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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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Mammoth unearthed [videorecording] / by National Geographic Films.; National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Two unorthodox American scientists, Trevor Valle and Professor Tim King take on Russian ivory traders in the race to secure and research frozen mammoths, emerging from the melting permafrost of Siberia.E.DVD, widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Ivory.; Mammoths; Poaching; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Woolly mammoth;
© c2014., National Geographic,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Royal cousins at war [videorecording] / by Greig, Tamsin.; Sanders, Richard.; BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Narrated by Tamsin Greig.This two-part series tells the story of the three monarchs who reigned over Europe's Greatest powers at the outbreak of the First World War - Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England. The emerging divisions and rivalries between the inter-related houses of Europe brought change, tragedy and personal humiliation. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the rot had set in much earlier and how the European royals contributed to their demise. Monarchy, for centuries the prime form of governance in Europe, would be finished as a serious political force.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936.; Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918.; William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2014., BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Royal History's Myths and Secrets. by Thompson, Andrew,film director.; Worsley, Lucy,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lucy WorsleyOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Lucy Worsley investigates the lies told about six of Europe's Royal dynasties. Welcome to a past that's blood-soaked and fiendish, where treachery plays out in beautiful palaces and on nightmarish battlefields. This isn't the polished version of royal history we're used to. Travelling across Europe in search of the truth, Lucy discovers the real - and far from regal - stories of Henry VIII's Reformation, Marie Antoinette's execution, the Russian Revolution, and more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; Documentary television programs.; British Isles.;
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Country Life Vlog: The Rustic Table. by Syndicado (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Syndicado in 2024.A journey through Azerbaijani village life, showcasing heartwarming traditions, farm-to-table cooking, and the serene beauty of rural living.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Food industry and trade.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Europe, Eastern.; Cooking.; Food.; Reality television programs.;
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Christmas Through the Decades. by The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The History® Channel in 2015.This nostalgic documentary miniseries highlights how Christmas traditions evolved across the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. Featuring notable cultural moments, the series covers everything from the Apollo 8 Christmas Eve broadcast in the ‘60s to the rise of holiday sitcom episodes in the ‘90s. Each decade’s episode combines personal anecdotes, historic footage, and iconic holiday trends—from tinsel and house lights to Cabbage Patch Kids and Nintendo consoles.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; History.; Popular culture.; Christmas films.; Documentary television programs.;
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Kennedy. by Gleckman, Ashton,film director.; Coyote, Peter,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter CoyoteOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2023.Marking 60 years since JFK's assassination, KENNEDY is the new eight-part docuseries from director and composer Ashton Gleckman, Gleckman's production company Blackbird Pictures and Academy Award-winning production company RadicalMedia. Narrated by Emmy Award-winner Peter Coyote, this miniseries chronicles the remarkable life, enduring legacy, and ambitious leadership of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The story unfolds through a cinematic library of archival materials and over 70 new interviews from those well-versed in JFK’s history including comedian Conan O’Brian, JFK’s niece Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, actor Bruce Greenwood and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eileen McNamara.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.; Assassination.; Documentary television programs.;
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VOCES American Historia. by DeJesus, Ben,film director.; Leguizamo, John,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
John LeguizamoOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.Join actor John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. In this three-part series, Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Ethnicity.; Emigration and immigration.; United States.; Hispanic Americans.; Documentary television programs.;
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Grand Indian Hotel. by Windsor-Clive, Fred,film director.; Wadia, Nina,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Nina WadiaOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2024.Camera crews gain exclusive access to four of the most jaw-dropping hotels in India – run by the award-winning luxury Oberoi Hotel Group. Each episode offers an unprecedented insight into world-class hospitality and the extraordinary lengths hotel staff go to in the name of “guest obsession” which aims to offer the very highest level of personal service. The series also offers a fascinating look at contemporary India; from social mobility and the fast-growing number of millionaires in New Delhi to the changing attitudes of marriage in Udaipur.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Business.; Economic development.; Travel.; Instructional films.; Asians.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; India.; India--Description and travel.; Documentary television programs.;
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