Rome: Rise and Fall of An Empire (4 disc box set)
Relive the fall of one of history’s greatest civilizations. Filled with dramatic re-enactments and action-packed battle scenes, Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire chronicles the dramatic story of one of history’s greatest empires, from its first major battle to its remarkable military feats and through its eventual fall. Told from the point of view [...]
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The Universe- Seven Wonders of the Solar System HD (3 disc)
Presented in 3D, this awe-inspiring documentary combines astronomy and history, presenting humankind’s continual quest to explore the outermost reaches of the universe. Satisfyingly realistic computer reconstructions allow viewers to visit the rings of Saturn, explore the surface of the Sun and travel to the deepest reaches of outer space, in a tour of the solar [...]
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The Universe- Season 1 (6 disc box set)
This documentary miniseries combines astronomy and history as it presents man’s continual quest to explore the outermost reaches of the universe. Satisfyingly realistic computer reconstructions allow viewers to go inside our sun, skirt the event horizon of a black hole, and travel to the deepest reaches of space, all while giving considered attention to the [...]
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Global Catastrophes
Features: Disc 1: Hurricanes Only- one or two hurricanes hit American soil each year but when they do, their repercussions are enormous. This programme examines three of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the U.S. – the “Big One” in Miami in 1926, the Hurricane of 1938 in New England and Hurricane Andrew in Miami [...]
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The History of Christianity
A comprehensive look at the defining moments of Christianity. From the beginning of Christianity to the Crusades, see how the events of Jesus’ life and the lives of his Apostles generated consequences that have rippled through the course of history for over two thousand years. This enthralling collection includes In the Footsteps of the Holy [...]
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Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters
Over 40 of History’s biggest engineering catastrophes. Throughout history some of mankind’s proudest moments have come at the hands of its engineers. But error is inevitable in all human endeavours and when the undertakings are engineering feats of enormous proportions, the smallest mistakes may have devastating consequences. An engineering disaster involving a passenger jet can [...]
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Ancient Discoveries: Uncovering History
Ancient Discoveries changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated and fascinating than we imagine. Countless modern inventions may have been conceived thousands of years ago in such far-away lands as ancient Egypt, Greece, Turkey and the Far East. [...]
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The History of the London Underground
Fascinating and comprehensive documentary charting the London Underground system from its origins through to its status today. The History of the London Underground is the definitive story of ‘the tube’, the world’s first underground railway system, an extraordinary and vast network that serves nearly a billion people each year.From its humble beginnings in 1863 when [...]
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Best of Steam Trains- 6 DVD boxset
A glorious tribute to the golden age of steam trains across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Real Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates! They sail outlaw ships filled with despicable men. They dress in outlandish costumes and speak with flourished words. They carry parrots on their shoulders and send their enemies down wooden planks. But these are the pirates of fiction that have been romanticized in countless books and films. But how much do we really know [...]
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