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- The Kingdom. by Murray, Colin,film director.; Christie, Morven,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Morven ChristieOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2024.The extraordinary rise of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, ruler of Saudi Arabia – the world’s biggest oil exporter. What will his reign mean for the world?Prince Mohammed, heir to the throne of the most influential country in the Middle East, is likely to rule for decades. As ‘Prime Minister’, the young prince has already instigated the fastest changes to Saudi society since the country’s formation in 1932 – karaoke bars, mixed crowds in restaurants, and raves in the desert. Yet his rise to power has involved abductions, torture and murder. In this series, diplomats, spies, Western observers and Saudi Arabian insiders give first-hand accounts of their meetings with him and tell the story of how he has outwitted his rivals with a combination of vision, brains and brutality.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Middle East.; Current affairs.; Politicians.; Biography.; Documentary television programs.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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- Lost gold of the dark ages [videorecording] / by Morpeth, Mel.; Fulcrum TV (Firm); National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.); National Geographic Society (U.S.); Vivendi Entertainment (Firm);
Lost gold of the dark ages -- Secrets of the lost gold.With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic uncovers the secrets of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. Lost Gold of the Dark Ages chronicles the story of an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast who discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium and valued at over $5 million. Also includes 'Secrets of the Lost Gold': a fascinating quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the 3,500 piece treasure hoard.E.DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Coinage; Coins, Anglo-Saxon.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Treasure troves; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2011., Vivendi Entertainment,
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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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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- Ancient Powers. by A. Hunt, Ian,film director.; Maynard, Terence,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Terence MaynardOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war, and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Social sciences.; Engineering.; Computer science.; History, Ancient.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Archaeology.; Technology.; Documentary television programs.;
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- History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan. by Gabriel, Brendan,film director.; Murphy, Kieran,film director.; Brosnan, Pierce,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Pierce BrosnanOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2023.Hosted by legendary actor Pierce Brosnan, each episode of HISTORY'S GREATEST HEISTS WITH PIERCE BROSNAN uncovers the meticulous planning, daring execution and shocking aftermath behind some of the most elaborate real-life heists in history.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; Crime.; History.; True crime stories.; Documentary television programs.;
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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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- 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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- From Scratch. by Moscow, David,actor.; Dark Star Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David MoscowOriginally produced by Dark Star Pictures in 2020.Follows actor, adventurer and urbanite David Moscow on his adventure of making meals from scratch. He teams up with various friends to hunt, gather, forage, fish, grow and then prepare and cook a meal.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Food industry and trade.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Travel.; Cooking.; Food.; Reality 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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