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Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Carthage
Examine the
spectacular wonders of the ancient city which stood on the northern coast of
Africa, near modern day Tunis. This Lost Treasures program allows us a
unique glimpse of the "new city", including the mighty walled fortress of
Byrsa, which overlooked Carthage's splendid twin harbors.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Ancient Egypt
Think of Ancient Egypt and you think of the great Pyramids at Giza - but
these incredible structures are not the only treasures left to us by a truly
remarkable civilization. This program visits, explores and restores such
wonders as the Temples at Al Karnack and Luxor, the Temple at Abu Simnel and
more.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Ancient Jerusalem
The story of the Holy city, and the dominant building, the Temple, which
once contained the Ark of the Covenant. Lost Treasures visits the sacred
city exploring its famous walls and gates, and the mysterious temple under
which so many secrets maybe buried.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Stonehenge & The
Ancient Britons
This is the fascinating story of the British Isles in prehistory, of the
hunters and farmers who eked out a living from the land, and of Stonehenge,
the megalithic structure which has become a symbol of those dark and
mysterious times. Standing tall on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England,
the ancient stone circle is steeped in myth and legend even today, it
refuses to give up all of it's secrets.
$21.99
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Hadrian's Wall
The construction of Hadrian's Wall began in 122AD, to separate the Romans
from Barbarians and was built under the direct orders of Emperor Hadrian.
Hadrian's wall took over a decade to complete and was built out of stone.
The wall is over 73 miles long and marks the northern border of the Roman
Province of Britain, running between the North Sea and the Irish Sea. This
fascinating program provides a glimpse of military life during the Roman
occupation.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: The Pyramids
Thousands of years have passed since the Egyptian Pharaohs of antiquity
built the spectacular tombs which are known to history as the Great
Pyramids. Yet time has not dimmed their magnificence; even today, visitors
from all over the world are awe-struck by their power, fascinated by their
history, and excited by the air of mystery which surrounds these unique
monuments.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Pompeii
In the year 79 AD, the ancient seaside city of Pompeii was buried beneath a
mountain of volcanic ash and pumice when near by volcano Mount Vesuvius
erupted furiously. More than two thousand of Pompeii's citizens lost their
lives.
For almost 1,700 years, until its rediscovery in 1748, Pompeii lay hidden -
a city and its people suspended in time. Now we can see the streets and
buildings almost as they were on the day Pompeii died - an incredible
snapshot of Roman civilization in its heyday.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Ancient Rome
The Roman Empire gave history one of its most eventful and colorful periods:
its legacy remains for all to see in the incredible civic buildings, temples
and the ancient city. Places such as the Forum, the Coliseum and the
Pantheon hang heavy with the atmosphere of distant glories, providing
fascinating echoes of a truly remarkable people.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Mayans & Aztecs
The Mayan civilization enjoyed a glorious period from 325 AD to 925 AD.
Skilled potters, weavers and farmers, the magnificent temples at Chichen
Itza and Copan are among the legacies of peace-loving people. The Aztecs of
Mexico are remembered for their architecture, sculpture, art, and for their
religious rituals which included large scale human sacrifice.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: Ancient Greece
Lost Treasures takes the viewer on an incredible journey to witness the
breathtaking beauty of the Acropolis and The Parthenon - now and as they
once were - and the majesty of the remains at Delphi, including the inspiring
temple of Zeus.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: The Romans In
North Africa
Within easy reach of Rome, the rich and fertile territories of Northern
Africa would inevitably become part of the huge Roman Empire. This program
features the major Roman dwellings in the North African region, with
exciting footage of Carthage, this unique underground city of Bulla Regia
and the recently discovered Chimtou.
$21.99
Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World: The Seven Wonders
Of The Ancient World
This program presents the stories of the works of architecture regarded by
the Greeks and Romans as the most extraordinary structures of antiquity: the
Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Statute Of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Pharos of Alexandria and the Pyramids of
Egypt and more.
$21.95
Lost Treasures Vol. 3: Ancient China
The Great Wall of China remains the most soaring architectural achievement
of the Chinese people - but it's not the only one, as this program reveals.
Highlights include dazzling graphic re-creations of a Chinese village from
seven thousand years ago, the terracotta army of the First Chinese Emperor
and Beijing's Forbidden City.
