealing what drove the 26-year-old to mastermind one of the most audacious military moves in history. With 40,000 soldiers and 37 elephants, he marched 1,500 miles to challenge his enemies on their own soil. It was an act so daring that few people believed it possible. Hannibal combines drama, the latest historical research and state-of-the-art CGI to bring this spectacular story to life.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Dramatized scene, Documentary
Contributor
Ailsa Orr, British Broadcasting Corporation, Kenneth Cranham, 1944-
Author / Creator
Edward Bazalgette, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Kenneth Cranham, 1944-
Person Discussed
Scipio Africanus, 236 BC-183 BC, Hannibal, 247 BC-182 BC
Topic / Theme
Military strategy, War, Generals, Battles, Second Punic War, 218 BCE-201 BCE, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 BBC Worldwide
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Hatshepsut: A Personality In Her Time
produced by Phil Sheppard (Mona Vale, New South Wales: Phil Sheppard Productions, 2013), 37 mins
The reign of Hatshepsut during Egypt's New Kingdom has sparked debate throughout time. Female kingship was not unprecedented in Egypt's history. But her ascension to the throne while Regent to the young heir, Thutmose III, has been described as controversial. To legitimize her claim to the throne, she emphasized h...
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produced by Phil Sheppard (Mona Vale, New South Wales: Phil Sheppard Productions, 2013), 37 mins
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The reign of Hatshepsut during Egypt's New Kingdom has sparked debate throughout time. Female kingship was not unprecedented in Egypt's history. But her ascension to the throne while Regent to the young heir, Thutmose III, has been described as controversial. To legitimize her claim to the throne, she emphasized her Divine Conception and Birth, claiming the god Amun to be her father. Military campaigns and an expedition to the land of Punt were d...
The reign of Hatshepsut during Egypt's New Kingdom has sparked debate throughout time. Female kingship was not unprecedented in Egypt's history. But her ascension to the throne while Regent to the young heir, Thutmose III, has been described as controversial. To legitimize her claim to the throne, she emphasized her Divine Conception and Birth, claiming the god Amun to be her father. Military campaigns and an expedition to the land of Punt were dedicated to Amun. To enhance her relationship with the Amun-Re cult, she embarked on a multitude of public works. Her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri and the additions she made at Karnak are prime examples. Under Hatshepsut's reign, the Amun priesthood gained considerable power and was richly rewarded for their support. Her relationship with Thutmose III has provoked much debate by historians. Some described her as 'a merciless, evil usurper', while others have a more positive view. Some believe that, under her guidance Thutmose III became one of the greatest 'warrior pharaohs' of the New Kingdom.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Phil Sheppard, Jake Downs
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Phil Sheppard Productions
Speaker / Narrator
Jake Downs
Person Discussed
Thutmose III, Hatshepsut
Topic / Theme
Leadership roles, Religion, Women, Egyptian people, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, Jews, Arabs, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Copyright © 2013 by Phil Sheppard Video Production
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Hidden Traces, Episode 2, Waterloo
directed by Guilain Depardieu and Marianne Cramer, fl. 2015; produced by Docland Yard, Docland Yard, in Hidden Traces, Episode 2 (Paris, Ile-de-France: Terranoa, 2015), 51 mins
Using the form of a scientific investigation, the film “WATERLOO: HIDDEN TRACES” will take you on a journey to discover the unsuspected richness of the first Empire. Bringing together live investigations, laboratory researches, historic testimonies and 3D reconstructions, this documentary sheds a light on the...
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directed by Guilain Depardieu and Marianne Cramer, fl. 2015; produced by Docland Yard, Docland Yard, in Hidden Traces, Episode 2 (Paris, Ile-de-France: Terranoa, 2015), 51 mins
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Using the form of a scientific investigation, the film “WATERLOO: HIDDEN TRACES” will take you on a journey to discover the unsuspected richness of the first Empire. Bringing together live investigations, laboratory researches, historic testimonies and 3D reconstructions, this documentary sheds a light on the lives of the emperor's soldiers and on the great events that occurred during the epic life of Napoleon.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Docland Yard
Author / Creator
Guilain Depardieu, Marianne Cramer, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Terranoa
Series
Hidden Traces
Person Discussed
Napoléon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Topic / Theme
Colonization, War, Napoleonic Wars, 1803-1815, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 Film Platform
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History's Mysteries, Season 6 Episode 12, Joan of Arc: Soul on Fire
directed by Damian Weyand, fl. 1998-2006; presented by Arthur Kent, 1953-; produced by Mila Marvizon, fl. 1985, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries, Season 6 Episode 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
A teenage girl so dangerous, she was burnt at the stake? Why did her executioners believe she was a witch? How did an illiterate peasant girl take command of an army and seat a king on the throne of France? We'll explore the remarkable story of the woman warrior who became a saint.
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directed by Damian Weyand, fl. 1998-2006; presented by Arthur Kent, 1953-; produced by Mila Marvizon, fl. 1985, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries, Season 6 Episode 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
Description
A teenage girl so dangerous, she was burnt at the stake? Why did her executioners believe she was a witch? How did an illiterate peasant girl take command of an army and seat a king on the throne of France? We'll explore the remarkable story of the woman warrior who became a saint.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mila Marvizon, fl. 1985, Filmroos Inc., Vaughn Johnson, fl. 1992, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Author / Creator
Damian Weyand, fl. 1998-2006, Arthur Kent, 1953-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
History's Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Ho Chi Minh
directed by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016; produced by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016, Reuters Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997, originally published 1996), 27 mins
In Vietnam, one of the last communist nations, Ho Chi Minh remains the father figure for the nation. For many in the West there remains a fascination with Uncle Ho, the frail, idealistic leader who against seemingly insurmountable odds humiliated two of the world's strongest armies, the American and the French. Th...
