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Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of Israel and Ethiopia. Traces the Celtic legend of King Arthur...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Historian Michael Wood hosts this dramatic and colorful journey across 2,000 years and 16 countries. At the heart of this epic story is the enigmatic character of Alexander the Great who set out at age 21 and conquered most of the known world before he was 30. Using texts of Greek and Roman historians as his guide, Wood searches for the truth behind legends that depict Alexander as both a brilliant visionary and ruthless conqueror.
Language
English
Description
Through eighteen grueling expeditions, the discovery of 30 new sites, and the treacherous trek across the Peruvian rainforests, follow daring explorer Thierry Jamin on his quest to find Paititi: The Lost City of Gold. Exploring ancient Amazonian pyramids and deciphering map-like petroglyphs, the search is on for the city and the legendary Incan treasure that's been hidden from the world for 500 years.
7) Tennessee
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Old-time mountain music, bluegrass, country, rock & roll and blues have deep roots in Tennessee. Nashville earned the title Music City USA. Take a look at the history and artifacts that tell the story of Tennessee and the roots of many music genres.
10) West Virginia
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Take a look at the places and people of West Virginia. Go rafting, climbing, hiking and fishing in New River Gorge or look at regional crafts at Tamarack. Also take a look at coal mining and Cairo's annual Marble-fest.
11) On the waterways
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
For three years, the Driftwood, a 60-foot motor yacht, and its modern-day band of explorers traveled along 25,000 miles of North American waterways rediscovering the sites and sounds of a continent that has fascinated and challenged adventurers for hundreds of years. Join the crew of sailors and young filmmakers in this 13-part series as they sample the substance, the spirit and the extraordinary stories of people who live along rivers, lakes and...
13) Soul power
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In 1974 the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a 12-hour, three-night concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The music festival became a reality when Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with the 'Rumble in the Jungle,' the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
DISC 1: Western migration; the other voices; Native Americans; The ancient ones; western towns: dead or alive; Hollywood comes to cowboy country; bonus ~ ARIZONA DAYS - DISC 2: Rodeos & roundups; modern day cowboys; critters of cowboy country; the gold rush ; cowboy country journey's; rail journeys; bonus ~ TEXAS WILDCATS
'Saddle up for an unforgettable ride along the rugged trails, rolling prairies and wide-open Cowboy Country. Along the way you'll...
15) 7th Street
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
7th Street is a feature documentary that follows the dangerous yet heartwarming characters of Alphabet City from 1992-2002. Get ready to dive into one of the most violent, drug-infested neighborhoods anywhere, only to see it transform.
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