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1	Journey of Man (2003) more movies like this directed by Clive Maltby A scientist attempts to answer the question of how humanity spread itself across the globe in this documentary produced for PBS. The Journey of Man focuses on the research of geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells, who wants to prove his theory that the global migration of man began with a tribe of Africans who, battered by famine and drought, left their ... see all copies from $19.18! new only from $19.18!
2	Klassix-13: Schubert more movies like this directed by Nicholas Vazsonyi The Klassix-13 series explores the life and work of the world's most revered composers. Episodes blend costume dramatizations, music video, and compelling story lines to provide insightful profiles of each artist. The video, Klassix-13: Schubert, unveils the undisputed genius of the Austrian-born composer Franz Peter Schubert, who is considered by ... see all copies from $2.55!
3	Engineering an Empire: Rome (2005) more movies like this directed by Christopher Cassel If asked to define the glory of ancient Rome, many students of history will invariably cite its formidable military troops and allegiances, but the sharper observer will realize that the empire's prowess lay in its city design, architecture and engineering, from its aqueducts to its majestic Colosseum - elements that placed the civilization ... see all copies from $4.35! new only from $7.95!
4	Chronos (1987) more movies like this directed by Ron Fricke Chronos takes the viewer on a journey through time using both images and music, beginning at the dawn of civilization and following through to Paris in the present day with stops at some of the world's great man-made marvels along the way. Features original music by Michael Stearns. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide see all copies from $14.04! new only from $14.04!
5	David Macaulay's World of Ancient Engineering: Pyramid (2000) more movies like this The precision with which the ancient Egyptians assembled the two million blocks of weighty stone that make up the Great Pyramid at Giza has captivated the imagination of history scholars for centuries. From speculation as to the identity of the leaders who engineered the construction, to the significance of the very tombs themselves, the many ... see all copies from $4.30! new only from $19.16!
6	David Macaulay's World of Ancient Engineering: Roman City more movies like this In this installment of David Macaulay's World of Ancient Engineering, young viewers are introduced to the marvels of the Roman city, an astonishing achievement of civil engineering. Those familiar with Macaulay's books will find the same mix of line drawing and whimsical humor here, enhanced by animation and historical reenactment. More than a dry ... see all copies from $3.98! new only from $19.16!
7	The Spanish-American War: Birth of a Nation (2005) more movies like this The History Channel documentary The Spanish-American War: Birth of a Nation offers an explanation of how in 1898 the United States ended up battling Spain, showing the world that the Spanish empire was ebbing and the America could easily become a major world superpower. The film utilizes archival photos and interviews with historians. Perry ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $4.99!
8	Ancient Mysteries: Ark of the Covenant (1994) more movies like this Hi-tech and older research techniques are still being used to locate the Ark of the Covenant that is so precious to many religious believers. Some say it is the most sacred of Jewish artifacts. Many have long asserted that it contains the Ten Commandment tablets and other holy or sacred items. Experts discuss whether this Ark ever really existed ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.28!
9	The Mystery of the Sphinx more movies like this This documentary about the Great Sphinx of Giza was originally seen on NBC. Narrated by Charlton Heston, the film searches for answers to questions about this most enduring of mysterious monuments. Who built the Sphinx? How were the 200-ton stone blocks lifted into place? Does the face on Mars, as seen in official NASA photographs, have a ... see all copies from $18.36! new only from $18.36!
10	Mystery of the Maya (1998) more movies like this directed by Barrie Howells, Roberto Rochin It's hard to believe that while the European continent was entrenched in the horrors of the Dark Ages, the Mayan culture was thriving. Not only did the Mayans create a complicated written language, they had far exceeded the Europeans in their study and mapping of the stars and planets, mathematics, and architecture. What happened to the Mayan ... see all copies from $8.79! new only from $8.79!
11 view cover	Shoah (1985) more movies like this directed by Claude Lanzmann The creators of the brilliant French documentary Shoah courageously assume that their audience is willing to sit through 570 minutes' worth of interviews and little else. As unpromising as this sounds, rest assured that you will sit and listen. Relentless "inquisitor" Claude Lanzmann probes the memories of several survivors of the Holocaust--as ... see all copies from $31.77! new only from $131.73!
12 view cover	The French Revolution (2005) more movies like this In 1789, only a few years after France helped colonists in America win their freedom from Great Britain, a band of Parisian rebels staged an attack on the Bastille, looting needed supplies of food and materiel after the increasingly callous French authorities ignored their pleas. The incident proved to be the first salvo in a civil war that raged ... see all copies from $18.47! new only from $18.47!
13 view cover	Building the Great Pyramid (2003) more movies like this directed by Jonathan Stamp featuring Omar Sharif For 4,400 years after its completion as a monument to the "Pharoah du Jour," the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was the tallest structure in the world, dwarfed only when the Eiffel Tower went up in 1889. This ambitious, computer-generated cable documentary special meticulously recreated the conception and construction of the Pyramid, as seen ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $5.95!