$21.95
Lost Treasures Vol. 3: Ancient India
The story of India is one of fabulous dynasties and kings, timeless belief
systems and golden ages of culture. This fascinating program journeys
through the centuries to demonstrate how glories such as the Taj Mahal
reflect the character of a unique people. Authoritative and entertaining,
this program features a stunning graphic re-creation of an Indus Valley City
of the Second Millennium BC.
$21.95
Lost Treasures Vol. 3: Dark Age England
Chalk hill drawings, strange structures, mysterious buildings. What clues
do these offer as we strive to learn more about a bleak period in the
history of England? Featuring a file animated re-construction of the famous
dyke built by Offa.
$21.95
Lost Treasures Vol. 3: Empires In The Americas
This fascinating program highlights the amazing parallels between the two
great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas. With magnificent
animated re-creations of lost cities such as Tenochtitlán and Machu Picchu,
these are stories of two wealthy, sun-worshipping civilizations.
$21.95
Lost Treasures Vol. 3: Samurai Japan
Japan's great monuments, pagodas and temples are the physical evidence of
people steeped in the ways of Buddhism - a stark and fascinating contrast
with the famous Samurai warriors and their noble Code of Bushido. Featuring
terrific graphic re-creations and animation.
$21.95
Lost Treasures Vol. 3: The Celts
Long-buried treasures and newly discovered monuments are shedding new light
on Celtic society. Classical writers condemned what they saw as the
barbarian society - a lifestyle built around rituals, bloody sacrifices and
savage fighting. This program reveals, there was a rich sophisticated
element to Celtic culture.
$21.95
Macedonia: The Land Of A God
This in-depth look into the cultural history of Macedonia feature all of the
museums and excavations in the cities of the ancient Kingdom and focuses on
the reign of Phillip II and Alexander The Great. This definitive series on
Macedonia has been praised for both its authenticity and scholarly content.
$21.95
Medieval Warfare: Agincourt
On October 25th, 1415, as the pale dawn of an early autumn day broke over
Agincourt, a mighty French Army numbering 30,000 men surveyed the small
English force who stood before them ready to battle. The French expected a
comprehensive victory, but as a day of great savagery unfolded it was the
English led by their charismatic King, Henry V, who would utterly destroy
their enemy. Agincourt: King Henry's Triumph features a superb and accurate
reconstruction of the great battle, plus dramatized eyewitness accounts
taken from contemporary records.
$21.95
Medieval Warfare: The Crusades
For nearly two centuries, generations of knights from England and western
Europe marched to do battle with the Saracen hordes who occupied the Holy
Land. Bitter and bloody, these great battles are known to history as the
Crusades. Perhaps most famous of all was Richard the Lionheart's struggle
with the Emperor Saladin on the burning sands of Palestine in 1190. The
Crusades: The Holy Wars features reconstruction footage and spectacular
computer effects to tell the dramatic story of the great conflict between
Christianity and Islam.
$21.95
Medieval Warfare: Wars Of The Roses
Fifteenth century England saw the turmoil of a bloody struggle for power
between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The Wars of The Roses
would culminate in a ferocious encounter on Bosworth Field in 1485 - a
battle which saw the death of King Richard III. With Henry VII's victory,
the Tudor Dynasty was born. This program features spectacular battle
reconstruction plus superb computer effects and dramatized re-enactments.
The program also combines computer mapping techniques and period imagery to
tell the story of the mighty clashes between the White Rose and the Red
Rose.
$21.95
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Great Kings Of England: King Alfred The Great
In an age and country devastated by Viking invasions, Alfred inflicted a
major defeat upon the Norseman at Edington in 878 and set about conquering
the Danelaw territory to secure the unity of England. The great king also
organized his forces into a standing army and built a navy. However, Alfred
was not only a fine warrior and a natural leader; he was also a lawmaker and
a scholar, working to improve the kingdom's laws as well as encouraging the
further education of his people.
$21.95
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Great Kings Of England: King Charles I
No one has ever doubted King Charles' deeply held religious beliefs, his
love for his family or his many qualities as King. But his duplicity and
procrastination contributed greatly to the bloodshed of the English Civil
Wars and to his own eventual downfall.
