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- Ancient Egypt and beyond [videorecording]. by Entertainment One (Firm); History (Television network); Istituto geografico De Agostini.;
Pyramids: designed for eternity -- The cities of the Pharoahs -- Egypt according to Cleopatra -- The Pyramids of the Sun -- The ports of the desert -- Sailing with the Phoenicians -- At the court of the King of Kings -- The roads to El Dorado -- The lost city of the Mayas.Produced by Istituto geografico De Agostini.Take a virtual tour through rediscovered cities and see archaeological sites as their inhabitants saw them centuries ago. Explore ancient Egypt, the magnificence of the Pyramids, the city of the Pharaohs, the ancient city of Palmyra, the Mayan ruins and Incan temple at Machu Picchu. Includes state-of-the-art computer graphics, spectacular on-location photography, and research from the world's leading archaeologists.E.DVD, full screen (4x3, 1.33:1); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
- Subjects: Archaeology.; Civilization, Ancient.; Documentary television programs.; El Dorado.; Excavations (Archaeology); Historical television programs.;
- © c2012., Entertainment One,
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Once Upon a Time in Iraq. by Bluemel, James,film director.; Serkis, Andy,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andy SerkisOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.When America and Britain invaded Iraq in 2003, most people expected an easy victory. They were wrong. This incisive series reconstructs our understanding of the Iraq war - examining its human impact, its crucial mistakes and its tumultuous legacy. Emotional accounts, key characters and previously ignored perspectives reveal a story with many different truths. The Iraqi families who watched as their country erupted into war. The soldiers struggling to understand their enemy. Discover the personal, dramatic and tragic human stories behind a war that has shaped our modern world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Middle East.; Current affairs.; History.; War.; Iraq.; Documentary television programs.;
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- Masters of War. by R. Wilson, Andrew,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andrew R. WilsonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2012.Take an inside look at both the content and historical context of the world's greatest war strategists, guided by a member of the elite U.S. Naval War College. You'll gain a new appreciation for the subtleties and complexities of strategy, in war and otherwise.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Military history..; History, Modern.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; War.; Documentary television programs.;
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- Joe Louis [videorecording] : America's hero-- betrayed / by Byrne, Ultan.; Keane, Brian.; Lavine, Joseph M.; Schreiber, Liev.; Shapiro, Ouisie.; HBO Sports.; HBO Video (Firm); Home Box Office (Firm);
Editor, Ultan Byrne ; composer/arranger, Brian Keane.Narrator, Liev Schreiber.Reveals how a grandson of slaves became one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, served as an iconic figure during WWII, and later carried himself with dignity through numerous setbacks. Includes rare footage of many of Louis' greatest bouts.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
- Subjects: Louis, Joe, 1914-1981.; African American boxers; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Sports films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2008., Home Box Office,
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- The real Trojan horse [videorecording] / by Fowlie, Tom,film director.; Sanders, Jay O.,1953-narrator.; Blink Films,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; Thirteen Productions,production company.;
Narrated by Jay O. Sanders.The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most captivating stories in Greek mythology. Since the 19th-century discovery of the site of Troy, historians have searched for evidence of a real Trojan War, and the truth behind this world famous myth. Archaeological evidence is mounting that suggests a Trojan War did indeed happen. Scientists investigate the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.E.DVD; widescreen presentation ; Stereo.
- Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Trojan War; Trojan horse (Greek mythology); Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.;
- For private home use only.
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- The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty. by Roberts, Jamie,film director.; Fleetwood, Kate,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kate FleetwoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Over the last 50 years, one man has played an unparalleled part in transforming British society. That man is Rupert Murdoch. Feared and fêted by politicians, Murdoch has built the biggest media operation on the planet. His empire has given him extraordinary power and influence. This is its story. It’s an electrifying study of the Murdoch dynasty, charting the ups and downs of an empire. From the ambition that fuelled its success, to the criminality that led to the closure of the News of the World, and the Leveson Inquiry. Ultimately, the empire is broken up. But there’s a powerful new ally setting his sights on the White House.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; Biography.; Globalization--Economic aspects.; Documentary television programs.;
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- Unearthed. by Hall, Andy,film director.; Jardine, Rachel,film director.; Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2022.Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King investigate history's most intriguing murders to find long-lost killers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Murder.; History, Ancient.; True crime stories.; Detective and mystery films.; Documentary television programs.;
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- Emancipation road [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Batty, Coby.; Mill Creek Entertainment.;
Disc 1. The shadows of slavery -- The emancipation proclamation -- Separate but equal.Disc 2. Regardless of the color of one's skin -- The double victory -- The Civil Rights era -- Heroes of hope.Narrator, Coby Batty.The story of African Slavery in America started with the first permanent English Colony in the 17th century, and ended with the Civil War. But those two hundred and fifty years of struggle were just the beginning.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); Dolby digital surround.
- Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Documentary television programs.; Slavery;
- © c2015., Mill Creek Entertainment,
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Theodore Roosevelt. by Jones, Rufus,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Rufus JonesOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2022.Based upon Doris Kearns Goodwin's New York Times bestseller, "Leadership: In Turbulent Times" this two-part series provides a rich, panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States -- Theodore Roosevelt, a champion of social justice, a passionate conservationist and the self-proclaimed “bull moose” who once delivered an 84-minute speech bleeding from the chest after being shot in a failed assassination attempt. THEODORE ROOSEVELT explores the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interesting men—a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today. From coming to understand Roosevelt’s privileged yet sickly childhood, viewers will see how his early motivation and perseverance to “make” his body set him up for a lifelong pursuit of fighting injustice.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; Politicians.; United States--History.; Biography.; Presidents.; Documentary television programs.;
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- An Introduction to the Universe. by Consolmagno, Guy,actor.; Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Guy ConsolmagnoOriginally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2017.THE BIG IDEAS OF ASTRONOMY will give you a deeper appreciation of the sky and our ever-growing understanding of astronomy. Your guide for this journey through the cosmos is Dr. Guy Consolmagno, a Jesuit brother, renowned astronomer, and director of the Vatican’s astronomical observatory. In his engaging lectures, you’ll deepen your sense of joy as you gaze at the stars and appreciate the profound achievements of their Creator.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Philosophy and religion.; Social sciences.; Instructional films.; Astronomy.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Christianity.; Catholic Church.; Faith.; Documentary television programs.; Universe.;
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