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directed by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016; produced by Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016, Reuters Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997, originally published 1996), 27 mins
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In Vietnam, one of the last communist nations, Ho Chi Minh remains the father figure for the nation. For many in the West there remains a fascination with Uncle Ho, the frail, idealistic leader who against seemingly insurmountable odds humiliated two of the world's strongest armies, the American and the French. This film, based on newsreel footage and interviews with contemporaries, traces the story of his life. Born into a Mandarin family in 189...
In Vietnam, one of the last communist nations, Ho Chi Minh remains the father figure for the nation. For many in the West there remains a fascination with Uncle Ho, the frail, idealistic leader who against seemingly insurmountable odds humiliated two of the world's strongest armies, the American and the French. This film, based on newsreel footage and interviews with contemporaries, traces the story of his life. Born into a Mandarin family in 1890 when Indochina was part of the French empire, he gravitated towards Paris like many in his generation. There he founded the Indochinese Communist Party, calling for an independent Indochina composed of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The following years were spent between Russia and Asia where he learned guerrilla warfare from Mao Tse Tung. His big chance came during World War II when the Japanese occupied Indochina. The film goes on to show how his army, the Viet Minh, drove them out and then went on to fight the French for control of the country. Independence for North Vietnam was achieved with the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu. He never lived to see the victory over the Americans or the unification of Vietnam. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016, Reuters Television, Sandy Gall, 1927-
Author / Creator
Greg Barker, fl. 1996-2016
Date Published / Released
1996, 1997
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Sandy Gall, 1927-
Person Discussed
Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Communism, Imperialism, International relations, Propaganda, Social activism and activists, War, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, Imperialism and Colonialism, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Illuminations: Private Lives of Medieval Kings, Episode 2, What a King Should Know
directed by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014; produced by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, Oxford Film and Television, in Illuminations: Private Lives of Medieval Kings, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 59 mins
Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of medieval illuminated manuscripts and shows how they gave power to the king and united the kingdom in an age of plague, warfare and rebellion. She discovers that Edward III used the manuscripts he read as a boy to prepare him for his great victory at the battle of Crecy and...
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directed by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014; produced by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, Oxford Film and Television, in Illuminations: Private Lives of Medieval Kings, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 59 mins
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Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of medieval illuminated manuscripts and shows how they gave power to the king and united the kingdom in an age of plague, warfare and rebellion. She discovers that Edward III used the manuscripts he read as a boy to prepare him for his great victory at the battle of Crecy and reveals how a vigorous new national identity bloomed during the 100 Years War with France (1340-1453).
In the British Library's Royal...
Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of medieval illuminated manuscripts and shows how they gave power to the king and united the kingdom in an age of plague, warfare and rebellion. She discovers that Edward III used the manuscripts he read as a boy to prepare him for his great victory at the battle of Crecy and reveals how a vigorous new national identity bloomed during the 100 Years War with France (1340-1453).
In the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection she finds out that magnificent manuscripts like the Bedford Hours, taken as war booty from the French royal family, were adapted for the education of English princes. Dr Ramirez also explores how knowledge spread through a new form of book - the encyclopedia.
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Date Written / Recorded
2012
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, Oxford Film and Television, Janina Ramirez
Author / Creator
Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Illuminations: Private Lives of Medieval Kings
Speaker / Narrator
Janina Ramirez
Topic / Theme
Nationalism, Rebellions, War, Books, Royal courts, Royalty (Social class), Royal successions, Hundred Years' War, 1337-1453, Political and Social Movements, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
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Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
directed by Daniel Anker, 1964-2014; produced by Ellin Baumel, fl. 1998-2016 and Daniel Anker, 1964-2014, Anker Productions (New York, NY: Anker Productions, 2004), 1 hour 32 mins
Told through first-hand accounts of directors, actors, writers, and producers this documentary asks hard questions about the uneasy relationship between American popular culture and the Holocaust.
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directed by Daniel Anker, 1964-2014; produced by Ellin Baumel, fl. 1998-2016 and Daniel Anker, 1964-2014, Anker Productions (New York, NY: Anker Productions, 2004), 1 hour 32 mins
Description
Told through first-hand accounts of directors, actors, writers, and producers this documentary asks hard questions about the uneasy relationship between American popular culture and the Holocaust.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ellin Baumel, fl. 1998-2016, Daniel Anker, 1964-2014, Anker Productions, Gene Hackman, 1930-
Author / Creator
Daniel Anker, 1964-2014
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Anker Productions
Speaker / Narrator
Gene Hackman, 1930-
Topic / Theme
International relations, Nazism, Film and films, Film criticism, Holocaust, 1939-1945, War and Violence, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2004 Film Platform
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In Search of History, Rome's Eternal Wonders
produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 43 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.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Bu...
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produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 43 mins
Description
"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.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and main...
"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.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and maintain them?
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994, Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Siege of Jerusalem, March-September 70, Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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In Search of History, England's Great Wall
produced by Martin Gillam, fl. 1990, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 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. Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's Wall split the country in two, servi...
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produced by Martin Gillam, fl. 1990, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 43 mins
Description
"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. Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's Wall split the country in two, serving as a barrier against Pict marauders. Did the Roman army build the wall to protect their new province, or were there other reason as...
"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. Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's Wall split the country in two, serving as a barrier against Pict marauders. Did the Roman army build the wall to protect their new province, or were there other reason as some historians argue?
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Gillam, fl. 1990, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Person Discussed
Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 0076-0138
Topic / Theme
Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, British, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
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