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100 YEARS - 20th CENTURY ALMANAC (20 x 50 min or 100 x 10 min)
The most significant events of the 20th Century, from the Wright Brothers first flight to the landing on the moon, from WWI to the end of the Cold War, and from the first automobile to the birth of the Internet. Featuring interviews, photos and first-hand accounts of those who were part of the history.... Shimon Peres, Helmut Kohl, the Pope, Lech Walesa, Otto Habsburg, George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev, and more.
• From Shepard Entertainment
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CLEOPATRA’S ALEXANDRIA: DISCOVERING A LOST EMPIRE (1 hr)
Egyptian and French archeologists use state-of-the-art underwater technology to discover the remains of Cleopatra's palace and the glory of the great ancient city of Alexandria.
• In competition: Jules Verne Film Festival, France & MIPS,
Spain, 1997
• Available in English, French and Spanish
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FALLEN IDOL: THE YURI GAGARIN CONSPIRACY
(90 min.)
During the height of the cold war, an incredible breakthrough occurred and the Soviet Union reported the successful launch, orbit, and reentry of Yuri Gagarin, believed to be the first man in space. But classified documents in the Kremlin reveal he was preceded by Vladimir Ilyushin; an unsung hero and the man at the center of this decades old conspiracy. Narrated by Elliot Gould.
• From Indican Pictures, 2009
HD & 5.1 Available
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EGYPT MANIA: MARVELS OF EGYPTIAN MUSEUM IN CAIRO (2 x 1 hr)
The greatest collection of Egyptian antiquities is, without doubt, that of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Travel back through time and right into the tomb of Tutankhamun, discover the royal treasures of the Pharaoh, the work of the Ushabti servants, the purpose of amulets and gods, and much, much more.
• From Geografico De Agostini, 2006
• Available in English & Italian
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EGYPT: NEW DISCOVERIES, ANCIENT MYSTERIES (7 x 1 hr + 3 hrs DVD extras)
Famous Egyptologist, Zahi Hawass takes us on an incredible intimate journey into exclusive never-before-seen excavation sites in Ancient Egypt. The spectator is live at the center of the discovery as tombs are opened only for our cameras, and the mysteries of Egyptian culture are revealed.
• From Geografico DeAgostini, 2008
• Available in English & Italian
• HI-DEFINITION AVAILABLE
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FASCINATION: THE HISTORY OF THE MERCEDES BENZ (6 x 1 hr)
Progressive technology & exceptional design along with the passion to build the best automobiles in the world define Mercedes-Benz. Take a ride through history and see how the inventions of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz changed the world of engineering and automotive feats. With sensational never-been-seen exclusive footage from the Daimler Chrysler archives, this program is bound to thrill historians and motoring enthusiasts.
• From Filmhaus Wieshaden, 2006
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HISTORY of the SPACE SHUTTLE (7 hrs)
This
5 DVD collection features hours of rare archival film & photos
dating back to the pioneering efforts of the 1960s that
paved the way for Challenger's ascent. History
of the Space Shuttle takes you behind the scenes
of every mission the vessels have undertaken during the
past three decades.
From Hi-Impact
HISTORY/DOCUMENTARY, 2009
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LEGACY OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS (6 x 1/2 hr)
Voyage back in time to the world of six ancient peoples whose contributions to art, culture, and literature had a great effect on civilization. These are the Minoans, the Mycenaeans, Ancient Arabia, the Phoenicians, and the inhabitants of Thera and Troy. Discover their legendary past from the Minotaur and the Labyrinth, to the Trojan War, and to the lost continent of Atlantis.
• From Geografico De Agostini, 2001
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RECLAIMING THE BLADE
Reclaiming the Blade, featuring Viggo Mortensen, Karl Urban and John Rhys-Davies, delivers unique insights into both historical combat and theatrical swordplay. The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten. Featuring interviews from Hollywood fight choreographers and world-renowned historians, Reclaiming the Blade not only sheds light on the ancient legend of the sword, but includes clips showcasing some of the most memorable cinematic sword fights ever filmed.
STARRING: Viggo Mortensen, Karl Urban, Bob Anderson, John Howe, John Rhys-Davies (Narrator)
DIRECTED BY: Daniel McNicoll
HD AVAILABLE
PRODUCED BY: Erica Black
DOCUMENTRY, 78 minutes, 2009
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SECRETS OF ARCHAEOLOGY (27 x 1/2 hr)
Take a virtual reality tour of historyâs most intriguing ancient civilizations. Uncover the secrets of the pyramids as the pharaohs reach for immortality, walk the streets of the Eternal City of Rome, relive a step-by-step reconstruction of Pompeii under the shadow of mighty Vesuvius, experience life in bustling Baghdad and journey to Latin America to the mythical "El Dorado."
• From Geografico De Agostini, 2003
• Available in English, Italian & Spanish
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CONQUEST OF THE SKY: THE HISTORY OF AVIATION (2 x 1 hr)
Witness the remarkable development of flight, with thrilling moments and achievements from yesterdayâs winged gliders to the newest aircraft that continue to push the boundaries of aviation. With rare archive footage and amazing new video, take a journey from de Vinciâs flying machine to the Wright Brothers to the ultimate hypersonic aircraft, the X-43.
• From Maverick Media Works, 2008
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THE SECRETS OF GENGHIS KHAN (2 x 1 hr)
Legend has it that Genghis Khan, the greatest warrior who
ever lived, is buried in a hidden location with his
plundered treasure: gold and silver from the lands
of Islam, the Caliph of Baghdadâs private vaults, and
art and textiles from the great cities of the Middle
Ages. Join a team of explorers across the steppes of
Mongolia on their adventurous quest to unearth one
of the world's greatest mysteries.
• From Kurtis Productions, 2004
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WONDERS OF ARCHEOLOGY (29 x 1/2 hr)
Journey through the great civilizations of the past and recent discoveries. Explore the architectural wonders of the Phoenicians, ancient Aegeans, ancient Greece, Pompeii, and Caesarâs Rome.
• From Istituto Geografico De Agostini, 1996
• Available in Italian, French and Spanish
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WONDER
OF IT ALL (84 min.)
In 1961 President John F. Kennedy started the United States on a path of discovery and exploration that captures the best of mankind's spirit. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Charlie Duke, Edgar Mitchell, Harrison Schmitt and John Young reflect on their lives with rarely seen private family photos, and NASA footage including their childhood, their training, the tragedies, the camaraderie and the extraordinary accomplishment of setting foot on another world!
• From Indican Pictures, 2007
HD & 5.1 Available
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