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Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of American history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin,...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
What limits are there, if any, on presidential power? How is that power kept in check? In the twelve timely lectures, Paul Rosenzweig of The George Washington University School of Law guides viewers through the ins and outs of presidential investigations, using past scandals and controversies as a lens through which to make sense of current (and future) ones.
In the centuries since the founding of the republic, there have been notable challenges...
Publisher
Pbs
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
It tells the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst whose painstaking work decoding thousands of messages for the U.S. government would send infamous gangsters to prison and bring down a massive, near-invisible Nazi spy ring in WWII. A suburban wife and mother who led a secret double life, her remarkable contributions to the science of cryptology would only come to light decades after her death when classified...
Publisher
History
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of Titan rises: Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries, from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Too often, historical narratives overlook the contributions of women. Museums, documentaries, historical sites, and even textbooks omit essential parts of the whole because they leave out her story. Join Allison K. Lange, historian and professor, as she guides you through the fascinating lives of twelve early Americans and shares their stories, which are crucial to a better understanding of American history. With a deft talent for bringing history...
Publisher
Video Service Corp
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
A documentary chronicling the struggle for women's rights in Post-Taliban Afghanistan. Award-winning journalist and UNICEF representative Sally Armstrong witnesses heroic women fighting for the cause, and the powerful forces that threaten their freedom.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
America’s Long Struggle Against Slavery is a chance to survey the history of the American anti-slavery movement, from the dawn of the transatlantic slave trade during the late 15th century to the end of Reconstruction in 1877 and beyond. Taught by Professor Richard Bell of the University of Maryland, these 30 eye-opening lectures give an up-close view of a venal institution and the people who fought against it, and who often paid for their...
10) Into the West
Publisher
Universal Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Explore one of the most powerful and defining chapters in American history. This powerful epic adventure unfolds as told through the struggles, triumphs, and heartaches of two families as they journey in search of the American dream.
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
"Be an eyewitness to the conflict that divided our nation and changed the very fabric of society. This collection of harrowing and compelling footage traces the evolution of this conflict from a regional military engagement to an ever-expanding war that ultimately spanned three U.S. Presidents. From strategic political move to the immediacy of jungle warfare and the weapons with which the war was waged, Vietnam: America's Conflict captures the sweep...
Series
Publisher
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pub. Date
�2005
Language
English
Description
The mountain of the Lord recounts the forty-year history of the building of the Salt Lake Temple. It begins on the evening before the temple's dedication as President Wilford Woodruff graciously answers the questions of a young reporter from New York. The reporter's cynicism gradually gives way to admiration for the Saints as he learns of their great devotion and sacrifice in building a holy temple.
16) The jack bull
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
A feud becomes a war between a proud rancher and a wealthy, influential landowner in the Old West.
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into a well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to feudal Japan. There, she meets Inu Yasha, a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fleged demon. 27 episode.
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Fullscreen ed.
Language
English
Description
England has never seen a more colorful monarch than King Henry VIII. His unyielding power over the throne was constantly overshadowed by his infamous matrimonial problems, which had such a profound effect on a deeply religious country.
19) Hillbilly
Publisher
Sally Rubin and Ashley York
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Filmed in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, the movie uncovers an unexpected set of artists, poets, activists, queer musicians, 'Affrilachian' poets, and intersectional feminists, all unexpected voices emerging form this historically misunderstood region.
"hillbilly" is a documentary film that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The re-telling of the valiant story of King Alfred the Great and his desire to unite many separate kingdoms into what would become England. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people reclaimed their land from the invading Vikings and built a place they call home.
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