'King Charles I' features reconstructions and re-enactments, dramatized
'eye-witness' accounts, superb period imagery and commentary and analyses to
tell the dramatic story of England's most tragic monarch.
$21.95
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Great Kings Of England: King Henry VIII
England has never seen a more colorful monarch than King Henry VIII. His
unyielding power over the thrown was constantly overshadowed by his infamous
matrimonial problems, which had such a profound effect on a deeply religious
country. A man of passionate nature, he also possessed a cruel streak, the
King's six wives will forever adorn the pages of history. From dashing youth
to gout-ridden old age, this is the story of 'Good King Hal.'
$21.95
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Great Kings Of England: Richard The Lionhearted
The reign of Richard Coeur de Lion (Richard The Lionhearted) was one of the
most eventful and colorful in England's long history. The third son of Henry
II, Richard devoted his life to crusading and defending his lands in France
- only five months of his ten year reign were spent in England. An
outstanding and courageous soldier, he was arrested and imprisoned in
Germany in 1193: his brother John tried to seize the crown, and the enduring
legend of Robin Hood was born.
$21.95
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Great Kings Of England: William The Conqueror
This program paints a unique portrait of a remarkable man who was at once a
great warrior and a ruthless politician and statesman. The architect of the
Doomsday book, builder of Westminster Abbey and countless other beautiful
churches, William the Conqueror's twenty-year reign truly shaped the future
of England.
This fascinating DVD tells the story of the great warrior Queen. It features
superb atmospheric reconstructions of Celtic life, plus dramatic battle
reconstructions and expert commentary and analyses. With Andrea Mason (from
TV's "The Bill") as Queen Boudicca.
This is the remarkable and often moving story of Britain's longest reigning
monarch - a woman who gave her name to an entire era. History remembers the
Queen's blissfully happy marriage to Prince Albert and her withdrawal from
public life after his untimely death: the entire Victorian period saw
massive social and economic changes in British society. And, of course, the
Queen's red-coated armies marched to win her an Empire.
Featuring re-creations and dramatized reconstructions, this informative and
entertaining program provides a unique portrait of a fascinating woman and a
memorable time in British history. It also includes superb period imagery
and photographs plus expert commentary and historical analyses.
$21.95
Kings And Queens of England Vol. 1
Using period images, contemporary eyewitness accounts and superb character
re-enactments, this DVD breathes new life into the magnificent story of the
English Crown, from the dark days of Anglo-Saxon times to the glorious reign
of Elizabeth I.
$21.95
Kings And Queens of England Vol. 2
Using extensive period imagery, and featuring reconstructions and authentic
contemporary accounts combined with dramatized commentary by such figures as
William Thackery, this DVD is an absorbing journey through England's
monarchy.
$21.95
Living In The Past: Life In Anglo-Saxon Times
Filmed at Houlgate Village near York, "Life in Anglo-Saxon Times" provides
young people with the ideal introduction to known aspects of life duting the
Dark Ages. Simply presented, but with authority.
$21.95
Living In The Past: Life In Medieval Times
Life in Medieval Times provides young people with the perfect introduction
to everyday life in the medieval period of British history. Features: A
reconstructed working medieval village, Authentic recreations to illustrate
all aspects of life all that time and more.
$21.95
Living In The Past: Life In Victorian Times
Incorporating rare footage from the end of Queen Victoria's reign, this film
presents an uncomplicated picture of the era for younger audiences, focusing
on aspects of everyday life. Features: Dramatized readings and contemporary
accounts and many period photographs, engravings, paintings and drawings.
$21.95
The Story Of Civilization: The Celtic World
The world of the ancient Celts is surrounded by more mysteries than almost
any other. This program visits ancient Britian to find a world dominated by
death and religion, druids and priests. It also explores the complex Celtic
tribal structure and explains the fascinating facts behind a great warrior
civilization.
$21.95
The Story Of Civilization: The Eastern Empires
The early empires of the east are perhaps the most fascinating of all
ancient civilizations, especially the society and culture of Japan. This
episode explores the truth behind these ancient people, looking particularly
at the cult of the samurai and the empire's martial arts.