14 view cover	The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (1990) more movies like this Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, this video from Questar, Inc dedicates 2 hours to the history mysteries within the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Lighthouse at Alexandrea, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos, and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Tracie Cooper, All Movie ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $7.15!
15 view cover	The Lost Tomb of Jesus (2007) more movies like this directed by Simcha Jacobovici Director/producer/screenwriter Simcha Jacobovichi teams with executive producer James Cameron to explore the possibility that a first-century tomb unearthed in Jerusalem in 1980 may have once held the remains of Jesus Christ. In the Talpiot neighborhood of Jerusalem, a bulldozer inadvertently unearthed a tomb containing ten ossuaries - six of ... see all copies from $8.80! new only from $8.80!
16 view cover	Tut: The Boy King (1978) more movies like this directed by Sidney Smith This documentary, narrated by Orson Welles, tells the story of the world's youngest and best-known pharaoh: King Tut. Fame and fortune are the legacy of Tutankhamen, who ruled Egypt while in his teens, and died in 1343 B.C. His life was shrouded in mystery until the repeated searches for his remains bore fruition in 1922, when Egyptologist Howard ... see all copies from $7.99! new only from $9.37!
17 view cover	Inside Islam (2002) more movies like this Inside Islam traces the roots of this often misunderstood faith back to its origins within the Hebrew Bible, as well as providing information concerning how the religion's central tenets helped spread Islam throughout the world. This video provides information on what the Qu'Ran says about topics ranging from violence to suicide, and how many ... see all copies from $3.47! new only from $4.99!
18 view cover	Da Vinci Code Decoded (2004) more movies like this directed by Richard Metzger Dan Brown's blockbuster best-seller The Da Vinci Code has intrigued millions of readers with its tale of classic paintings and their relation to biblical history. Da Vinci Code Decoded attempts to explain the factual basis for the elements in Brown's story. The film touches on such controversial topics as if Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.61!
19 view cover	Allosaurus: A Walking with Dinosaurs Special (2000) more movies like this Following the phenomenal success of their Walking the Dinosaurs series, the BBC produced this special, focusing specifically on Allosaurus, a Jurassic Period predecessor to Tyrannosaurus Rex . The program, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, uses the fossilized remains of an Allosaurus, nicknamed Big Al, as the basis for the story. Using state-of-the ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $7.21!
20 view cover	The First Emperor of China (1989) more movies like this Originally presented in IMAX theatres, The First Emperor of China has been shrunk down and released by Slingshot Entertainment in DVD and VHS formats for the world to enjoy in the comfort of home. This stylish documentary tells the story of how Qin Shihuang united, through diplomacy and force, the Chinese land and people. Considering the age of ... see all copies from $10.64! new only from $10.64!
21 view cover	Mysteries of the Bible: The Bible's Greatest Secrets (1995) more movies like this This video is part of a series on Bible stories that originally appeared on A&E television. The program focuses on the meaning of the stories and their relevance to modern-day Christianity. This episode looks at the work of archeologists in the Holy Land, as they look for physical artifacts and seek to corroborate the stories reported in the Bible ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99!
22 view cover	Patrick (2004) more movies like this directed by Pamela Mason Wagner Explore the life of one of the most beloved but misunderstood icons in religious history as narrator Liam Neeson is joined by an assortment of scholars and authors in detailing the legacy of Ireland's St. Patrick. Frequently, but incorrectly, described as and Irishman who drove the snakes out of Ireland, St. Patrick was in fact an Englishman and ... see all copies from $8.21! new only from $8.21!
23 view cover	People's Century: People Power - The End of Soviet-Style Communism more movies like this directed by Angus MacQueen Part of the People's Century series, People Power charts the demise of the Soviet Union. Combining archival footage and new interviews, the film details the formation of Lech Walesa's solidarity movement in Poland, as well as the collapse of the Berlin Wall. This is a fine, informative film for those with an interest in the subject matter, as well ... see all copies from $13.95!
24 view cover	NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II - China Bridge (2000) more movies like this directed by Michael Barnes Over 900 years ago, a technologically advanced society in China was building bridges centuries ahead of its time. Nova Video Library: Secrets of the Lost Empires II - China Bridge invites us to explore this phenomenal culture and the Song Dynasty Rainbow bridges they created. First discovered in Song Dynasty scroll paintings, scholars and ... see all copies from $4.09!
25 view cover	Klassix-13: Brahms - Breaking the Mold (1989) more movies like this The Klassix-13 series explores the life and work of the world's most revered composers. Episodes blend costume dramatizations, music video, and compelling story lines to provide insightful profiles of each artist. The video Klassix-13: Brahms chronicles the colorful career of the German-born composer Johannes Brahms. One of the major composers of ... see all copies from $4.18!

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