History Channel (Television network)
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
The death of Jesus has had the greatest impact on mankind. While his life is cloaked in mystery, the details of his death are even more veiled. Join scholars and archaeologists on a historic inquiry into the Biblical account of the last days of Jesus.
122) Conquest of America
Series
Publisher
A&E Television Network
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
After Columbus came conquest. From all corners of the world, explorers reached the shores of the New World to reap untold riches, seek new routes to the Far East, and gain the most elusive glory of all, a place in history. Brings a stunning four-part series from HISTORY. A sweeping saga of bravery, cruelty and pure folly, these are the stories of adventurers who stopped at nothing to conquer an unknown land and its people.
123) Hunting Hitler
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Examines the events of July, 1944, when a party led by highly placed Nazi officers nearly killed their leader in the infamous "Wolf's Lair, " where he spend 900 days directing the German war effort. The program also uncovers evidence of a top secret plot hatched in London to kill the Führer.
Series
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
An examination of the Battle of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartan soldiers held off the entire Persian military for seven full days. Uses digital animation and live reenactments to explain the tactics that allowed the outnumbered Greeks to stall their mighty foes.
125) The dark ages
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007], c2006
Description
Between the Fall of Rome and the dawn of the Renaissance, Europe plunged into a dark night of constant war, splintered sovereignties, marauding pagans, and more. As chaos replaced culture, Europe was beset by famine, plague, persecutions, and a state of war that was so persistent it was only rarely interrupted by peace. This program covers warlords whose armies threatened to cause the demise of European society, such as Alaric, Charles the Hammer,...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
All the presidents' wives: An in-depth look at America's First Ladies - from Martha Washington to Mary Todd Lincoln to Eleanor Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy to Hillary Clinton. Each segment offers an engaging portrait of the woman. These women have held one of the most enigmatic, yet high-profile, jobs in the country.
First mothers: Chronicles the life stories of Sara Delano Roosevelt, Rose Kennedy, Hannah Milhous Nixon, Nelle Reagan, Virginia...
128) Knightfall: Season 2
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
A look at the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy, and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages. With the encroaching historical and ruthless downfall of the Templar Order, season two focuses on power, redemption, revenge, betrayal, family, and an epic war between church and state. Hamill joins the cast as Talus, a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran who is tasked with preparing the next generation...
Series
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
2001
Description
Through diaries, photograhs, and factual reenactments, these four episodes focus on the earlier years of the Civil War, including John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry; the first military engagement of the war at Fort Sumter; the first major battle at Bull Ron, and the mix of escaped slaves and educated African American men who made up the 65th Massachusetts regiment.
130) Killing Hitler
Publisher
Distributed in the USA by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Fast-paced action combines with true-life facts in this thrilling portrayal of the 1945 allied plot to assassinate Hitler.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Disc 1: Doomsday 2012: the End of Days: Doomsday is foretold in the Mayan calendar, the Chinese oracle of the I Ching and an Internet-based prophetic softward program. December 21, 20012 will be the End of Days. Mayan doomsday prophecy: The Maya were legendary astronomers and timekeepers. Thier calendar is more accurate than our own. They tracked stars and planets and assigned great meaning to astronomical phenomena and made the 2012 doomsday prophecy...
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
2010, c2007
Description
"This moving documentary pays tribute to the valor and sacrifice of African-American soldiers while shedding light on the discrimination and disregard that at times proved more threatening than the rigors of battle. 1.2 million African-Americans served in World War II, and although largely forgotten by history, nearly 2,000 of them stormed the beaches of Normandy. For the first time ever, seven of these forgotten heroes tell their stories. Through...
133) Da Vinci and the code he lived by: the unique vision and determination of the renaissance master
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
Examines and recounts the life of Leonardo da Vinci, using a combination of reenactment, commentary by scholars, and narration.
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Investigates the theory that intelligent life forms visited Earth thousands of years ago and were worshiped as gods by primitive man. Concentrates on the latest discoveries of the last 30 years, including unusual DNA findings on man's evolution and newly decoded artifacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. Produced with the exclusive cooperation of Erich von Daniken.
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
This documentary chronicles the transformation of The New York Times newsroom and the inner workings of the Media Desk, as the Internet redefines the media industry by surpassing print as the main source of news. At the heart of the film is the burning question on the minds of everyone who cares about a rigorous American press, Times lover or not: what will happen if the fast-moving future of media leaves behind the fact-based, original reporting...
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Follows the competition and camaraderie of six truckers over a season on the ice road, as they brave white-outs, thin ice, and the deadly cold to perform one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Timed to release with the Season Three premiere, the most exciting episodes are available for the first time on one DVD.
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Could natural disasters really be the work of extraterrestrial forces? Did otherworldly beings that descended from the sky have anything to do with the abrupt disappearance of the Mayans? Season four examines 25 thousand years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth. Includes ten mystifying episodes of the hit series in stunning high definition.
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Pyramids hidden beneath the ice of Antarctica. Egyptian hieroglyphs of flying ships carved on sandstone walls in Australia. Giant Caucasian mummies buried beneath the desert in China. A new planet found right in our own solar system. According to ancient astronaut theorists, these discoveries may reveal not only that extraterrestrials visited Earth in the distant past, but that they may still be among us today. In season nine, the search for answers...