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Africa: An Introduction
Africa: An Introduction
Far larger than the United States and displaying a wide range of geographic and climatic conditions, Africa is a continent of continuing turmoil,...
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An African Community: The Masai
An African Community: The Masai
The nomadic Masai of the highlands of East Africa lead lives shaped to a great degree by their environment. Grazing lands for their cattle are...
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Age of Absolute Monarchs in Europe
Age of Absolute Monarchs in Europe
After a brief review of absolute rule by ancient kings and emperors, this film sets forth the concept of absolute rule by divine right in the words...
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Age of Discovery: English, French, and Dutch Explorations
Age of Discovery: English, French, and Dutch Explorations
Through artwork, map animation, and scenic photography, this program examines the voyages of Cabot, Verrazano, Cartier, Frobisher, Drake and Hudson. A Coronet release.
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Age of Discovery: Spanish and Portuguese Explorations
Age of Discovery: Spanish and Portuguese Explorations
Artwork and map animation help illustrate the exciting voyages of Prince Henry the Navigator, Díaz, Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Ponce de León,...
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Age of Enlightenment In Europe
Age of Enlightenment In Europe
Applying science to the physical world, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton demonstrated that the universe operates according to natural laws...
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Ancient Mesopotamia (Rev.)
Ancient Mesopotamia (Rev.)
The contributions of the Sumerians, Semites, Babylonians and Assyrians are depicted against authentic locales, including the cities of Babylon, Ur and Nineveh. A Coronet release.
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Anthropology: A Study of People
Anthropology: A Study of People
The Indians of Peru and the evidence of past cultures left by their ancestors are used to illustrate how anthropologists study groups of people and...
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Archaeologists at Work
Archaeologists at Work
In this film, two archaeologists excavate a site. The artifacts they find are clues to the lives of ancient people of the Southwest....
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Asia: An Introduction
Asia: An Introduction
Asia has great diversity in its many cultures and geographic regions. This film examines the lifestyles of each major region in Asia,...
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The Bible: A Literary Heritage
The Bible: A Literary Heritage
Shot on location in Israel, actor Donald Pleasence and a distinguished cast dramatize excerpts from the story of Abraham and Isaac, the “Book of...
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Bismarck: Germany From Blood and Iron
Bismarck: Germany From Blood and Iron
Powerfully acted, with rich production values and authentic settings, this exciting program focuses on the dynamic Otto von Bismarck—by turns...
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