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Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (353 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Michael Wood tells the story of one place, the village of Kibworth, Leicestershire, throughout the whole of English history. Located in the very heart of England, Kibworth has lived through the Black Death, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, and was even bombed in World War II. With the help of the local people and using archaeology, landscape, language and DNA, Michael Wood uncovers the lost history of this village from the Roman era to...
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 167 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Includes two programs: Visions of Greece, which covers the most famous cities and sites, and Visions of Greece: Off the beaten path, which features rarely visited locales. Also includes nearly an hour of bonus footage not seen on PBS.
4) Paris
Series
Publisher
Escapi
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Traveler Justine Shapiro begins her stay in one of the world's gastronomic centers learning the secrets of French haute cuisine. The following day she takes in the sites on foot before enjoying a traditional Parisian cabaret. After an expensive shopping trip she spends her final day taking in the famous galleries and museums ending at the Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa"--Container.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 503 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (32 p. : ill.)
Description
This definitive ten-part series offers insight and analysis to provide a coherent and strategic military narrative from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jonathan Lewis.
Publisher
Discovery
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion, or does science offer another explanation? Delve into the mind of Stephen Hawking as he attempts to answer some of life's biggest questions. Is there a god? What is the meaning of life? And why does the universe exist? From Newton's discovery of gravity to the latest advances in quantum physics, Hawking will explore some fascinating territory...
Publisher
NGHT
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explorer has taken viewers to more than 120 countries, opening a window on hidden parts of the world, unlocking mysteries both ancient and modern, and investigating amazing and powerful stories of science, wildlife, and human nature. Lisa Ling hosts the 25th anniversary special that looks back at how the world has changed in a quarter century.
Publisher
Time-Life Video and Television (distributor)
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 500 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Description
This Emmy-Award winning series for Outstanding Informational Series features original location cinematography in 25 countries, taking the viewer around the world on an incredible journey from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Tibet.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (400 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Questar Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (4.5 hrs.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Biography of the versatile Renaissance artist in the context of his times, describing some of his achievements in painting, architecture, engineering, sculpture, and science. Shows many of Da Vinci's triumphs, including the creation of The last supper and the Mona Lisa, and some of his bitter defeats including the crash-landing of his flying machine, as well as the bitterness of his rivalry with Michelangelo. DVD extras include a look at the rise...
13) Sacred places
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2006], c1997.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Throughout the course of history, human beings have built incredible monuments and mysterious buildings to mark the passing of time, to track the movements of the heavens, and to honor and glorify their gods and kings. In this program, "Ancient mysteries" takes a globe-spanning journey to some of the most extraordinary and moving of these famed sites. From the massive temples at Machu Picchu to the megalithic statues on Easter Island, this is an up-close...
14) Face value
Series
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the making of the 1981 album Face value through archival footage and interviews with Phil Collins, engineer Hugh Padgham, Eric Clapton and other musicians involved in the production. Includes special performances by Phil of songs which were eventually omitted from the album.
Publisher
A&E Television
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (92 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A History Channel documentary. After six years of research Egyptologists, geologists, and theologians shed new light on the Exodus and the era's ruling Egyptian Dynasty. Virtual account of stories like the birth of Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea.
16) Soccer stories
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (283 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A collection of eight films about the world's most popular sport. From Maradona's genius in the 1986 World Cup to the mystery behind one of the most coveted trophies in sports, an award-winning group of filmmakers, including Brett Ratner and Alex Gibney, offer compelling narratives from around the international soccer landscape.
Publisher
American Home Treasures
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This fascinating program explores the romantic history of the clans through tours of the castles that have witnessed centuries of war and tribal treachery. Legends of fairies, secret rooms and ghosts enliven the history of a brave people.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Stonehenge is the grandest and most enigmatic of Europe's prehistoric monuments, and has inspired countless theories to explain who built it and why. Over the last decade, archaeologists have analyzed the bones of human remains buried there 5,000 years ago and remnants of huge feasts that fed the laborers at the site. Viewers will learn intimate details of the Stonehenge people and why their power began to fade soon after they raised the mighty stones....
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