$21.95
The Story Of Civilization: The First Empires
This fascinating episode journeys to the first great empires of Greece and
Egypt to provide a superb overview of everyday life as it was more than
3,000 years ago. The program explores the society and culture of both
empires, looks at the myths and legends that surrounds them, and visits the
ancient sites that provide us with so much of our knowledge today.
$21.95
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The Story Of Civilization: The Viking Age
There was a time when the sight of a Viking long ship on the horizon struck
terror into the hearts of enemies everywhere. This program explains why the
Viking reputation for pillage and plunder was so well-earned. It also
highlights some of the lesser-known aspects of Viking life, including their
remarkable religions, arts and crafts.
$21.95
The Story of Civilization: The Romans And Barbarians
The mighty legions of Rome marched all over Europe to chase glory and
conquer lands for their Emperor. This is the story of the Roman invasion of
Britain, the weapons and tactics that made the legions so feared and the
culture that has endured to the present day.
$21.95
DVD Box Sets
The Story of Civilization Box Set
This powerful DVD collection brings the past to vivid new life as it tells
the story of the great ancient civilizations. Informative and entertaining,
these programs feature new footage from all around the world. Re-creations
and reconstructions combine with expert commentary and analyses to provide
new insights into these ancient peoples.
This series includes:
The First Empires, The Romans and Barbarians, The Eastern
Empires, The Americas, The Celtic World and The Viking
Age. There are 6 DVDs in this set!!!
$109.99
Medieval Warfare Box Set
This informative and entertaining military history series features an
in-depth look at three key events in the history of medieval warfare.
Featuring large scale medieval battle reconstructions, hundreds of
contemporary images and paintings, informative graphics and maps, weapons,
strategies and tactics. With full commentary and analyses by Dr. David
Chandler, the world's leading military authority, and editor of the Oxford
History of the British Army. This set includes 3 DVDs!!!
$59.99
Lost Treasures Vol. 1 Box Set
Stroll down a busy street in Pompeii... watch Gladiators fight in the
Coliseum... see Hadrian's Wall unravel over rolling hills or visit the
Great Pyramid when it was new.
For the first time in three thousand years we can witness again how the
wonders of the ancient world might have looked in their heyday.
Using detailed reconstructions, stylish new photography, and the very latest
3D computer animation techniques, Lost Treasures of the Ancient World brings
the monuments of civilizations of the past back to life. There are 6 DVDs in
this box set!!!
$109.99
Lost Treasures Vol. 2 Box Set
This handsome collector's boxed set contains six entertaining programs about
the ancient world. Featuring ground-breaking computer graphics and
animation, you can see how the historical sites looked in their heyday, and
compare how they are now with spectacular new footage from Europe and North
Africa. This product contains 6 DVDs!!!
$109.99
Lost Treasures Vol. 3 Box Set
The unique Lost Treasures series enables the ancient wonders of the world to
be seen as never before... magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D
graphics and presented in a superb animated format. with spectacular new
footage that provides a fascinating link between the past and the present
day. This set contains 6 DVDs!!!
$109.99
Living In The Past Box Set
These fascinating programs provide an atmospheric and realistic taste of
life in past times, and show how everyday people endured and enjoyed their
often difficult lives. Features: Authentic reconstructions of everyday life,
period engravings, paintings and drawings and more. This set includes 3
DVDs!!!
$59.99
Great Kings Of England Box Set
Their extraordinary stories are part of the fabric of a nation: they were
men of royal blood whose deeds shaped the past and built the foundation of
England as it is today. Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Richard the
Lionhearted, King Henry VIII and King Charles I. Featuring accurately
dramatized reconstructions, superb period imagery plus commentary and
analyses by a team of leading authorities, this unique box set is your
ticket for a voyage through the pages of English history. This product
contains 5 DVDs!!!
$99.99
Great Queens Of England Box Set
These informative and entertaining programs tell the stories of the great
warrior queen, Boudicca of the Iceni and Queen Victoria. Two very different
women, but each becoming an icon in her own lifetime. This product contains
2 DVDs!!!
$39.99
Great Generals Box Set
This unique box set tells the incredible stories of three of the greatest
generals of the ancient world; their military genius, bloody battles and
relentless ambition. Titles in the set are: Julius Caesar, Hannibal and
Alexander The Great. This set contains 3 DVDs!!!
